It was a very merry Blue Plate Special at Lincoln Elementary School Wednesday evening.The monthly SAFE BASE dinners highlight seasonal foods made by program participants. In this case, the holiday theme ruled, with finger foods…

USD 257 board members want to hire a new superintendent of schools within “a relatively short time,” they said Wednesday night as they put the search process in motion. Initially, the Kansas Association of School…

  Lawrence co. will determine land value for new hospital   Hospital trustees approved Martens Appraisal to establish the fair market value of property for the site of a new Allen County Hospital.Trustees will work…

Virgil H. Roberts, 86, of Iola died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at Allen County Hospital in Iola.He was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Baldwin, the son of John Orson and Alma (Palmer) Roberts. He grew…

Paul Henry Tholen, 82, of Moran, went to be with his savior Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family.He was born April 27, 1928, in Oakley, the son of Henry and…

I have been the director of the Allen County Historical Society for almost one year. In that time, we have worked to become a more visible, viable, and active part of the community. To this…

I want to thank the woman who found my purse in a shopping cart outside Walmart  last Saturday.You are an angel in disguise.As a woman, my life is in my purse. Thanks to you and…

I have been the director of the Allen County Historical Society for almost one year. In that time, we have worked to become a more visible, viable, and active part of the community. To this…

Judge Henry E. Hudson of the Federal District Court of Richmond, Va., ruled against a key provision in the health care law Monday. Americans cannot be required to obtain health care insurance, he ruled, because…

RICHMOND — A little distance was all Central Heights’ boys needed Tuesday night.The Vikings took full advantage of a lull in Crest High’s offensive performance, turning a one-point lead after one period into a 14-point…