REGION -- Shelby County residents shouldn’t have to worry much about mosquitoes that transfer the Zika virus this summer, but there likely will be plenty of the insects around to spread other diseases, and generally make life miserable. Ken Holscher, assistant professor of entomology at Iowa...
HARLAN -- Shelby County Relay for Life had a successful event Friday, June 3 in downtown Harlan, raising more than $103,000 for Cancer research. Shown above, a number of walkers at the event carry the banner during a survivor’s walk. See inside today’s Harlan News-Advertiser for a full photo page...
SHELBY-- Economic development efforts continue in Shelby this summer, as crews broke ground on the East Street streetscape project May 16. The construction will be between Station Street and Center Street and will last 120 days from the day it began.
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WALNUT -- The Walnut City Council voted 4-1 May 19 to accept the Walnut School buildings from the school district, but future uses for the buildings still are to be determined. The newly-formed AHSTW School District becomes official with reorganization July 1, and discussions have been held...
REGIONAL -- A more summer-like weather pattern has settled in to the greater Shelby County area this past week, but not before above average rainfall during the spring created soggy conditions throughout the Midwest. Local residents are embracing the nicer weather, but according to local and...
HARLAN -- As the sun sets on a very cold and snowy winter, a new glow will find its way to Harlan with the help of a newly-formed Christmas lighting committee. Headed by Todd Valline, Director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the committee was formed about a month ago...
As Friday night’s rain showers passed, in their wake was a unique double rainbow visible in the eastern sky.
HARLAN -- The Shelby County Relay for Life held Friday, June 3 was a great success. Here, honorary survivor Julie Bruck lights the Torch of Hope, a Shelby County tradition. See Friday’s Harlan News-Advertiser for complete coverage with photos from the Relay. (Photo by Sarah Muller)
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A gllimpse of Harlan activities at Log Cabin Days and Art in the Park!