Stories from Saturday, November 29, 2014

Lora Lou Herman passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at 12:35 a.m. at nearly 87 years of age. Graveside services will be Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel in Mound City. ...

A devastating stroke this summer has not stopped DandeLyon Vredenburg from living her life. Vredenburg, who has operated a commercial quarter horse business on Jayhawk Road the last four years, is still recovering from a major stroke she had in July that left the entire right side of her body paralyzed. She was in a wheelchair for an extended time this summer...

This marks the 35th year for the Homes for the Holidays tour, sponsored by the Historic Preservation Association (HPA) of Bourbon County, Inc. Organizers say they have a good selection of homes this year. The Moonlight and Mistletoe home owners will host with beverages and a light buffet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at 102 S. National Ave...