More than 30 years ago, when David Toland was a Boy Scout, the future lieutenant governor and fellow Troop 55 members set up camp on the east ridge of what is now  Lehigh Portland State…

A massive storm system that walloped Allen County with straight-line winds estimated as high as 85 mph on Friday evening left nearly the entire county without power and damaged homes, other structures and vehicles.  Electricity…

Talk about your busy weekends. The Rev. Dyton Owen arrived in Iola on a Thursday evening, started unpacking on Friday and Saturday, and by Sunday morning was greeting members at Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church,…

Sheriff Bryan Murphy is doing everything he can to encourage careers in local law enforcement. He’s offering walk-in interviews next week at the jail. He’s lowered the age to work in the jail from 21…

Area children are taking part in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Rapunzel.” After a week of rehearsals, the youngsters will offer a public performance at 6 p.m. Friday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.…

Most county departments are facing increased costs, primarily due to more pay to attract and retain personnel.  Leaders of nine county departments presented budget requests to commissioners on Tuesday. All but one asked for an…

Of all the awards and accolades received by dancers at Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy this year, studio owner Chelsea Lea is most proud of the ones that honored her students for their kindness. First they…

Allen Community College trustees crossed some pricey items off of their “to-do” lists Tuesday. The most significant expenditure — $2,335,745 — will provide a new student information systems program. The Jenzabar, Inc. system offers a…

Tanner Porter, a former Allen County sheriff’s deputy, will be arraigned in September to face a charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Porter, of Moran, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on…

A training session for veterans or their families struggling to readjust to life once their military service is complete is set for 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Iola Community Theatre Warehouse, 203…