LAHARPE — Time capsules almost never survive the ravages of time, noted Kurtis Russell, director of the Allen County Historical Society.  That proved to be the case when a metal box was found underneath the…

MORAN — Darcy Burton confesses she’d given little thought to city governance until a little more than a year ago. The impetus? Burton, 37, took on a new job, as an administrative clerk assistant in…

MORAN – One of Moran’s strengths is its city employees, Joe Stotler contends. But with longtime workers Mike Stodgell and Craig Miller nearing retirement age, it’s incumbent on the Moran City Council to choose wisely…

MORAN — The way Lee Roberts sees it, he attends enough Moran City Council meetings on his own. He might as well do it as a voting member. Roberts is one of five candidates seeking…

Andrea Newman is crystal clear about what’s motivating her to run for a seat on the Humboldt USD 258 Board of Education: this spring’s discussion about moving the district to a four-day school week. While…

It’s safe to say Allen Community College means a lot to the Schinstock household. Corey Schinstock is a 1994 graduate; his daughter Kailey just finished school at Allen; and youngest daughter Kinsey, who’s still in…

Roger Campbell wants to make sure the “Community” in Allen Community College remains a priority. “One thing I learned quickly in taking the courses I did was there’s a big difference between what you call…

Gena Clounch takes her role seriously as a trustee at Allen Community College. With every vote, Clounch considers the ripple effects. How will it affect the students? The faculty and staff? And just as importantly,…

MORAN — If you’ve held an office job, but really wished you hadn’t, Marmaton Valley High School Drama Department’s upcoming production may hit a little close to home. “Wage Warfare” brings the story of three…

Staff at the Allen County Landfill continue to work on a collection site for discarded batteries, and have been temporarily setting batteries aside as the public becomes more aware of the need to separate them…