Staples-Motley youth runners take off in the elementary school race.

The family of Duane Payne will host a visitation in Staples on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 10-12 a.m., at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples.
Duane Payne, a family man living in Motley, died in 1944 during World War II after a battle in Germany. His remains were recently identified and he is...
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Singer/songwriter Andrew Capistrant will be performing Saturday, Aug. 22, from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Landmark Inn in Staples. The concert is free and open to all ages.
Expect to hear a number of Capistrant’s original tunes, which the Staples native describes as ‘...
National Night Out at the Staples Airport on Aug. 4 created a lot of fire department fans when children were able to look at the big trucks and were given plastic fire helmets. Above, the new Motley Fire Department tanker truck that was recently shipped up from Arizona drew a lot of attention. It...
Two different art opportunities have been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23, as part of the Railroad Days celebration.
A barn quilt class is being held at the Landmark Inn at noon and the Tiny School of Art & Design will be at the Music in the Park concert, featuring the Red Letter Band.
The barn...




