John Quincy Adams’s vision served the nation in its founding and remains a guiding light as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. This wisdom, and its lasting legacy, is a reminder that ...

Marion resident Kevin W. Geren, 64, was arrested April 28 on suspicion of theft stemming from a March incident involving used tires. Geren was taken into custody by a sheriff’s deputy on a Marion ...

The board of education of the Centre school district abruptly fired day care director Janine Foth for undisclosed reasons last week. The board called a special meeting with two closed-door sessions – ...

By JUDD WEIL. Staff writer. A 4-year-old boy was taken Friday night to a Wichita pediatric trauma center after a stick became lodged in his chest while h ...

Visitation for James “Jim” Delk, 79, who died Saturday at Salem Home in Hillsboro, will be 5 to 7 tonight at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, Edna. At his request, ...

At an undisclosed address in Peabody, authorities recovered 10 ounces of methamphetamine, enough for more than 700 doses, along with scales and other paraphernalia. More than 20 firearms, including ...

“In Memoriam” listings are expanded paid obituaries, phrased largely as the family requests, and may include enhanced information or photographs that might not fit within free death notices.

Marion’s joint swim team captured third place out of 21 competing school Saturday as Maize. Marion’s relay team consisted of Talia Jost, Scarlet Koehn, Gacelyn Just, and Lauryn Vogt. Together, they ...

Marion County’s noxious weed, household hazardous waste, and transfer station department is operating short-staffed and dealing with equipment problems, director Josh Housman told county commissioners ...

Census figures reveal major changes in the last 60 years, and it is not just less population. In 1960, the census had for Marion County a population of 15,143 with 6,890 living in towns and 8,253 ...

Commencement season begins this weekend with Marion’s graduation and Peabody-Burns’ at 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual rite of passage will continue next weekend at 4 p.m. May 16 at Goessel, and Hillsboro ...