Far too often, when an addict gets attention in the community, it’s usually because of something bad, Charlie Harding noted Tuesday. “This time, we get to talk about success stories,” Harding said. Harding serves as…

Fresh from Monday’s ceremonial bill signing by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly establishing the Lehigh Portland State Park, John Leahy told the Iola Kiwanis Club at its Tuesday meeting about the area’s history, the process that…

As Allen Countians continue to clear up damage from Friday’s storm, David Fontaine has set his sights on the Southwind Rail Trail. The hiking and biking trail that connects Iola and Humboldt has been closed…

Now that Ben Prasko has worked as technology director for USD 257 for a year, he has a better understanding of patterns. He knows the problems he’s likely to encounter again and again with certain…

More than 30 years ago, when David Toland was a Boy Scout, the future lieutenant governor and fellow Troop 55 members set up camp on the east ridge of what is now  Lehigh Portland State…

A massive storm system that walloped Allen County with straight-line winds estimated as high as 85 mph on Friday evening left nearly the entire county without power and damaged homes, other structures and vehicles.  Electricity…

Talk about your busy weekends. The Rev. Dyton Owen arrived in Iola on a Thursday evening, started unpacking on Friday and Saturday, and by Sunday morning was greeting members at Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church,…

Sheriff Bryan Murphy is doing everything he can to encourage careers in local law enforcement. He’s offering walk-in interviews next week at the jail. He’s lowered the age to work in the jail from 21…

Area children are taking part in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Rapunzel.” After a week of rehearsals, the youngsters will offer a public performance at 6 p.m. Friday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.…

Most county departments are facing increased costs, primarily due to more pay to attract and retain personnel.  Leaders of nine county departments presented budget requests to commissioners on Tuesday. All but one asked for an…