Some unofficial election results.In the primary election Tuesday, Bryan Murphy defeated Jared Froggatte 1,159 to 753 (60 percent to 40 percent) for Allen County Sheriff for the Republican nomination. Murphy will face Skyler Clark (independent)…

To the editor: From my bed in Allen County Hospital: It is so important for us to elect the proper people that I am compelled to write from here. The person for the position of…

With the primary election just a day away, have you decided who you would choose to vote for you? The question is directed to that 80 percent of the registered voters who are expected to…

Europe not only has a debt problem that keeps many of its member countries teetering on the brink of full-fledged depression, it also suffers from a lack of babies. Yes, babies. The fertility rates in…

SABETHA — They started at 8. Now, they’ve won state. In a winner-take-all game on a picture-perfect Sunday morning, the 2012 Kansas American Legion AA Baseball State Championship was decided. On Somerset Park’s “field of…

Another school year approaches and with that come goals and aspirations for USD 257.  Brian Pekarek, superintendent of schools, has outlined some principles he intends to pursue this year. “We have some plans that include…

Bryan Murphy said today Jerry Daniels, Humboldt, would serve as his undersheriff, if he is elected sheriff. Murphy, undersheriff under Sheriff Tom Williams, is seeking the Republican nomination for Allen County sheriff in Tuesday’s primary…

Each day it appears more likely this year may challenge for being the driest ever. Already the summer is one of the hottest ever, with temperatures near or above 100 degrees multiple times.  Through today,…

Charles Alan Johnson, 60, Gas, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home. Charles was born May 15, 1952, in Iola, the son of William Orin and Lavon (Kinman) Johnson. He grew up in Iola,…

Sara Meiwes and Scott Stinnett are planning an Oct. 20 wedding at St. John’s Catholic Church in Iola. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gene and Karen Meiwes. She is a 2007 graduate of Marmaton…