James Gilbert Smith, age 77, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Oct. 25, 2023, at his residence.  Jim was born April 21, 1946 in Iola to Eugene B. Smith and Jessie (Heldebrandt) Smith. Jim was employed…

The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) and Second Chance thrift store volunteers will host its 8th Annual Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Dr. John Silas Bass North Community…

CHC/SEK to open third clinic in Pitt PITTSBURG — The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is converting a former dental clinic into a health clinic and pharmacy, according to The Pittsburg Morning Sun.…

Dawne Burchett and Megan Hageman of the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center gave Kiwanis Club members an overview of services at their weekly meeting Tuesday plus highlighted a couple of new offerings created to promote…

The ink had barely dried before Tuesday’s news of the closure of Fort Scott’s emergency room was spun into political fodder. Gov. Laura Kelly used it as another example that Kansas should expand Medicaid eligibility,…

FORT SCOTT — Ascension Via Christi in Fort Scott will close its emergency room effective Dec. 20. Ascension Via Christi said the ER is being closed because of a steady decline in emergency room visits…

On Oct. 20, President Biden requested funding from Congress that is vital to America’s national security. Congress’s swift support will allow us to continue aiding Ukraine as it defends its democracy, its land and its…

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hundreds of dual passport holders and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza on Wednesday after more than three weeks under siege, while Israeli airstrikes destroyed apartments…

Dear Carolyn: So, I work in an industry with a lot of physical challenges (think: construction). Unbearable hot summers, cold winters, unstable job opportunities and not-fair pay. I am fortunate to be senior enough not…

HUMBOLDT — A pair of potent ground attacks will be on display this week when Humboldt ventures to Riverton for their Class 2A Regional football game. The Cubs (8-1) churn out more than 240 ground…