“We are in uncharted territory,” said commissioner Jerry Daniels to close Tuesday’s meeting, echoing a sentiment that hung over the entire proceeding, not to mention neatly summarizes how most residents are feeling these days. However,…

“Are you sick? … Have you been around anyone sick?” In order to gain access to Tuesday’s commission meeting, attendees were required to pass through a checkpoint and answer screening questions on the north side…

“The grocery store — they’ve pretty much stopped work on it,” said Cole Herder, Humboldt city administrator, during Tuesday’s meeting of Allen County Commissioners. Herder noted that proprietors Scotty and Amy Welch had invested upwards…

“There’s probably a story in each one of those numbers,” said commissioner Bruce Symes during an annual report from communications director Angela Murphy. And indeed, call statistics to the Allen County Emergency Communications Center over…

Sheriff Bryan Murphy, flanked by fellow first responders, came before the Allen County Commission Tuesday morning to inquire about the status of a proposed communications tower in the southeast corner of the county. The tower…

With a promise to bring common sense to the office, Allen County cattle farmer Gene Weatherbie has tossed his hat in the race to become the next Allen County commissioner. Weatherbie, rural LaHarpe, filed last…

This week, as others were filing for the office, Allen County Commissioner Bill King announced that he would not seek re-election. He has held the office since August 2018, and his term will conclude at…

With a heavy heart, Allen County commissioners began Tuesday’s meeting by honoring the passing of former Sheriff Ron Moore, who Jerry Daniels said was “one of the main reasons [he] became a law enforcement officer.”…

Iolan Craig Mentzer is seeking a seat on the Allen County Commission. Mentzer, who farms northwest of Iola, filed for the seat this week with the County Clerk’s office. He’s the first candidate to file…

Allen County commissioners continue to chew on the idea of helping a Humboldt grocery store get off the ground. Commissioners received an update Tuesday on Humboldt’s Our Hometown Market from City Administrator Cole Herder and…