Having led a fulfilling and blessed life with his high school sweetheart and soulmate of 55-plus years, Michael J. Smith was born to Jesse S. Smith and Helen Badour Smith on Aug. 29, 1943, and…

MORAN — Denise Rohan, the new national commander for the American Legion, had a message for Moran members in her visit Tuesday morning.“The American Legion is about family first,” Rohan said. “We are about taking…

YATES CENTER — An Iola man faces a litany of charges after twice leading officers on chases before being arrested Tuesday morning.Woodson County Sheriff Wayne Faulkner said Cesar Williams, 27, was arrested Tuesday morning when…

To the list of classic movie quotes — “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” (“Gone With the Wind”); “We’ll always have Paris” (“Casablanca”); “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” (“The…

For the past quarter-century, fans of Buster Keaton have flocked to Iola and Piqua to celebrate the silent film legend, his peers and their impact in the world of the arts.That leads them to this…

Construction of a wind farm in northeast Allen County may take its most profound step yet on Oct. 26.That’s when Allen County planning commissioners will consider whether to recommend approval for a zoning variance to…

Allen County commissioners want to know if a change in plans for the parking lot at the new G&W Foods should cost less than first thought. And, if so, is the county due a refund…

The Iola eighth-grade volleyball team came away winners at Santa Fe Trail on Monday as both the A and B-teams beat the Lady Chargers. The A-Team had to gut it out in a five-set battle,…

Iola junior varsity linebacker Carson McGraw lunges at a running Charger in the Mustangs 12-6 loss to Santa Fe Trail at home on Monday.

The Iola seventh grade volleyball team hosted their “Net Games” on Saturday and finished fourth overall behind Parsons, Chanute and Independence. Iola opened up the tournament losing both sets to Parsons (14-25, 14-25). The Ponies…