LAHARPE — Members of Cub Scout Troop 3055 and Boy Scout Troop 55 of Iola were busy Saturday planting trees at the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility. The trees, donated by Josh Oberley of Modern…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’m a woman in my 40s who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Cool. Explains a lot. Since receiving my diagnosis, I’ve had a major shift in how I…

A series of workshops will be held for youth over the week of spring break by the Southwind Extension District at no-charge. These workshops will be for all youth who are 7-18 years of age.…

City of Iola crews helped CITF replace dirt in the group’s flower barrels around the square. Someone also captured this fox enjoying himself in the fresh dirt. CITF plants flowers and decorates the barrels during…

Accidents On Feb. 3, a vehicle driven by Johnathon Burris turned west onto Miller Road and damaged property owned by Tramec LLC, then turned south into the Walmart parking lot and damaged the lawn, trees,…

Who doesn’t love an Easter egg hunt? A local fundraising effort will scatter chocolate-filled eggs over participating yards overnight on March 30. “Egg My Yard” is a fundraiser for Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy’s competition dance…

The exit ramps at U.S. 169 and Douglas (Plummer) road interchange 2 miles north of Chanute will be closed Monday through Wednesday. The Kansas Department of Transportation will install light towers there. The north- and…

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and Hope Unlimited are teaming up for a community Chicken and Noodle Dinner Fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29. The entree will be accompanied by mashed potatoes, green…

Dear Carolyn: My ex-wife asked for a separation in December 2022, and we finalized the divorce in August, so it’s not even been six months. I know it was for the best; we weren’t happy…

CHEROKEE — The Marmaton Valley High School forensics team claimed the Three Rivers League championship Saturday. Several students qualified for the state speech and drama championships by placing first or second in their respective competitions.…