Once seen as niche, farmers’ markets are increasingly becoming vital for food access for low-income communities, with food stamp sales holding steady after a post-pandemic surge and amid policy changes. Nationally, spending at farmer’s markets…

As residents of the Southwind District, most are familiar with ticks this time of year and the risk of contracting Alpha-Gal Syndrome, an acquired  sensitivity to coming in contact with the Lone Star Tick, including…

The Southwind Extension District has announced that Sandy Haggard will join their team as the new nutrition, food safety and health extension agent. In her role, Haggard will develop and deliver programs related to nutrition…

Iola’s Gates Corporation plant celebrated safety week with an old-fashioned cookout Tuesday as Jason Ferraro and Bud Hughes grilled up about 400 hamburgers and hot dogs for work crews to feast on throughout the day.

HUMBOLDT — The next meeting of the Sunflower Quilters Guild will be Monday, April 28, at the Humboldt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 806 N. Ninth St. The board meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.; the…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon for Easter Sunday was “The Victory,” from John 20:1-10. The disciples finally understood what Jesus had been trying to tell them when they saw the empty tomb. Satan thought that he…

MORAN — Thrive Allen County will host a community conversation in Moran Tuesday, April 29. Residents are invited to share their visions of the future of the community. The conversation will start at 6 p.m.,…

Spellers, unite! Allen Community College will host an adult spelling bee at 6 p.m. April 30 as a fundraiser to benefit the college’s GED (general education development) and CTE (career technology education) programs. Teams of…

MORAN — The Allen County Multi-Agency Team is hosting a free movie night at 6 p.m. Saturday in the old gymnasium at Marmaton Valley High School. The free event will feature the 2014 animated film,…

Pastor Steve Traw presented his sermon Sunday, “The Resurrection.” The scripture reading came from Mark 16:1-18. Mary Magdalene and Salome went to the tomb with spices to anoint Jesus. They were worried about moving the…