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🌱 How Paola’s Panthers powered past Louisburg and what comes next.

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Paola's Panthers powered past Louisburg and what comes next.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Voices of the Past of Miami County Kansas and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Recap: Louisburg Gets Some Payback Against Paola (maxpreps.com) — Paola High's volleyball team continued its strong season Tuesday, beating Louisburg 3–1 at home and improving to 17–4 after winning 16 of its last 18 home matches. The Panthers now head on the road to face Trinity Academy Saturday morning, while Louisburg travels to Pleasant Hill Thursday evening.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Sabbath School →
    406 4th St, Osawatomie
    9:30 am
  • Worship Servoice →
    406 4th St, Osawatomie
    11:00 am
  • OHS/OMS XC @ Central Heights
    Osawatomie High, 3521 Ellis Rd, Richmond
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ladies Bible study starting Oct 5, Mondays at 10:30.
    You're invited to an exciting study on the teachings of Jesus. Text me for more information at 913-226-7060 and I'll give you a call back. Discover… (Nextdoor Hillsdale)
  • Our website is back online and functioning normally.
    Customers can now access online content and services as usual. Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue, and we apologize… (Nextdoor )
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Paola. Apply here.
  • Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Paola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Osawatomie

  • Butler woman and Kansas man face multiple charges following chase in Bates County (kmzu.com)

Spring Hill

  • Kerwin Spencer, Larry Gerwick named honorees of the Kansas Babe Ruth Leagues, Inc. Hall of Fame (sumnernewscow.com)
  • 'No Kings' rallies scheduled for October in Kansas City area. Here's when & where (kansascity.com)
  • September 29, 2026 Issue, Page 2 of 11 (chanute.com)

Gardner

  • Production crews arrive in Kansas City suburb for Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' (ozarksfirst.com)
  • Jim McMullen wants to put 'knowledge first' as he seeks JoCo seat on Kansas State Board of Education (johnsoncountypost.com)

Ok Paola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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