HUMBOLDT — Cindy Holinsworth, sexton at Humboldt’s Mount Hope Cemetery since 2022, has a vision for the cemetery. Some of her thoughts have already morphed into reality, including sprucing up its entrance on Hawaii Road.…

Humboldt’s first attempt at establishing a cemetery arose in 1866 when a board of trustees was established and bought three acres. Within three years gravediggers — by way of shovels and pick axes — declared…

Iola Middle School hosted an open house Tuesday, offering students and parents a chance to communicate with teachers and ensure everyone is set for success as the school year kicks off.

Allen Community College’s student center was thrumming with activity Tuesday evening as hundreds of students attended the college’s Welcome Back Block Party and Community Resource Fair. The event offered a chance for area organizations and…

LAHARPE — It’s unfair to call Brittni Dilley’s job anything other than a labor of love. As director of the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility, Dilley has helped find homes for thousands of dogs and…

Allen County commissioners agreed to a $5,000 contract with lobbyist Mike Taylor, owner of Kansas City-based StrategyConsultants, to conduct a public information campaign about a possible sales tax to help fund countywide EMS services. Commissioners…

Excessive heat has caused segments of concrete to buckle on Allen County Airport’s runway, closing the airport to traffic.  Public Works Director Mitch Garner informed commissioners Tuesday that the runway was closed last Friday. Repairs…

Allen County is expanding its recycling program. Commissioners agreed Tuesday to extend the recycling center’s hours to several Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. Public Works Director Mitch Garner said 10 people dropped off recycablables Saturday…

Iola Elementary School students were delighted with Monday’s schoolwide assembly, which featured Principal Andy Gottlob and Assistant Princial Tiffany Koehn in inflatable shark costumes. (Yes, everyone sang “Baby Shark.”)  A relay race with teachers and…

Kindergartner Raelynn Spencer pulls Iola Elementary School’s bell with all her might Monday morning as Principal Andy Gottlob stands ready to help. Kindergarten students ring the bell to symbolize the start of their school journey;…