A long-time eyesore at the Allen County Historical Society Museum is now the facility’s newest showpiece. For as long as the historical society has owned and occupied the building at 20 S. Washington Ave., its…

Jason Edward Arbeiter, 41, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Iola Nursing Center. Jason was the son of Elden and Judy Jordan Arbeiter. He is survived by his mother; his brother, Sean McReynolds and…

Merle C. Tennis, 92, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at Heritage Health Care Center, Chanute.  Merle was born Aug. 17, 1920, in rural Wilson County, the son of Israel and Leona Mae (Trapp) Tennis.…

Dear editor, I was recently a patient in Allen County Hospital and I would like to express my thanks for the care and attention I received while staying there.  Although the nursing staff was extremely…

Mitt Romney was caught on a hidden camera saying that 47 percent of the American people “pay no federal income tax and are dependent on government. They believe they are victims who are entitled to…

UNIONTOWN — It was a clean sweep for Marmaton Valley Junior High’s volleyball team Saturday. The Wildcats didn’t even drop a set in winning the Uniontown tournament. They were 4-0. Marmaton Valley defeated host Uniontown…

HUMBOLDT — Marmaton Valley High’s junior varsity volleyball team played two matches Monday and won. The Wildcats beat host Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs 25-18, 25-11. They defeated Crest High’s Lady Lancers 25-15, 25-9. On the…

FORT SCOTT — Iola High’s junior varsity volleyball team competed in the Fort Scott High junior varsity tournament Saturday. Columbus defeated Iola to open play 16-25, 25-20, 15-13. Iola lost to Labette County 25-15, 25-8…

HARTFORD — Southern Coffey County High’s Lady Titans went 1-2 in Saturday’s Hartford High Invitational.  The Lady Titan varsity’s lone win was a 25-17, 25-17 victory over the host team, Hartford. That was sandwiched between…

Coffeyville Field Kindley High’s junior varsity rolled to a 26-6 win over the Iola High Mustang JV Monday. The Golden Tornado led 6-0 at halftime then scored twice in the third quarter. It added a…