Month: November 2019

Chester William Cook, age 86, of Savonburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He was born on Oct. 9, 1933 on the farm outside of Elsmore,…

Robert W. Martin died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. He was born Feb. 26, 1931. He was preceded in death by brothers, William “Bill” and George Martin. Survivors include nephews, Steve Martin (Kaye) and David Martin…

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Blame the Grinch or Mother Nature, but the annual Christmas in Ice sculpture park won’t open this year in North Pole, Alaska, because of a lack of ice. It’s the first…

Dear Carolyn: I am a 35-year-old single man who is struggling with a life transition. All of my very close friends have gotten married, purchased homes and now have or are starting to have children.  This…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have emphysema. I was prescribed metoprolol, but a book I have on prescription medication said never to take this medicine if you have emphysema. It also said not to stop taking…

Over the span of several days in late May, forecasters warned of historic flooding in and around Iola. The worst of those predictions failed to materialize, but the near miss still packed a punch. Take,…

Allen Community College will sponsor a community meeting next month to gather input as to what area residents would like in a new activity center.  ACC president John Masterson said everyone in the county is…

HUMBOLDT — H & H Grill in Humboldt was filled to the brim with customers Thursday morning for the second installment of Coffee with Commissioners. It was standing room only as about 35 gathered to…

Parker Stapp, front left, holding the ribbon, his wife Shawna Buckwold, holding scissors and friend Melissa Sprague, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Outsiders Bar and Grill on Thursday morning. The event was hosted by…

With the first presidential primary contests less than three months away but impeachment dominating the news, 10 Democratic candidates produced a subdued debate Wednesday night that featured few direct contrasts or new information, and little…