USD 257 Board of Education members were in the zone Monday night. Sherry Riebel, Allen County Clerk, addressed the members about school district boundaries. Riebel said the district’s current map omits certain areas that should…

Iola Pharmacy is pulling some weight to help the Mothers of Miracles raise money for the special-needs access playground — 110 pounds to be exact. It’s hard to miss the larger-than-life pumpkin sitting in front…

It may seem like Kansas’ public libraries are fighting “an uphill battle” to Roger Carswell at times. But, according to the Friends of Kansas Libraries, he’s doing a stand-up job. Carswell, director of the Southeast…

HUMBOLDT — Kansas Department of Transportation awarded USD 258 a $200,000 grant to help ensure students walking to school are safe. The Safe Routes to School grant was announced at Monday evening’s board of education…

CHANUTE — Allen Community College’s volleyball team wrapped up a perfect weekend Friday and Saturday at the Neosho County Community College Tournament. The Red Devils improved to 21-10 overall with wins over Oklahoma Baptist Junior…

EUREKA — Buoyed by three top-25 finishers in the varsity boys 5k, Humboldt High took home third place at the Oct. 8 Eureka Invitational Cross Country Meet. Humboldt was paced by Tanner Orth, who crossed…

ST. PAUL — Even with a case of the jitters, Marmaton Valley Junior High’s eighth-graders still managed to maintain their perfect record Monday. The Wildcats went 3-0 in a tournament hosted by St. Paul, defeating…

FORT SCOTT — Yates Center High’s golfers had a rough day on the course Monday, contending with wet, dreary weather at the Class 3-2-1A Regional Tournament. “Regionals is not where you want to shoot your…

HAYS — Allen Community College’s cross country squads didn’t run poorly Saturday morning, their head coach noted. “But we didn’t run well, either,” said Vince DeGrado.  As a result both Allen men’s and women’s teams…

WELLSVILLE — Iola High’s junior varsity struggled offensively in the wind and rain Monday, falling to host Wellsville High, 28-0. “As an offensive unit, we just need to do a better job of knowing our…