Kids in grades 3 through 5 shared plenty of laughs Friday morning while participating in an acting exercise at the annual Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The workshop culminates for…

CHANUTE — The Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation announced the winner of the 26th Annual Truck Raffle Drawing is Curt Backhaus.  Backhaus’s ticket was drawn from 1,338 entries on Friday, June 26, by Tyler McCoy. Backhaus…

Area plant lovers have an excellent opportunity this fall to participate in an outstanding horticulture program. Extension Master Gardener training will be held Sept. 3 through Dec. 3 using a hybrid format that combines in-person…

It’s county fair time, and that means 4-H’ers have the opportunity to showcase all their hard work learned on projects throughout the 4-H year. For many, this time of year is a highlight of the…

Who doesn’t enjoy homemade ice cream on a hot Kansas day? Whether made in a traditional ice cream freezer or a simple no-churn recipe, homemade ice cream is a fun and refreshing treat. While ice…

This week’s Allen County Commission meeting has been canceled. According to Commission Chairman David Lee, the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items. Additionally, next week’s commission meeting will be moved to Monday,…

Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Romans 9. There are several examples in the Bible where God’s people were willing to give up their eternal salvation to save others, Riebel told the congregation. You cannot save…

Dale Thiele’s scripture reading was from Romans 8:1-11 and titled, “There is Therefore Now No Condemnation to Those Who Are in Christ Jesus.” The Holy Spirit wants us to spend more time than just an…

MANHATTAN — Local students joined more than 3,000 of their peers in receiving their degrees from Kansas State University. The university awarded approximately 2,200 bachelor’s degrees, 650 master’s degrees and 200 doctorates. For outstanding academic…

EMPORIA — Area students participated in 2026 graduation ceremonies at Emporia State University. From Iola: Gregory Franklin, master of science in Health, Physical Education and Coaching, and Lizzy Lewis, Magna Cum Laude, bachelor of interdisciplinary…