The burden of living up to ourselves is upon us again.   – Stephen Dunn I was watching the Yankees’ melt down in the World Series when the boom, boom, boomer and flash-crack of … more

As a high and middle school English teacher, I try to stay hip to the new slang that comes around each generation that I teach. I have been a teacher since 1997 and I have taught Gen Y, or … more

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, "Paul," for 20 years. I never remarried. The divorce was mostly my fault because I was unfaithful. We never tried to save our marriage. He … more

Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg. … more

Are you Brussels sprouts-averse? This recipe may help. It takes the divisive earthy crucifer and greets it head-on with equally potent ingredients: kimchi, gochujang and yes, fish sauce.   … more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Nov. 1, 1924 Due possibly to the fact that the city was patrolled by an extra-large force of officers last night, … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Martin S. Metzger, lead singer and songwriter of Martin & the Dead Guys' Band, has a colorful life and musical journey. He learned to play guitar at a twelve years old and … more

DEAR ABBY: I dated a colleague when I was 22 but broke it off because I couldn't deal with the fact that he was several inches shorter than me. I did not tell him why. I just said, "It's me, not … more

Thursday, Oct. 31   Yoga with Mona  Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount … more

Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg. … more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 31, 1924 Students and faculty of the Pittsburg Teachers College, about 500 of them, were in attendance last … more

Prologue. Time - the present. A young man, Jim, is riding in the passenger seat of a car driven by a young woman, Mary Ann. Jim is thinking about making out with Mary Ann, but in just a short time, … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. —Trauma Parlor is a three-piece heavy alternative band from Pittsburg, Kansas that was formed in 2015. The band members include Gabe Harris on drums and percussion, … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Charlie Brown would be shocked at the sight of children scrambling for rocks on Halloween. But for the past five years, some Pittsburg children have made it into a tradition.   From 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, tables full of 350 colorful, painted rocks will be set up at Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park, 757 W. 4th St., along with small bags of candy.   more

DEAR ABBY: I'm a woman in my early 20s, and I have been dating my man for two years. I love him dearly and want to spend the rest of my life with him. He plans to propose before the end of the year, … more

Wednesday, Oct. 30    Arma Public Library    Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma Public Library every Monday thru Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Medicare 101 … more

Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg. … more

     Those of you who are older will know what I mean when I say that the older we get, the more important our memories are to us, especially the many good memories.  For those … more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 30, 1924 The Teachers College calendar, published monthly by the school printing department, has been issued … more

DEAR ABBY: I chaired an event with a local service organization. Many hours were exhausted with planning and decorating. During the program, a few members playfully started throwing some items from … more