Month: December 2017

Things seemed to be on track for the Fillies after the first quarter of their 65-20 loss at Burlington on Tuesday. With senior point guard Colbi Riley back in the lineup after her injury, the…

Iola found itself in undiscovered territory on Tuesday in a 62-54 loss to Burlington. Through the majority of the game, the Mustangs — who had basically cruised in their first three games of the season…

Gary Dorwin Jackson, 66, Iola, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the veterans hospital in Kansas City, Mo.A graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bronson Cemetery.

Elsmore native Vera Pauline Singer, 87, Garnett, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Residential Living Center in Garnett.Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Garnett. Burial will follow…

Iola Middle School’s first semester art show features numerous  multi-media projects including drawings, paintings, ceramics, clay sculptures and pop art. The public is invited to stop by the IMS commons area from 7:30 a.m. to…

After 20 years of service to the Allen Community College board of trustees, Harvey Rogers was honored by colleagues and friends at a farewell celebration at the college Tuesday evening.The 84-year-old trustee said Father Time…

GAS — Councilman Larry Robertson questioned Tuesday evening whether Gas could continue to afford paying the cost of health insurance for its four employees. Spouses and children are not included.Robertson pointed out the 12-month bill…

Allen County commissioners said they will decide next Tuesday whether to help Humboldt extend utilities to a 24.8-acre industrial tract northeast of town.Humboldt Administrator Cole Herder appealed the case before commissioners Tuesday morning. Commission Chairman…

Jefferson Elementary School’s winter concert, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” featured an assortment of light-hearted holiday tunes at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center Tuesday night. Above, first-graders perform “A Million Little Snowflakes.” The…

The generous soul we knew as Norman Trichler has gone home to be with the Lord. Norman was born on Nov. 20, 1937, in Okhema, Okla. He married the love of his life, Eunice Jackson,…