Virginia Helen Hale Weatherman, 91, Colony, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Virginia was born June 2, 1925, in Los Angeles, the daughter of Jacob Elijah and Ada Bell (Moore)…

In 1965, before the Internet and wide use of computers, efforts began to make library books more available throughout Kansas. Regional library systems were conceived, and a year later the Southeast Kansas Library System became…

Makayla Perez sat on a school bus, but this was no ordinary yellow school bus. This was the MARV bus, the new Meals and Reading Vehicle for USD 257’s summer lunch program. The white-painted bus…

Caitlin Golden and Casey Callaway, Louisburg, are engaged to be married June 11, 2016, at Holy Angels Church in Garnett. The bride-elect is the daughter of Pat and Trena Golden, Colony. She attended Crest High…

Jake Haviland was Humboldt’s unquestioned leader all season whether he was on the mound or in the batter’s box. Haviland served as the Cubs’ ace starting pitcher and propelled the Cubs to an undefeated regular…

The Iola softball team was rewarded for its improvement on the field this season by having four players given All-League recognition.  Chloe Gardner was named to the first-team All-League, while Sydney Wade, Sierra Snavely and…

Day was farmers cultivated crops to keep down weeds, bugs were a nuisance they tolerated and commercial fertilizer wasn’t as pervasive as today’s. You could drink from a creek without fear of getting sick. Not…

Kenneth Lee Lalman, 79, Chanute, formerly of Mapleton, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Diversicare of Chanute He was born July 17, 1936, in Centerville, the son of Kenneth “Spec” and Bernita Willis Lalman. He…

Delores Ruth Wilson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born Nov. 15, 1931, in Elsmore, the daughter of Fred F. and…

A crowd of 55 helped put focus into a series of goals they believe will make Allen County a healthier, more vibrant place to live, work and play. The second annual Allen County Tomorrow vision…