The 101st Ladd family reunion was Sunday, July 3, at Riverside Park in Iola.   Forty descendants of Leroy and Philena enjoyed a bountiful covered dish dinner. This was followed by door prizes, overseen by…

Dear editor, The reason we had the Roe v. Wade court case in 1973 was because the law determined a woman was not the owner of her body, the man she married was.  She sued…

The LaHarpe School Alumni event was June 25. Fifty-one attended. The meeting opened with William Watson, treasurer, leading the pledge to the U.S. flag. Gary Hageman (class of 1962) and Sandy Beaman (class of 1966)…

It is about that time of year that 4-Hers have worked hard for — fair time. While fair time can be stressful, it is also a very rewarding time. From livestock animals to photography projects…

Kansas voters will soon decide the fate of the state’s current abortion law. As is, Kansas laws allow  for a woman to receive an abortion in cases of rape or incest, if a pregnancy endangers…

The Allen County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H and FFA members and the surrounding community. It is an opportunity to showcase the handiwork they have made and show the animals they have worked…

Humboldt’s Mike Myer captured these spectacular images of the annual Humboldt Lions Club Mike Rickner Independence Day Celebration Monday at the Humboldt Municipal Golf Course. The show had been pushed back a day because of…

It’s not known what caused a fire at the Allen County Landfill on Sunday afternoon, but there’s some speculation that fireworks could be the reason. The fire started in the middle of the landfill collection…

Across the country, politicians with more ambition than integrity are trying to explode Americans’ trust in our elections. Taken individually, many of these attacks seem harmless, even amusing. Collectively, however, they constitute a concerted effort…

An excessive heat advisory is in effect in Allen County until Thursday evening, prompting emergency and health officials to urge residents to take precautions. Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees through Thursday, with the…