Allen County Farmers Market sites are set up at several locations once again this week. The Tuesday market runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at Iola’s Cofachique Park, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday on…

Spring is here! The warmer weather and longer days result in more time outdoors for the many activities we like to do. For some, one of those activities involves riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs. Riding…

Hello, Carolyn: I’ve been married to my partner for over 20 years. We have tween and teenage kids. I feel unhappy a good bit of the time. I feel like I don’t want to be…

ELSMORE — The Elsmore Alumni Banquet will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at the Elsmore Community Building.   The building will be open at 4 p.m. for attendees to visit prior to the…

Dear Carolyn: My husband denies he’s gay but the sex stopped as soon as I said, “I do.” I thought it was me, and we had to see the fertility specialist to get pregnant twice.…

Convicted as follows: Candace E. Elbrader, Iola, improper window tint, $175 Timothy A. Fisher, Chanute, failure to carry/exhibit license, $1,500 Jacquelyn R. Mason, Iola, disorderly conduct, $195 Sharaa L. Sweat, Iola, failure to carry/exhibit license,…

Arrest reported Iolan Brooklyn Sanchez was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of trespassing in the 10 block of North State Street, Iola police officers said. On Wednesday, officers arrested Ieasha Kalman, 23, Iola, in the 600…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My husband of more than 30 years died six months ago. I am just getting through the days, 15 minutes at a time. I go to work. Feed…

Dear Dr. Roach: I wonder if you could comment on the relative merits of new cholesterol measurements that were recently presented to me. I have been maintaining my total cholesterol level just below 200 (at…

Director Sharon Moreland and Lesa Cole of the Iola Public Library learned about advocacy with Logan Stenseng, Thrive Allen County’s policy and strategic initiatives coordinator, at a hands-on workshop April 18 at the library.  Stenseng…