With deep sorrow, survivors mourn the passing of Margie F. Stegeman, their beloved matriarch. She was born June 8, 1927, in a farmhouse near Durham and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on ...

A weekend train derailment is being investigated north of Lost Springs, a Union Pacific Railroad spokesman said Tuesday. According to the railroad, four hopper cars derailed about 5 a.m. Saturday. Two ...

Opportunities beyond high school have expanded rapidly. O’Hare estimates that nearly 150 colleges and universities now offer women’s wrestling at the junior college, NAIA, and NCAA levels, with ...

While Hillsboro announced at last week’s council meeting, that it would not increase utility rates, Marion probably will, Wells said, because the city contends it is losing money 0n providing electric ...

Hillsboro and Marion hand trash pickups themselves. Nisly and Hillsboro use trash trucks with an arm to pick up trash containers. “These are standard dumpsters,” Nisly representative Merrill Yoder ...

Transitions can include movement-based activities, such as tip-toeing, slow-motion walking, or short yoga breaks before naptime. Cope emphasizes the importance of letting children contribute to ...

For homeowners in older Marion County houses, Koslowsky said, better insulation, sealed ductwork and slightly lower thermostat settings can reduce energy bills. For families juggling debt, he ...

On a 4-1 vote, county commissioners selected Dave Crofoot to be their chairman for 2026. Commissioner Clarke Dirks also sought the position, but a vote to name him failed 2-2 with only Dirks and ...

Boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams from Marion and Hillsboro competed Friday and Saturday at Herington. On the girls’ side Friday, Hillsboro placed sixth out of 12 teams, and Marion placed ninth.

Centre evened its season record at .500 Friday by more than doubling up the score on Wakefield. But both Marion and Peabody-Burns extended losing streaks, Peabody-Burns by a very lopsided score.

Dogs allowed to compete at Westminster are judged on their eyes, teeth, hips, and elbows. “We show them to breed them,” she said. “They are being judged against tough standards.” Her love for dogs, ...

Barnes, a community member who was trying to be a peacemaker during the meeting, will now end up facing battery charges for the after-meeting incident. “I’m speaking to the gentleman from Lawrence ...