Rose Marie Beckmon Samson, 72, Colony, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017, at her home.Rose was the oldest of four children born to Bill Nels Beckmon and Ethel Pearl (Reiter) Beckmon. She was born on…

HUMBOLDT —  As temperatures start to heat up, so does the racing action at Humboldt Speedway. Friday’s Whelen All-American Modifieds showcased an instant classic at the “Hummer.”Pole sitter, and winner of seven features, Mitch Keeter,…

Iola’s Aysha Houk, left, and Carter Hutton both took home third place in their respective divisions Saturday in the “Pitch, Hit and Run” competition at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The competition, which gauges…

A disadvantage with Donald Trump not having any experience in public service — be it school board, city commission, or a military obligation — prior to being elected president of the United States is that…

Donald Leon Hammer, 75, Iola, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at his home from natural causes.He was born May 15, 1942, in Iola to Willard and Agnes (Butler) Hammer. He grew up in Iola…

At left, John Neeley of Shaughnessy Construction uses a power sprayer Friday to wash away nearly 80 years’ buildup of grime, as well as a coat of paint, from the concrete bleacher steps to the…

For 20 years Shirley Catron has survived the disease that has affected more than 1,300 Allen Countians over the last decade. Catron is a survivor of breast cancer and has walked in the shoes of…

Milton Weide, 85, Toronto, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1931, in Yates Center, the son of Walter and Ethel Mae (Harding) Weide. He married Shirley Jean Boyce…

Tanner A. Beuvais, arrested in April after a series of chases sent him and a pursuing officer to the hospital, now faces 22 charges related to the event. Thirteen charges were filed last week by…

Since its formation in 1987, the fate of B&W Trailer Hitches has been marked by a record of seemingly permanent success. As testament to that fact, the company recently began work on a 114,000-square-foot expansion…