DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus’ historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital’s largest square.…

You’re invited! Please stop by the Register office next week to help us celebrate our 4th annual Subscriber Appreciation Week. Pick up a “I Read Local” tote bag, free to all subscribers. We’ll also have…

The 57th Annual Elsmore Day festivities took place Saturday.  Martin Henderson, the sole remaining Elsmore Ruritan charter member from when the club was formed in April 1967, sat in front of city hall Saturday awaiting…

COLONY — Head on over to Colony Saturday for a “Home Grown” celebration. The activities include an assortment of classic, small-town festivities including a parade, corn hole tournament, ice cream social, cakewalk and pie-eating contests.…

LONDON — A tearful Andy Murray was honored on Centre Court in one of the final moments of his Wimbledon career. The 37-year-old was given a hero’s reception as he began his last appearance alongside…

After nearly four decades working for the City of Iola, Berkley Kerr has bid farewell to his role of Superintendent of Parks and Cemeteries. Kerr celebrated his retirement Friday with a celebration at the Riverside…

Austin Trinkle Austin William Trinkle was a recent magna cum laude honors graduate of Allen Community College and was awarded his associate in science degree with a major in management development. He played on the…

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales said Friday she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III’s ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate’s first public appearance since her…

John and Lyla Morris John and Lyla Morris of Iola will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a luncheon and open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at the 110 Lounge & Event…

Linda and John Brocker are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Linda Marie Sicka married John Frederick Brocker on Dec. 22, 1973, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Piqua. They have two children and five grandchildren:…