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Data Technique President Terry Calloway, center, along with First State Bank employees Kelly Nays, left, and Jeff Wilbert, drink a toast during a celebration recently after the company reached the $1 million mark in annual sales.
Crestline cashier foils armed robbery; 3 suspects escape in car
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Nov. 8, 1923 Three men, who escaped in a motorcar, attempted to hold up the Farmers & Miners State Bank at … more
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Dr. Robert Haderlein, U.S. Navy, died September 14, 2016, at the age of 93.  
The oral history of Robert Haderlein  
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Originally enlisting as a Navy dentist in late 1945, Dr. Haderlein missed World War II. He was recalled during the Korean War and served with the Army and the Marines. After the war, Dr. Haderlein … more
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Pittsburg shaken up by talk of apocolyptic earthquake
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Nov. 7, 1923 Agitated discussion last night along Broadway in pool halls, barber shops, ice cream emporiums and … more
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Denali National Park
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     Every year we hear about people traveling to Alaska.  It is a prized trip to win on numerous game shows.  Yes, it is a place to visit and is like no other in these … more
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Quonset huts in California. Birt would’ve seen a very similar landscape in Korea.
The oral history of Oscar Birt
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Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1937, Private First Class Oscar Birt served in Korea only a few years after the armistice was signed. He reminisces about working in the parts room of a motor pool … more
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U.S. Navy veteran Wayne Reinhart poses with his family after receiving a Quilt of Valor on Saturday at the Pittsburg State Veterans’ Memorial for his service from 1971 to 1975. 
SWMO sailor awarded Quilt of Valor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, U.S. Navy veteran Wayne Reinhart received a Quilt of Valor in a short ceremony at the Pittsburg State Veterans’ Memorial for his … more
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New hotel in Pittsburg; new stop signs in Frontenac; county missing $60,000
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Nov. 4-6, 1923 The chances of Pittsburg to have a modern six- or seven-story hotel building seem to be favorable, … more
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The Abou Ben Ahem Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri.
No challenges to new overpass; Saia says construction begins in late ’74
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Nov. 3, 1923 Under a full head of steam, the Shrine special train bearing Pittsburg's delegation to Springfield, … more
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A Quilt of Valor is presented to Petty Officer First Class Robert Tolman who served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1967. During that time, he served in the “Gator Navy” aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2), a type of amphibious assault ship resembling a small aircraft carrier and designed to deliver Marines across a hostile beach via landing craft, amphibious assault vehicle, or by helicopter.
Navy “gator” receives Quilt of Valor
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The Veterans’ Memorial at Pittsburg State University features a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. as its centerpiece. The memorial is also dotted with pavers bearing the names of local veterans with new ones being dedicated every Memorial and Veterans’ Day. 
Veterans’ Day events scheduled across the county
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Veterans’ Day is next weekend and communities and schools across the county are scheduling activities and remembrances. Two of the bigger events are posted by Pittsburg … more
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Halloween Memories
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This recollection of Terry Bartlow’s sure brought back some memories of Halloween in the 1950s and 60s for me, especially outfits created by parents (in my case, Grandma Mary who made monkey … more
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Raids in Franklin, Frontenac net 20 gallons of wine, whiskey
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Nov. 2, 1923 More than one third of seats for the operas, “Madame Butterfly” and “La … more
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A tear and a smile
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People of a certain age will remember what happened if you weren’t careful how you rolled the paper into an old Royal typewriter. Everything came out askew.   It’s the way … more
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Mjolnir and Rough Cut Lumber
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We cannot learn until we are ready.  When we are ready, learning comes proportionally with effort. I am now into woodworking with hand tools. My favorite tool is the chisel.  … more
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Railroad disaster averted by mere minutes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 27, 1923 Between 20 and 25 passengers on a J. & P. interurban car in route from Pittsburg to Columbus … more
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The Family Resource Center on a busy day in 1998. The Center opened on August 25, 1997.
County Attorney to open investigation into misuse of funds
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 26, 1923 An adverse ruling by an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner on adjustment of freight rates from … more
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Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
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Former Pittsburg resident, Jack Coughenour, graduate of Pitt State (when it was Kansas State Teachers College) was in town a couple weeks back. Over coffee at Harry’s Café, he told … more
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Northwest Missouri State’s Twan Young (23) and Aaron Crowe (7) converge on Pittsburg State’s Lateef  Walker during the 23-18 win by the host Bearcats in Maryville, Mo., October 25, 1998.
Dunkirk youths denied prize at masked ball in Capaldo
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 25, 1923 Citizens of Pittsburg may have an opportunity, within a few months, to vote to issue bonds for a … more
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Army Master Sergeant Marc McCully received his Quilt of Valor Wednesday last at the Frontenac American Legion Post 43. McCully has served nearly 30 years in the Kansas National Guard, including a tour in Iraq in 2005. 
Frontenac soldier receives Quilt of Valor
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — On Wednesday, October 18, Marc McCully was awarded a Quilt of Valor for his nearly 30 years of service in the Kansas Army National Guard. Born and raised in Frontenac, McCully … more
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Pittsburg Police Chief warns not to start Halloween pranks early
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 24, 1923 A total of $2,141 toward the stadium at K. S. T. C. was raised at alumni banquets held during the … more
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