LAHARPE — Electricity is about to become more expensive for LaHarpe residents. And there’s not much the city or its residents can do about it. LaHarpe City Council members peppered a Westar representative at a…

Six area students — Clara Boyd, Zury Burleson, Madison Carlin, Zachary Cokely, Nathan Cunningham and Erin Klubek — have been named recipients of the Helen Gates Whitehead Scholarship. The scholarships are made available to any…

Dear editor, Are you as sickened by the election propaganda as I am?  The constant barrage of nasty, border-line slanderous mailings put out by those who want to overhaul Kansas government has been, in my…

The communities of Elsmore, Savonburg and Stark are joining forces Saturday with a Tri-City Garage Sale. Almost 20 homes and each town’s community building (see maps) will host the sales, scheduled to include appliances, tools,…

The Mildred Store has joined the Double Up Food Bucks program, a healthy food incentive program that helps low-income families eat more healthy food and supports local farmers and local economies. With the Double Up…

In a world where professional athletes are treated more like commodities than people, and, vice versa, a professional athlete’s allegiance to a team is fleeting, it’s refreshing to focus on a local ball team where…

The Republican primary for the 2nd District U.S. House seat is crowded, with seven candidates jostling for attention over a long, hot summer. Chances are you’ll hear a lot more about Topekan Steve Watkins in…

Dear editor, It’s posted by the county, 45 mph from Iola city limits to Humboldt city limits. Most local drivers seem to know and obey. Also, no passing zones. But somebody is going to die.…

Humanity House If you know anyone who lives in poverty and uses TANF or SNAP to survive, you may understand their struggle. If you don’t, you may not clearly understand what is happening while you…

Hospital leaders could entertain offers to lease Allen County Regional Hospital, but they doubt such a plan would work. A task force is examining whether to continue a management contract with Hospital Corporation of America…