HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Cubs found themselves in the unenviable position of starting a rebuilding season at home against Tri-Valley League favorite Eureka Friday evening.“I wasn’t sure what to expect,” Humboldt coach David Taylor said,…

MORAN — Not much went right for Marmaton Valley High’s boys Friday in a 53-13 loss to Uniontown.Despite a close 14-6 first quarter, the Wildcats could not hold on against the Eagles’ quick defense. However, the…

MORAN — Perhaps the most surprising thing to come off of the courts Friday night was the Lady Wildcats of Marmaton Valley High, who opened their season with a rousing victory over the Uniontown Eagles, 34-21.Following…

It’s not hard to find the key to victory for Iola High’s girls Friday.The Fillies were relentless on the defensive end, stymieing visiting Girard’s offense from the opening tip to the final buzzer.It’s a bit…

Things weren’t looking too rosy for Iola High’s Mustangs Friday evening.The basket seemingly had an invisible lid, flicking away numerous field goals and free throw attempts.Visiting Girard opened the second half with a layup and…

BRONSON — Thursday afternoon the home of Chub and Helen Bolling, Bronson, caught fire and was destroyed. The couple own Bronson Meat Locker.According to Cara Thomas, the Bolling’s granddaughter and manager of Bolling’s Meat Market…

Everything about Pat Haire’s workshop tells a story, of past, present and future.Etches on equipment built and patented in the late 19th century invoke a feeling of stepping into the past. Knickknacks clutter the walls…

It’s hard to believe Nelson Mandela was a mere mortal.Just from the physical standpoint, it’s a miracle a body and mind subjected to 27 years in prison could emerge whole and in fact once again…

Marjorie Lee Weast, 89, Moran, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott.Graveside services will be at 3 p.m., Monday, at Moran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the…

The Vespers program, sponsored by the Southeast Kansas Christian Artist Series, is directed by Terry Meadows and begins at 3 p.m. Sunday at Iola’s First Presbyterian Church. The choir, celebrating its 57th concert, will be…