The Iola High School tennis team’s pursuit of a berth at the state meet came to an end Friday at the regional tournament in Independence.  While facing some of the area’s best players, the Mustangs…

The Crest Lancers came up a bit short last Friday as their losing streak extended to five games following a 34-28 loss to Centre.  With only four teams in their district, the Lancers (1-5) receive…

The Yates Center Wildcats must win both of their remaining two district games to have any hopes of qualifying for the postseason after falling to Northern Heights 28-22.  With remaining contests against Lyndon (5-0) next…

With just a handful of games left on the schedule, the Allen Red Devils are likely a longshot for the postseason.  The Red Devils continue looking for their first Jayhawk Conference win after falling to…

It was with bittersweet-infused gratitude that Humanity House accepted several pickup loads of food last week, courtesy of Marmaton Market. The donation came after the Moran-based grocery store, which closed its doors amid mounting debt…

On my home office wall hangs a framed poster with the word peace in English, Arabic, and Hebrew. I acquired it in Jerusalem in November 1977 when I was covering Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s historic…

Your Community Foundation’s executive director Elaina Stiffler presented area organizations with grant awards last week as part of the foundation’s annual grant cycle. This year, the foundation awarded a total of $24,741, significantly more than…

Friday will carry a double dose of pomp and circumstance as Crest High School will crown its 2025 Fall Homecoming King and Queen, while also recognizing the outgoing seniors. The Senior Night recognition begins at…

The sound of gunfire somewhere at the far edge of South Washington Avenue prompted a call to police Sunday afternoon. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department said witnesses reported hearing between 15 to 20 shots, possibly…

Paul Milliken, guest speaker from Joplin, Mo., gave a sermon from Luke 8:22-25. There is never a time when the Lord is not in control. Jesus is the Lord of all. In this passage, Jesus…