Down Through The Years By Shirley Erickson 100 Years Ago The campfire and ball given by the Grand Army Post at Convention Hall Thursday night was well attended and was a very successful affair all the way through. Primarily it was given by the old soldiers to raise a fund for memorial day. They have [...]
By Kevin Gray How would you answer the following questions sent by the Kansas Association of School Boards to all the public school districts in Kansas? What do Kansas public schools currently offer that promotes intellectual, educational, vocational and scientific improvement? My answer: How about a wide ranging set of classes and programs taught by [...]
By Jeremy Gulley Two events on Friday reminded me that being unnoticed is often the best choice. I know that we like to be noticed, stand out, be important and have people listen to us, but in a lot of cases, I think it would be better if we just shut up and stayed to [...]
Osawatomie’s railroad history is a vital part of the town’s history and heritage. Osawatomie’s railroad history began in 1856, when the first attempt to bring the railroad to Osawatomie began. The “History of Jackson County”, written in 1883, stated “July 26, 1856 at Osawatomie a company was formed to procure the construction of a road [...]
By Beth Gulley Every person needs an advocate–someone who believes in us even more than we believe in ourselves. Ideally, parents fill this role, but I believe we need several people who feel that way about us. I began reflection on this when my pastor shared his theory that people allow themselves to continue in [...]
By Jeff Gulley After a disappointing double-header loss to Central Heights last week, the Osawatomie softball team got a big win Monday night over Iola. Playing at Prairie View High School, the Trojans overcame a slow start to beat the Fillies 7-5, scoring two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to seal the [...]
By Jeff Gulley Brandon Oakes won three individual gold medals to lead the Trojan track team to a fourth-place finish at the Eureka track meet Thursday. Oakes took first place in the 100 meters with a time of 11.1, the 200 meters at 23.1 and the 300 meter hurdles at 42.9. The other gold from [...]
By Jeff Gulley Its been pretty smooth sailing for the Osawatomie baseball team early in the season. After two blow-out wins over Anderson County, the Trojans topped Central Heights on the road 20-2 and 11-1 on April 6. Brant Johnson got the win on game one with help from an explosive Trojan offense. Osawatomie scored [...]
An 18-year old Osawatomie man was killed Friday night after being struck by a train. Osawatomie police officers, fire department officials and Miami County EMT responded to a call just after 8 p.m. in the area of Seventh Street and Brown Avenue Friday. According to a press released from the Osawatomie police department, on arrival [...]
