Month: July 2020

Monday’s Results Jr. Bitty Ball Iola Transmission 9 Iola Register 13 Hits for Transmission: E. Cookus, 3 1b; L Young, 2 1b; J. Hamilton, 2 1b; C. Ashworth, 2 1b; B. Thomas, 2 1b; R.…

Tributes have been pouring forth for Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis since his death was announced Friday: “One of the greatest heroes of American history;” “a giant among men;” “an icon who fought with…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — This was supposed to be the day that a bunch of wide-eyed rookies reported for their first training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs, lugging televisions and fans and other…

Brady Singer knows enough to step out of line or step on any toes by proclaiming himself ready for the majors, but he’s also too darn competitive to say he’s not ready. The Kansas City…

Weeks after the Allen County Regional Hospital began operating under a lease with Saint Luke’s Health System, a newly reorganized Board of Trustees gathered for the first time Monday.  The members were the same, but…

The NFL has offered to scrap all preseason games, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The players’ association had sought no preseason games and the league had reduced the exhibition schedule…

David Lee points to a confluence of factors that convinced him to run for a seat on the Allen County Commission: First, he has a desire to serve the community, whether it be a 34-year…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first game of Major League Baseball’s pandemic-delayed regular season. The Washington Nationals announced Monday…

Allen County must adapt to grow, Craig Mentzer contends.  The changing times, particularly with broadband internet access, have placed previously unforeseen demands on Allen Countians — especially for farmers. “We’ve seen evolution,” notes Mentzer, one…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, hailed by President Donald Trump but done without local consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could…