For whites, it’s easy to write off the significance of today’s 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington.That’s because in our lifetimes, we have never been denied the right to vote.For whites, the…

Local football at all three levels — youth league, middle school and high school — will be put on display in one gathering Thursday evening.Scrimmages featuring players from the Allen County Youth Tackle Football League,…

Allen County crews are removing the “Hegwald Bridge” west of Humboldt. The $694,933.50 project to replace the bridge will most likely take place at the end of 2013 or the beginning of 2014, said Bill…

The next five to six weeks will see a “whirlwind of activity” at the new Allen County Regional Hospital, said Tim Moore, project engineer with Murray Company.On the inside, finishing touches are being applied to…

Colony will be packed full of people, activities and fun Saturday at its 106 Annual Colony Days celebration. The Colony Day committee has put forth countless hours of planning to ensure a steady stream of…

Just over two months ago, the Iola Kiwanis, along with Mothers of Miracles, were awarded $25,000 to aid in the construction of a special needs access playground. Though the project has blossomed into more than…

Jimmie Lee Stroud, 64, Moran, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at his home.He was born Dec. 30, 1948, in Gross, the son of Joe and Lovena (Nicholles) Stroud. He graduated from Girard High…

As a show of due diligence, Iola City Council members put EMS merger negotiations with the county front and center Monday night.“The county wants us to give them some hardcore feedback on this,” Mayor Joel…

Elementary school teachers Audrey Gardner and Scott Riebel gave a demonstration of a new online math program to USD 257 Board of Education members Monday night.Called Triumph Online, the program gives students immediate feedback as…

FORT SCOTT — Chyanne Vaughn’s 2-1 record highlighted a busy day on the courts for Iola High’s junior varsity tennis team Monday.Vaughn defeated Emilee Curlee of Pittsburg, 6-4, and Kristian Engle of Fort Scott, 6-3,…