HUMBOLDT — “On May 9, a tragedy struck our city,” Humboldt mayor Nobby Davis said to a packed room at the onset of Monday evening’s city council meeting. “We ended up losing a brave, longtime…

HUMBOLDT — Monday night’s meeting of the Humboldt Council adopted a somber note when Mayor Nobby Davis recognized Saturday’s tragic accident that resulted in the drowning of a Humboldt man and the rescue of his…

HUMBOLDT — Four 11-year-old boys tugged at the heartstrings of Humboldt Council members Monday night in their request for a skate park.   “Right now, a lot of kids our age don’t have many places…

HUMBOLDT — Public restrooms on Humboldt’s downtown square could be on the horizon. Humboldt Council members gave City Administrator Cole Herder the green light to pursue a grant to help fund a stand-alone public restroom…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Council members agreed to renew the city’s insurance plans for health, dental and vision at their meeting Monday evening.  Health insurance premiums increased by 10% and dental by about 9% for next…

HUMBOLDT — “Humboldt, you bring the fun to Allen County,” Camille Lavon told Humboldt Council members Monday night.  At least that’s the impression Lavon has gained since her three months as Thrive Allen County’s new…

HUMBOLDT — City Administrator Cole Herder translated the fact that no one showed up Monday evening to discuss the city’s new $9.2 million budget or the Council’s decision to raise more from its property tax…

HUMBOLDT — Gerald Lucas asked Humboldt Council members Monday night if they could “make my yard whole again.”  Lucas, 112 W. Cherokee St., complained that on July 7, city employees “tore down half of my…

HUMBOLDT — The news that no bids were received to upgrade Humboldt’s water treatment plant was met with mixed feelings Monday night.  On the one hand, it will have to be done sometime soon. But…

HUMBOLDT — Barbecue and beer are a natural pairing, local chef Austin Honaker told Humboldt Council members in an appeal to allow alcohol consumption at this summer’s barbecue cookoff on the downtown square.  Honaker, owner…