The James Thomas Invitational, held Friday in Hillsboro, proved to be one of the most competitive meets of the season, and the Council Grove Braves track and field team rose to the challenge with mult…

This is part 1 of a five-part series based on a Kansas Court of Appeals ruling involving Council Grove City Lake and describes the “big picture.”

Editor’s note: The following series i…

Just 10 miles southeast of Council Grove sits the small community of Dunlap, a place many area residents have passed through without a second thought. Today, it is home to only a few dozen people. But…

Jacob is a student in Destiny Barnett’s third grade class. His favorite color is orange. Jacob says the best gift he has ever received is a life-size Spider-Man motorcycle. He likes eating chees…

The Morris County Farmers Market will open its 2026 season on Tuesday, May 19, at the corner of South Mission and Main Street in Council Grove, Kansas. The market, which promotes local vendors and the…

The Council Grove Braves continued to reinforce their status as one of the top baseball teams in Class 3A Tuesday, sweeping a pair of hardfought games from the Chapman Irish on the road.

Chapman, long …

A special thank you is extended to Dale Linn, who provided the newspaper clippings from his historical collection.

Newspapers often serve as the oNewspapers often serve as the only remaining record of …

The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselo…

A few local residents gathered to plant a tree near the Guardianb of the Grove Monday in celebration of Arbor Day which was last Wednesday. Pictured left to right: Chris Gant, Adam Asebedo, Mary …