David Earl Town, 62, passed away at his home in Toronto, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.David was born May 2, 1951, in Eureka, the son of Earl M. and Mary Jane (Williams) Town.David was born…

Barbara Joan Creason, 87, Iola, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Windsor Place in Iola.Joan was born March 12, 1926, in Harris, the daughter of Emmett and Charlotte (Richardson) Reddington. She grew up in…

Veterans Day — Nov. 11 each year — is a set aside to recognize those who have served the country in any branch of the military.Parades, special events and other means are used to note…

A new policy allows more flexibility for elementary teachers and administrators in USD 257. The elementary boundary policy change was approved by board of education members at their meeting Monday night. District staff may enroll…

HUMBOLDT — USD 258 schools are prepared to identify and deal with threats to students.John Johnson, high school principal, reviewed security measures and plans to deal with threats on several levels at Monday night’s school…

“My supervising officer said, ‘it is not a rumor, you are going.’ It changed the looks of the men’s faces, we were going to war,” Earl Bell said to a classroom full of fifth graders,…

Two Allen Community College alums helped their new school to a conference championship Saturday.Former Red Devils Garrett Colglazier and Josh Whittaker helped lead St. Mary to the KCAC championship Saturday in Winfield.Colglazier and Whittaker, who…

CHERRYVALE  — Some postgame venting led to damage in the locker room at Cherryvale High School’s football stadium Saturday.A Humboldt High player admitted to causing the damage following the Cubs’ 31-0 loss to Cherryvale in…

UNIONTOWN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s girls basketball teams swept three games at Uniontown Monday, while the Wildcat boys went 1-1.The Wildcat girls A team won its second straight game to open the 2013 season,…

In addition to having both teams qualify for the Region VI playoffs this year, Allen Community College’s soccer teams also brought home several postseason honors.Seven players in all — four for the men, three for…