Voting for the general election kicked off Wednesday with a flurry of activity. More than 90 voters cast ballots in person at the Allen County Courthouse. County Clerk Sherrie Riebel and her staff mailed out…

If any Allen County criminal cases go to jury trial during the coronavirus pandemic, they’ll do so at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The 31st Judicial District Court on Wednesday announced its plan to conduct…

Allen County has now had more than 100 coronavirus cases. The Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments reported another 15 positive COVID-19 cases for Allen County, bringing the total to 104. No one in the county…

Geneva’s memory is deep, with roots stretching back to the very beginnings of white settlement in Allen County. Richard Fuqua (pronounced Fu-qway) set up shop to trade with the indigenous people of the area before…

Commissioners have approved a scaled-back version of a new transportation system for Allen County, which will provide rides for essentially anyone to anywhere. The version of the program they approved included purchasing a 14-passenger vehicle…

Another 25 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Allen County this past week, bringing the county’s total to 97 since the pandemic began with one death. More than half of those cases — 52 —…

Allen County’s first jail is brimming with ghosts. Some are trying to escape. Others teeter on the brink of madness. A few are just plain drunk and disorderly. Last time I walked by, the specter…

Disregarding Tuesday night’s presidential debate, it’s making for a quiet campaign season locally. Political forums are at a minimum. And for the most part, candidates are refraining from visiting voters on their doorsteps or glad-handing…

A new transportation system in Allen County came one step closer to becoming a reality on Tuesday, though it continues to hang in limbo for the time being. Jessica Thompson, director of development at Thrive…

Ask any local health professional, manufacturer, or school administrator, and they’ll tell you that the No. 1 reason for missed appointments or attendance is due to a lack of transportation. In Allen County, 19% of…