Kristin Shorb has built up an impressive academic resume at Allen Community College, maintaining a 3.75 grade-point average, working part time for her father and balancing her never-ending duties of motherhood — all from 100…

Agriculture officials fear new rules mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor will put an unnecessary cramp in the style of family farms.Some of the rules would fundamentally change the way family farms have operated…

Ruth Hoffmeier, 89, of Welda died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Anderson County Hospital Long Term Care in Garnett. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Welda Methodist Church. Burial will be in…

 Gene M. Wilmoth, 79, of Gardner died at his home on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.   Gene was born on July 6, 1932, in Colony, to Avery and Agnes (Houlton) Wilmoth.…

Ashley Snesrud, Iola, and Christopher Milburn, Wymore, Neb., are planning July 21 wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Beatrice, Neb. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jim and Melody Snesrud, Iola. She is a 2009…

George Collins, Piqua, and Ann Collins, Buckeye, Ariz., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Andrea Collins, to Robert Perez, both of Goodyear, Ariz., son of Elaine Gabaldon, Chula Vista, Calif. The bride-elect…

As Juliet said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose would smell as sweet by any other name.” So, for economy’s sake, call it almost anything but “pink slime.” Even “lean, finely…

At last, a truly bipartisan issue has been found. President Obama and Mitt Romney agree the Augusta National golf club should open its membership to (horrors!) women. The president spoke through White House press secretary…

UNIONTOWN — Uniontown High’s baseball team is 0-7 on the 2012 season. The Eagles dropped a Three Rivers League doubleheader Monday at home against Northeast High of Arma. Northeast won 15-11 and 12-2. The double…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Cubs have recorded a 6-0 start to the 2012 season. On Monday, the Cubs powered past visiting Burlington High’s Wildcats 12-5 and 15-5, a five-inning contest. Grayson Pearish was the winning…