It feels disloyal to not patronize local businesses.  But do it anyway.  And when this health crisis is over, double your loyalty.   The crazy thing about viruses like the COVID-19 is that they can…

HUMBOLDT — The Monarch Cement Co. has safeguards in place as health concerns grow amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. The first priority is ensuring the company’s workers exercise common sense, explained Walter Wulf Jr., chairman…

The Arizona Cardinals have added one of the NFL’s top receivers to join an intriguing young team aiming to make a big move in the NFC West. The Cardinals acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins…

The first “person under investigation” for possible COVID-19 illness has prompted more restrictive precautions at Allen County Regional Hospital. No cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Allen County, though cases have been…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Racing to stall an expected surge of coronavirus cases, the White House released a series of sweeping guidelines that for the next 15 days will temporarily rewrite the norms of American society.…

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers are pushing ahead with the Japanese leg of the torch relay despite the threat of the spreading coronavirus. The Olympic flame, which is due to arrive on Friday from…

The Iola Public Library has closed its doors until further notice because of the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Materials may continue to be returned to the book drop in the alley north of the library. Staff…

The cold rain was falling in hard green drops as I rounded the forested corner that hides Big Sandy cemetery. Cedar trees dripped in the morning mist, and hungry blackbirds were calling near the rectangular…

A pair of social service agencies will remain open, but with some changes, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Humanity House, an organization that serves low-income families from Iola and Allen County, will no…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has suspended its season until May as part of the CDC’s recommendation to postpone gatherings for the next eight weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic The decision came after at…