On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Steven Alan Sell passed away at the age of 58. He was born on May 5, 1954, to Helen and Edward Sell in Iola.  After graduating high school first in…

By the time Thursday’s Rotary Club program was well along, I was pleased that I chose to have a grilled chicken salad for lunch.Judy Works is president of the club and had arranged a program…

It must have been with great trepidation that FBI officials posted the video stills Thursday afternoon of the two suspects of the Boston Marathon Bombings. Surely, they would have preferred to handle the hunt without,…

An investigation is under way as the result of a letter faxed to law enforcement and area media, including the Register, signed by Michael W. McGregor, Fort Scott.At the start, McGregor states: “I, Michael Walter…

Two mailboxes near homes five miles northeast of LaHarpe were destroyed early Thursday morning by crude bombs that exploded inside each.Allen County Sheriff Bryan Murphy said that while the explosions were thought to be the…

Hosting a dinner reception for 250 people can be a challenge for anyone. When it’s elementary students preparing dinner for Gov. Sam Brownback, it gets more challenging.USD 257 SAFE BASE students have been preparing for…

It’s one thing to know about poverty and its effects.It’s another thing to do anything about it.Georgia Masterson is ready to turn the talk into action. Masterson has a background of working with families in…

COLONY — The Crest High sports awards ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Crest gymnasium.The ceremony will honor those participating in cheer, dance, volleyball, cross country, football and basketball.The school will serve…

YATES CENTER — Humboldt Middle School announced its results Friday from a track meet held April 12 in Yates Center.The Cubs’ eighth-grade boys finished third with 50 points, behind Waverly’s 163 and Lebo’s 107. In…

Iola Soccer Club’s game at 2 p.m. Sunday against Coffeyville has been moved from the Allen Community College campus to the city’s Davis Street athletic fields.Coaches Brek Ulrich and Jared Larkey are eager to see…