Wendy’s departure from Hillsboro left a void — and a vacant property — in November, 2024. That void may be filled before the year is up. 56 Family Restaurant of Galva is in talks with a group of local ...

Although schools pay for many costs of sports while expecting teachers or parents to pay for necessary classroom supplies, parents pay for school banners honoring athletes, contrary to what was stated ...

Some editions of last week’s paper incorrectly identified the owner of a cow and calf pair shown at Marion County Fair. The owner is Mason Voth, son of Jeremy and Denise Voth.

Corn harvest is more than a month away, but extension agent Rickey Roberts is willing to go out on a limb: “This year, the corn has a chance to be special.” Conditions have been good for corn, with ...

“Take Back the Bench” is, just like “Value Them Both,” another attempt to eliminate women’s rights, but this one is even more dangerous because it also would eliminate one of the greatest safeguards ...

Nocturnal, red-brown bugs that flock to artificial light sources are abundant on porches and sidewalks across the Flint Hills. Walk down Marion’s Main St. on a warm night, and you’ll come across a few ...

A blade patch recently applied to the road from US-56 to Pilsen is not sticking to a micro surface applied about a year ago. What the patching material is sticking to is tires of cars that drive over ...

Daniel Acklund, new superintendent at Centre School, is in his 20th year in education and his first year as a superintendent. His goal is to help students, teachers, staff member, and the community ...

Police gathered the flags and bent or broken metal poles and took them to city hall. They now are at the city shop, where they will be repaired or replaced by public works employees, city treasurer ...

Free food will be distributed next week to residents qualifying under revised income standards. A recipient must have monthly household income of no more than $2,413 plus $848 for each additional ...

A jangle of guitars and mandolins and a scent of cigars and “herbal” cigarettes filled the cool evening air during the first night of Bluegrass at the Lake. Huffy and the Night Train, a sextet from ...

Although the house, in the 900 block of Vine St., was occupied by one adult, the occupant was not injured. Marion County sheriff’s deputies also responded to the shooting incident. Police Chief ...