LAHARPE — Beverly Higinbotham was more than willing to give Scooter a few extra treats. “He’s our hero for the day,” Higinbotham said of the 18-month old dachshund who seemed largely oblivious to the extra…

HUMBOLDT — The two men, at an age when many aren’t too nimble, trotted onto the court in Humboldt High’s old gym and sent basketballs flying toward a goal. Some went in, some didn’t, but…

The symbol you see somewhat resembles woodblock art or a style of batik. Irregular geometric shapes are confined within a square. To the human eye, the shapes are merely squiggles. But to a computer, each…

Iola Mayor Bill Shirley is certain that a majority of Iola City Council members are in favor of seeing a new Allen County Hospital constructed on North Kentucky Street. “But that’s not what’s keeping me…

George B. Martin, 74, Omaha, Neb., died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011.He was married to his wife of 56 years, Thelma J. Martin, the father of David and grandfather of Tyler and Ellie and the brother…

1932 – 2011Ray Whiting, age 79, passed away at his home on October 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jeanie, children Gary, David, Kathy Greve, Tammy Marnell, Rick Murphy, Cindy…

Leota Mae Waddell, 94, Moran, formerly of Kincaid, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Allen County Hospital.She was born on July 5, 1917, in the old Allen County Hospital in LaHarpe, the daughter of Walter…

Blame the outbreaks of food poisoning such as the widespread listeria infections from cantaloupes on the long distance from farm to fork, scientists say. A cantaloupe from Rocky Ford country in Colorado will be handled…

Allen County Community College’s soccer teams came up empty on the road Saturday and at home Wednesday. The Red Devil women dropped a 4-1 decision to host Neosho County Saturday in Chanute. The ACCC men…

CHANUTE — Nine points. That’s all Allen County Community College’s volleyball team had at the end of Wednesday night’s first set. “Our serve receive was not effective nor was our offense in the first set,”…