Melvin “Mel” H. North Jr., age 76, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1948, in Braymer, Missouri to Melvin H. North Sr. and Helen (Simkins) North. He was preceded in…

President Joe Biden put country before self Sunday when he announced he would not run for re-election, saying “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s campaign is insisting anew that he is not stepping aside as he faces the stark reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to bow out of…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The last time Republicans gathered for a full convention, they were plagued by internal division and fear. Morale was near rock bottom. And the party’s presidential nominee showed little desire, or capacity,…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his…

Iola High School’s inaugural appearance at a national barbecue competition netted a 30th place finish out of 55 teams. The team is planning a fundraising dinner at the Iola Elks Lodge on Aug. 9. Coach…

A pair of familiar names will once again compete as part of the Three Rivers League in the upcoming school year. School administrations at Southern Coffey County and Central Heights school districts approved moves back…

Community members filled the meeting room of the John Silas Bass North community building Thursday evening as hopefuls for county and state office answered questions. The candidate forum, hosted jointly by the Allen County Democrats…

(Editor’s note: Fractions of a second or a slight misstep during the Olympics can alter the career, the legacy or the earning potential of athletes. Several athletes, including Michael Phelps, Edwin Moses and Simone Manuel…