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Allen Community College’s 2019-20 theatrical season was cut short, like countless other school events and activities, because of COVID-19. The lost spring play — “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” — carries special significance, on top of…

Not being able to open their dining rooms because of the COVID-19 pandemic has been rough for restaurants. But with Gov. Laura Kelly’s three-phase plan to reopen Kansas in place, many restaurants sighed in relief…

Allen and Anderson counties remain among the few counties in eastern Kansas without confirmed COVID-19 cases. Fingers crossed, officials are hoping this isn’t because of a lower testing rate compared to neighboring counties. On Friday,…

Graduation plans for two Allen County schools have been put on hold, again, as the state clarified its prohibition on such ceremonies. Graduations are not allowed during Phase One of Gov. Laura Kelly’s plan to…

Graduation will look quite a bit different for the Class of 2020, as two Allen County school districts have announced plans to have modified ceremonies May 16. Iola High School seniors will receive diplomas beginning…

Like many institutions and businesses, libraries have had to make significant changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not deemed “essential,” many libraries shut down, or at least closed their doors to the public. However,…

As stay-at-home orders are lifted and folks are getting back into the public more frequently, perhaps now is when it’s most vital for care providers to have personal protective equipment, such as facemasks, notes Mike…

YATES CENTER — City officials announced Wednesday the Yates Center Swimming Pool will not open in 2020, because of COVID-19 pandemic. “The safety, health and well-being of the entire community is of the utmost importance,”…

Billie Collins planned to sew sports-themed quilts to give to family members for next Christmas. She cut 9-inch strips from fabric emblazoned with Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and KU logos for her husband, son and…

Andrew Covey, a USD 258 custodian, assists with hanging banners in downtown Humboldt depicting members of the Humboldt High School graduating class of 2020. The banners are in honor of the students who were deprived…