Advance voting has begun for Humboldt-USD 258 voters on a $17.45 million bond issue that would pay for improvements for each of its three schools. Advance voting can be done at the Allen County Clerk’s…

HUMBOLDT — With the price of diesel fuel upward of $5 a gallon, Humboldt’s trash service provider, JKS of Erie, is requesting additional reimbursement. The city’s contract with Kenny Schettler, owner of JKS, states the…

HUMBOLDT — Amber Wheeler wishes the upcoming school bond issue for $17.45 million included more bright, shiny objects and bells and whistles.  “New roofs, fire alarm systems and HVAC systems aren’t very exciting,” she admitted.…

Members of the Cofachique Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Linda Johnson, Deborah Jackson, Nelda Cuppy, Judy Arbeiter, Karen Gilpin and Cynthia Geisler met in Humboldt on Saturday. Linda Johnson gave a very informative program…

HUMBOLDT — With summer fast approaching, Humboldt City Council members are in a sweat to staff the municipal pool. “Fact is, we have had zero applicants for lifeguards,” said Mayor Nobby Davis at Monday night’s…

An automotive technology program is coming to the Regional Rural Technical Center at LaHarpe. USD 257 board members agreed to start the program next fall in partnership with Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, citing high…

LEON — Humboldt High’s Lady Cub softball team didn’t let the sting of defeat spoil a key early season showdown Monday. After dropping the first game of the doubleheader to Bluestem — incurring its first…

LEON — Sterling pitching kept things in check for Humboldt High Monday until the Cubs’ bats came to life. Humboldt rode the arms of Trey Sommer and Logan Page to a doubleheader sweep of host…

Briana Ames of Humboldt and Travis Young of Caney, have announced their engagement. Briana is the daughter of Doug and Amanda Ames of Humboldt.  They plan to be married May 21 at Humboldt United Methodist…

HUMBOLDT — If there’s such a thing as a mulligan in softball, Humboldt High might have asked for one Thursday. The first six Erie batters of the game inexplicably reached base, courtesy of two singles,…