EUREKA — Yates Center High’s track and field athletes brought home several top medals Thursday from the Eureka Invitational.Leading the way were the Wildcat girls’ 4×100-meter relay team of Rylie Albert, Paige Steinforth, Ashley Pringle…

Allen Community College’s baseball team snapped an extended losing streak in a flurry of games to make up for lost time due to bad weather.On Monday, the Red Devils defeated Independence 6-0 in the first…

CHANUTE — Allen Community College’s softball team found the road to its liking Thursday.The Red Devils took control early in a pair of dominant performances, sweeping host Neosho County 11-1 and 8-0.The opener was all…

RICHMOND — In a nice change of pace, Iola and Crest Middle Schools’ track teams were greeted with pleasant weather Thursday at the Central Heights Invitational.The athletes took full advantage, none more so than Iola’s…

PITTSBURG — A last-minute schedule change put added pressure on Iola High’s tennis team.The Mustangs traveled to a competition at Pittsburg, but did so without services of No. 2 singles player Jordan Strickler.Jordan was unable…

YATES CENTER — A pair of dandy pitching performances kept Marmaton Valley High on the winning path Thursday.The Wildcats rode the right arms of Jimmy Frye in the first game and Cole Becker in the…

Sammye Ruth Holloway, 52, Iola, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Allen County Hospital.Cremation has taken place.Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel, Iola, assisted the family. Condolences for the family may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.

Craig Allen Thompson, 50, passed away on March 3, 2013, in Houston, Texas. He was born Jan. 23, 1963, in Iola. Craig is survived by his parents Corbett Thompson and Sandra Greve-Thompson; a son, Ryan…

Tom T. Sellman, 68, LaHarpe, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at his home.He was born Nov. 24, 1944, at LaHarpe, the son of Ferd and Nina (Head) Sellman. He graduated from LaHarpe High School…

Dear editor,Is it true that if I send my representatives and senators $1,000 they will stop taxing me for my properties? It sounds more like bribery or graft to me. This state cannot operate without…