Month: October 2023

On Saturday,  the moon will pass in front of the sun, but this does not mean that we will be treated to a total solar eclipse.  Rather, it will be an annular, or partial, solar…

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A senior Taliban delegation visited western Afghanistan’s Herat province on Monday in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that killed at least 2,000 people over the weekend and flattened entire villages, a…

Discussion on the $9.95 million bond issue to renovate the Allen County Courthouse is at 6:30 Tuesday at the courthouse. The evening begins with tours of the building followed by a Q & A session…

HONOLULU (AP) — The area around the Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago began welcoming back travelers on Sunday after the mayor and Hawaii’s governor pushed ahead to restart tourism to boost…

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates on cultural heritage. All they need is a smartphone. Visitors can now…

Humboldt High School crowned Garren Goodner and Kenisyn Hottenstein as 2023 Fall Homecoming King and Queen Friday. The Cubs fell to Osage City, 36-22, on the gridiron during Friday’s festivities.

Bob Welch of Moran died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Medicalodge of Iola. He was 78 years old.  The son of Lloyd L. “Tock” and Ruth V. (Adams) Welch, he was born Oct. 21, 1944,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: My spouse and I know several couples who are divorcing. In one case, we are “better” friends with one person in the couple, but still friends with both.…

Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse,…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Monday he is going to send a diplomatic note to the United States to protest Texas truck inspections that have caused major delays at border crossings. President Andrés…