Police are continuing to investigate the brief disappearance of an 8-year-old girl that sparked an overnight citywide search.Katina Brown, Westphalia, was safely returned to her parents Thursday morning after she had been reported missing Wednesday…

After the birth of a child, changing diapers and timing feedings become part of a parent’s daily routine. For young, inexperienced fathers, these may be daunting tasks.Quest, a new support program at the Pregnancy Resource…

They all were cute and owners were innovative in the ways they dressed their pets for Allen County Fair’s Best Dressed Pet Contest Thursday. None, though, drew more attention than Brett Wampe’s chicken.Brett didn’t put…

A decision to propose a new hospital for Allen County came within an eyelash of becoming official this morning and it is expected to at the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday morning.Members of the Hospital Facilities Commission…

I’m pleased with the turnout and results of Monday night’s meeting concerning the hospital. I feel that a new facility is the only way to go. The figures showed that a remodeled building would end…

Sesame Street’s Ernie used to drive Bert crazy with his game called Opposites. Whatever Bert said, Ernie would twist the words around. The antic would drive Bert crazy, much like Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on…

Sign-up for Humboldt’s youth tackle football teams is Aug. 11-12.The Humboldt teams — 3rd-4th grades and 5th-6th grades — play in the Allen County Youth Tackle Football League.Those interested in playing on the Humboldt teams…

It was the year of the bull at the 2010 Allen County Fair Rodeo.Only three qualified rides out of 18 were recorded in the two nights of bull riding this week. Two of those rides…

In the retail world, goods are old hat at the height of their season.That’s why this weekend’s Sidewalk Sale will be a bonanza of bargains especially on summer merchandise.Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday four participating…

Amidst the scents and sounds, crowds and bustle of the baby barn, John Barker handed out the final rabbit awards of his career at the Allen County Fair Wednesday evening.Barker, who has been helping facilitate…