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- Preparations Begin For 2010 Census
The 2010 U.S. Census is still more than a year away, but Osawatomie city officials are recognizing the importance of a complete census count and are encouraging Osawatomie citizens to do their part to ensure ...
- Death notices Jan. 7
A A A Georgia Mae Ball, 93, Princeton, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa.
- Crews battle towering mulch blaze
About 20 Paola volunteer firefighters, and several more volunteers from other departments, were met with a blazing fireball of mulch Saturday night when they responded to a call southwest of Paola.
- News married 50 years
Ken and Marilyn New of Paola will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Paola Country Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan.
- Year in review, #2: Corrections
The closing of the Osawatomie Correctional Facility had been rumored for a number of years, but in the midst of one of the worst state budget crises ever and despite a proactive response from Osawatomie and ...
- New Year's 1860 Was A Black Tie Extravaganza
Osawatomie, Miami and Linn County citizens gathered at the Osage Valley House Hotel, which stood at the southeast corner of Sixth and Main streets in Osawatomie, to celebrate the New Year at the a oeGrand New ...
- Giving the gift of life for the new year
Free Oreos, Rold Gold pretzels, Nutter Butter sandwich cookies and a variety of soft drinks, juice or water may sound like yummy snacks at the Liona s Club blood drive held at Paolaa s First Presbyterian Church ...
- Santa makes early deliveries to 'angels'
Before Santa arrived from up north to help with Operation Angel Tree on Saturday morning, Miami County Sheriffa s Office vehicles and pickup trucks were loaded down with presents safely tucked away in oversized ...
- Richard William Stull
Richard William Stull, 56, rural Miami County, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.
- Swim team garners six golds
The Osawatomie/Paola swim team swam to gold in six events in its first home meet of the season Thursday at the Miami County Family YMCA in Osawatomie.
- High school choir sings holiday classics
Both Osawatomie High School band students and choral groups entertained family and friends in the annual holiday concert in the high school auditorium Monday night.
- Osawatomie girls fall to Paola
The Paola girlsa basketball jumped out to a 20-2 lead after the first quarter and went on to record a 56-26 home victory against Osawatomie on Tuesday.
- Eco Devo committee weighs development options
The Osawatomie Economic Development Committee met Dec. 10 to discuss issues related to the closing of the Osawatomie Correctional Facility and the closing of a portion of the back road connecting John Brown ...
- Music a big hit at vespers
With candles lit and the round overhead vintage wagon-wheel chandeliers adding a warming glow, Osawatomiea s band, church choirs and high school vocal ensembles came together for the third annual Old Stone ...
- Gibson, Egner
Renee Nichole Gibson and Brandon Joseph Egner were united in marriage Nov. 8 at the Grand Loft in Osawatomie.
- Carefully Guard Holiday Cash
As Christmas approaches and we all see how far our personal budgets will stretch, it is important to remember while we're busy baking the stuffing and sage, fakes and scammers are working overtime trying to ...
- Morgans celebrate 60th
Dan and Rena Morgan of Paola will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Dec.
- Wide sweep into Kansas
During the Civil War, one of the constant consistent concerns in Kansas was a major Confederate invasion of the Jayhawk State from Missouri or the Indian Territory.
- Snapshots Of The Season
Santa Claus and Christmas music highlighted Osawatomiea s holiday events over the weekend as businesses downtown were treated to carolers, the Band of Oz played Christmas classics in the history museum, and ...
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City DescriptionOsawatomie is a city in Miami County, Kansas, United States, 61 miles (98 km) southwest of Kansas City. The population was 4,645 at the 2000 census. It derives its name from two streams near by, the Osage and Potawatomie. It is the only town of its name in the United States, and possibly the only Osawatomie in the world. In 1900, 4,101 people lived in Osawatomie; in 1910, 4,046. Osawatomie was chartered in 1883 and in 1890 became a second-class city. The commission form of government was adopted in 1914.
Osawatomie was one of the free-State settlements made by the Emigrant Aid Society in 1855. On August 30, 1856, abolitionist John Brown lead the defense against a pro-slavery invasion of the town. After he and his followers were dispersed, the town was almost completely demolished by the proslavery men.
In 1859, the first convention of the Kansas Republican Party was held in Osawatomie. Republican Party founder and New York Times editor Horace Greeley was among those in attendance.
Osawatomie is the site of the oldest state psychiatric hospital in Kansas, first established as the "Kansas Insane Asylum" in 1866. It was renamed "Osawatomie State Hospital" in 1901. At opening, it had ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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