In small town America, we try to “buy local” even if it means paying slightly more. We do so out of loyalty — and convenience — because it keeps our merchants in business.President Donald Trump’s…

HAYS — Luke Wicoff and Kinsey Jelinek of Iola bowed out of the Sunflower Spelling Bee Saturday. Wicoff and Jelinek represented Allen County in the state bee.Jelinek, a third-grader, misspelled “bagel.” Wicoff, a seventh-grader, tripped…

The inaugural Iola High School FFA chapter mattress sale was a rousing success Sunday, with scores of shoppers paying a visit to the Iola High School gymnasium. At top, the gym floor became a rather…

March is National Sleep Month. The Allen County Regional Hospital, Thrive Allen County and Westco Home Furnishings partnered to bring area residents to sleep in front of the window in the lobby of the Thrive…

(This is the first of a four-part series on sleep. See Tuesday’s edition to learn more about sleep disorders.) Noah Johnson, a senior at Humboldt High School, often falls asleep with cell phone in hand…

The Southern Coffey County boys are headed to Hays. After defeating St. Paul 56-41 in the 1A-DI Sub-State championship Saturday evening, the 19-4 Titans are state-bound. SCC led early but trailed St. Paul headed into…

The Iola Wrestling Club hosted an open tournament on Saturday for novice wrestlers ages 14 and under. Thirty-seven teams and more than 350 wrestlers from across the state competed in the tournament. Iola had 37…

Much has occurred during my 53-plus years at the Register.That came to roost the past couple of weeks while I was doing archival research in preparation for a presentation Thursday evening for the Allen County…

This Thursday, March 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North Community Building, Kansas Appleseed is hosting a panel discussion on food insecurity in Allen County.We see people who live with food insecurity everyday.…

Bob Johnson has had a front-row seat to Allen County history for more than half a century. On rare occasions, the long-time Register scribe found himself a part of the stories he covered. He recalled…