Month: December 2013

John E. Marmon, 83, Garnett, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Richmond.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, at the Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett, with burial…

Louise G. Wolken, 86, Garnett, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Golden Heights in Garnett.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett. Burial…

Ruth M. Boyer, 93, passed away at her home in Iola on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She had been in declining health since a stroke in November 2010.Ruth…

Taking on a new healthcare plan can be a daunting task — just ask the federal government — but Thrive Allen County is doing its best to make the transition as easy as possible.John Robertson…

The family is all together for the holidays, but sometimes space can be a little tight. Maybe a run or walk is exactly what you need, or at least Damaris Kunkler believes so.Kunkler, program director…

THE NORTH POLE — Letters have been signed, sealed, delivered and lists have been checked twice. Boys and girls across the globe have begun the countdown to Christmas. Santa took time out of his super…

’Tis the season to shop locally and the Third Annual Downtown Christmas Block Party is making it easier for shoppers. The block party is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Twelve businesses have joined together…

Twinkling lights, traditional Christmas tunes and smiling inflatable snowmen bring the Christmas spirit to Jackson Avenue. Terry and Sandy Zornes love to illuminate their home at 409 E. Jackson Ave. with dazzling Christmas decor.“I’m a…

HUMBOLDT — B&W Trailer Hitches is on the brink of its largest expansion yet, and due to increases in production and employment, it is coming just in time.“We have outgrown our current plant,” Mike Mueller,…

Allen Community College trustees were up in arms Tuesday night at the idea of relaxing a property tax abatement program for those interested in either new construction or in substantial improvements to their properties.The logic…