Occasionally the Register runs a graphic called “The Powers that Be,” which lists local, state and national officeholders and how to contact them. Unless you’re a multi-millionaire, don’t bother. OK, a slight exaggeration. But as…

PETROLIA — Thrive Allen County’s ongoing series of community conversations continues tonight in Petrolia. The 7 o’clock meeting will commence at the home of Harley and Sheila Schlotterbeck, 11 Monroe St. Petrolia residents are invited…

Several years have passed since Iola has had a local grocery store to call its own — a loss that has not gone unnoticed by local woman Mary Ross.  Ross has begun petitioning for reinstatement…

As a member of the Kansas House, Caryn Tyson applauded the recent Legislature’s massive tax cut plan and said, “We passed tax relief for all Kansans. We’ll all enjoy it.” Tyson, R-Parker, is running for…

Saturday morning the effects of the shortened election filing period could be seen as candidates for local, state and national races came to speak in Iola at Farm Bureau’s candidate forum. People who might not…

Having declared their races only earlier in the week, candidates Saturday should be forgiven for their hastily prepared remarks at the morning forum sponsored by Allen County Farm Bureau. In his race for State Representative,…

James John Harper, 71, Iola, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Allen County Hospital. James was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Charles Allen and Bertha Marie (Aubele) Harper. He…

Hildagard “Hilda” W.M. Hesterberg, 100, Humboldt, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Humboldt Chapel. Burial will follow…

William Robert “Bill” Michael, 81, Colony, died Thursday, June 14, 2012. Bill was born Oct. 24, 1930, at Westphalia, the son of William Lester and Marion Angeline (Art) Michael. He grew up in Westphalia and…

Harold Dwight and Averil Jean (Hawes) Henry were married June 8, 1952, at the Bethel Church of Christ near Whitewater High School. Dwight graduated from Newton High School; Averil from Whitewater High. Dwight served in…