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Allen County could face roughly $150,000 in future election equipment costs as state and federal voting standards continue to change, a looming expense that led to discussion Tuesday morning as County Clerk Shannon Patterson urged…

A proposed daycare and career education project came a step closer to reality Monday as the USD 257 board of education approved moving forward with a $500,000 grant application through the Patterson Family Foundation. Superintendent…

After more than 12 years leading Allen County EMS through departmental restructuring, staffing shortages, rising costs and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, EMS Director Michael Burnett has stepped away from the position he held…

HUMBOLDT — Monday night’s meeting of the Humboldt Council adopted a somber note when Mayor Nobby Davis recognized Saturday’s tragic accident that resulted in the drowning of a Humboldt man and the rescue of his…

Though Allen County has yet to launch its planned recycling venture, it may already have changed in scope. Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner told the Register Tuesday the county may have an opportunity…

Iola High School held its 147th commencement Saturday afternoon, as 64 members of the Class of 2026 became the latest crop of USD 257 graduates. Brennen Coffield, Bethany Miller and Bella Rahming were recognized as…

HUMBOLDT — A man died Sunday after he jumped into the Neosho River Saturday morning to rescue a child who had fallen into the water. Humboldt Police Chief Shannon Moore confirmed the incident occurred, but…

Allen Community College graduates were encouraged to embrace resilience, community and kindness at Saturday’s graduation of the Class of 2026.. The event marked the college’s 97th commencement ceremony. The ceremony featured remarks from Student Senate…

COLONY — Watch out world. If there were any questions about the quality of students coming out of the Crest School District, they were answered with a thunderous roar Saturday. The Crest High School Class…

Iola High School saluted its drama students with style Friday, with the 61st annual Little Oscars ceremony. Performers and technicians alike were recognized, as were forensics team members. Special recognition went to longtime supporters Linda…