Linda Kay Walter, 66, Iola, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at her home.Linda was born July 30, 1947, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Robert Patrick and Patricia Lea (Adams) Shields and was…

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Norma L. Yancey will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the North Community Building.All are welcome to participate in the potluck luncheon.

Linda K. Walter, 66, of Iola, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola. You may sign…

Upon his release from 10 years in a Russian prison, Mikhail Khodorkovsky said he would devote his freedom to help those still, unjustly, behind bars.The efforts of those who worked to free the former oil…

The 16th annual Jingle Bell Jog, sponsored by Thrive Allen County, has been postponed until Jan. 1.The race, which was scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, was postponed due to icy road conditions.The Jingle Bell…

“I have an open mind and plan on listening,” Rep. Kent Thompson said of his role for the upcoming legislative session which debuts Jan. 13.Thompson was appointed Sept. 30 to fill Ed Bideau’s unexpired term…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School’s basketball squads picked up four wins in six tries Thursday evening.Both the HMS boys and girls went 2-1 on the evening against visiting Neodesha.In boys action, Humboldt’s seventh-graders downed Neodesha,…

LE ROY — Lebo High’s defense created the same headaches Friday that have plagued Southern Coffey County High’s girls this season.The Wolves effectively harassed SCC’s guards and post players through a stifling full-court press in…

LE ROY — Southern Coffey County High’s boys weren’t much in the mood to offer second chances to their opponents from Lebo High.On Friday, SCC held off the Wolves, in large part because of its…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s girls hung with Neodesha here Friday night for a half, but then the Bluestreaks took advantage of a decided height advantage en route to a 47-34 victory.Megan Littau, a 6-foot senior,…