NEODESHA — An explosion this morning at Neodesha’s Airosol plant sent one person to the hospital and shuttered schools today as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.The explosion, according to media reports, occurred around 6…

In preparing for their upcoming play, “Deal With It!,” members of the Allen Community College theatre department are foregoing the usual safety net of a script and are launching themselves boldly onto the emancipated —…

HUMBOLDT — With a crowd of well-wishers looking on, Dr. Brian Neely ceremoniously cut a ribbon Monday afternoon to announce the opening of the Allen County Regional Clinic at 111 S. Ninth St., on the…

Vernon H. “Red” Garner, Jr. was born April 24, 1928, in Iola, the son of Vernon H. “Bus” and Gladys Lorraine (Williams) Garner. He grew up in Iola along with two brothers, Ronald Garner and…

COLBY — Sometimes you need a little luck.DaRon Mims and Allen  Community College used some luck to get past Colby Community College on Saturday with a 76-75 win.The Red Devils trailed by two with four…

Scott Stanley, USD 257’s transportation director, gave credit to bus driver Heather Jones and other school employees for their work in the aftermath of a Friday afternoon bus accident that claimed the life of the…

The best thing about annual events is that they can serve as a mile-marker. Friday night’s ninth annual Thrive Allen County banquet highlighted the arc of the non-profit’s dramatic success as well as gave opportunity…

The Three Rivers League has announced its all-league teams for its 8-man and 11-man divisions. The teams were littered with local talent from Marmaton Valley, Crest and Yates Center.  Marmaton Valley running back Trevor Wilson…

While I’m more than willing to accept that Donald Trump will be our next president, it comes with a dose of skepticism only because of the company he seems to be attracting. On the one…

In today’s fast-paced world, often rife with turmoil, now and again it’s good to take some time off and give your mind freedom to drift. If nothing else during my 73 years I’ve learned how…