INDEPENDENCE — Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade girls overcame a slow start Monday evening.The Ponies failed to score in the first quarter, but their defense held host Independence within striking distance.Iola evened the score to 6-6…

Six traffic accidents involving deer have occurred the past few days in Allen County, which prompted Sheriff Tom Williams to remind motorists to be watchful when driving in rural areas.Thursday night a vehicle driven by…

Allen Community College music director Ted Clous is bringing back a national tradition for the holiday season — one many people have never heard of.Merry Tuba Christmas, set for the Sunday in the ACC theater,…

This holiday season couponing and finding the best deals on gifts are what the people of McGinty-Whitworth are providing for locals. A McGinty-Whitworth holiday booklet with coupons is included in today’s issue of the Register.…

Council members approved five items that will be submitted to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism for grants to improve trails in the city. Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock will submit a resolution…

Sports and health were the focal points at Monday night’s USD 257 board of education meeting.   Terry Lower, middle school athletic director, gave a rundown of the fall and upcoming winter sports, along with his…

Using Thanksgiving as a theme, USD 257 administrators and teachers had several opportunities to demonstrate their appreciation for students and each other.In early November, the district celebrated thankfulness by recognizing the accomplishments of our USD…

Betty J. Gilpin, 59, of Garnett, passed away on Nov. 17, 2012, at the Coffey County Hospital, Burlington.She was born March 20, 1953, in Colony, the daughter of Junior Lee and Imagene (Sutton) Gilpin. Memorial…

Billie June Smith, 88, a homemaker of Wichita, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Visitation is from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115…

Bill Shirley, Iola mayor and retired Army, will give the keynote address at Wreath Across America Day, Dec. 15, at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott. The holiday event to honor veterans starts at 11…