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Mike Myer of Humboldt responded Wednesday to an invitation by The Register for readers to share how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their work and daily activities.  If you would like to share your news,…

MILDRED — “I just can’t believe that something like that would happen,” said Don Mann, whose family’s mausoleum in Mildred’s Fairview Cemetery was vandalized last weekend. The above-ground vault contains the remains of Mann’s grandmother,…

The spread of COVID-19 is not stopping the action at Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy.  From her studio, owner and instructor Chelsea Lea is conducting classes via her computer screen. Lea reconfigured her class instruction just…

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in Kansas — including one in neighboring Woodson County — Allen County Regional Hospital is preparing for the likelihood of cases here. The most visible change…

The coronavirus pandemic is causing a few hiccups with Allen County Regional Hospital’s switch to a lease under the Saint Luke’s Health System, but the process continues.  Saint Luke’s officials have reduced travel to ACRH…

“Are you sick? … Have you been around anyone sick?” In order to gain access to Tuesday’s commission meeting, attendees were required to pass through a checkpoint and answer screening questions on the north side…

Less is more. That’s the message USD 257 educators pressed when determining the best way to teach students now that in-person classes have been canceled for the remainder of the school year. It’s uncharted territory…

The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has put a damper on Iola Recreation Department’s spring activities. All activities are currently postponed until April 1, and no decision has been made for the summer activities.  Iola…

Take it outside when you can, take it easy and be flexible. That’s just some of the advice from a homeschool mom to parents who may be worried they’ll need to take over teaching duties…

After regular Meals on Wheels service was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheriff Bryan Murphy and County Clerk Sherrie Riebel sprung into action. Already worried that the program might be suspended, the two had…