When I learned that only 29% of the registered voters in Allen County voted, I was surprised — no, shocked.  How can voters allow less than one-third of their members decide what’s happening in the…

This page will continue to be updated as election results come in. Last update: Wednesday, 8:24 a.m. A total of 457 advance ballots and 2,053 Election Day votes have been counted.  With advance and Election…

The county’s first foray into recycling might look a little different than they expected. Allen County commissioners agreed Tuesday to allow a recycle and trash service provider from Erie set up a bin at the…

With bids 40% higher than expected, Allen County commissioners are now exploring their options to improve water lines near the airport. The county has plans for two related infrastructure projects at the airport in the…

Allen County will be eligible for federal disaster funding after a July 14 storm that blew down trees and cut power for days throughout the area. President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for…

The Allen County Courthouse is going green, again, to honor veterans. This is the second year Allen County will participate in a national effort, Operation Greenlight. The courthouse will be outfitted with green spotlights from…

For the past 50 years, a staple of Tony Leavitt’s autumns has been deer hunting, setting up camp in a sequestered tree stand in the pre-dawn hours. “I’ve never been afraid of just walking out…

What draws us to rural Kansas, and what keeps us here? Ask around, and inevitably one hears a variation on a theme: It’s beautiful.  The rolling hills, big skies, hidden creeks. The way the cottonwoods…

Allen County athletes provided an abundance of sports action across the area in September.  Here are our Athlete of the Month nominees.  Vote for your favorites on the Register’s website. The poll is currently live…

County road crews have had a busy summer and next year looks to be just as packed, so commissioners are reluctant to commit resources for an electric line project. NextEra Energy is working on its…