May has been Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are on social media at all, you have seen the memes about "Check on your strong friends" and "Be kind." My cynical Gen X nature gets a little tired of the lip service given to mental health in this country. Are we really doing these things? more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives more

Here’s the conclusion of the three-part story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about a mysterious fire in the family home at 1805 South Broadway, in Pittsburg. — J.T.K. more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives more

As promised, this week’s column is on the types of social media. more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives more

My grandparents were masters when it came to gardening. The back half of their spacious backyard overflowed with vegetable plants — lettuce, beans, potatoes, okra, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and a gooseberry plant or two (which I gave a wide berth because of the sticker-y branches and I didn’t care for the fruit. Still don’t). My grandmother then canned or froze all that produce, as well as fruit they picked from the orchard in Parker, which then fed them the rest of the year. Some years they rented a garden plot elsewhere in town so they could grow even more produce. They had the greenest of thumbs and we got to reap the fruits — and vegetables — of their labor. more

Saturday, May 20 Little Balkans Quilt Guild Sew Day The Little Balkans Quilt Guild Sew Day will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 6th and Pine Streets. Little … more

I’m just getting over my second bout of the varse. You might know it by its more commonly referred to infectious microbe name — virus.    Thur kin tuh wuhn nuther … buht thur … more

We were dubbed "Generation X" by author Douglas Coupland in 1991. "Whatever'"was our mantra (still is). "Slackers." "The Lost Generation." "The Forgotten Generation." "Latchkey Kids" These labels all … more

The essence of a green goddess sauce is (surprise!) an abundance of fresh green herbs. It's a light, bright and refreshing dip, dressing or crema. Precisely which herbs you use in the sauce is … more

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three months. We've had our ups and downs. He's more into me than I am into him. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and he has offered to drive … more

DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend, "Jana," and I have been together for 18 years. We live in a small community. About a year ago, a young single guy moved in next door. Jana and "Aiden" took an immediate … more

What follows is the second of a three series by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about a mysterious fire in the family home at 1805 South Broadway, in Pittsburg. — J.T.K. "What’s … more

DEAR ABBY: I have seen you mention in your column your cookbooklets of favorite recipes. I hope the meatloaf recipe is included. Years ago, I cut out your meatloaf recipe, and it's been a staple at … more

If you follow the news much at all, you might think that people are at odds with each other. It sure seems that way. Newscasts often end with segments that showcase stories of friends, neighbors, or … more

This program year, members of the Kansas Association Family Community Education program through the Co-Operative Extension Service are studying an informative lesson entitled, “What’s On Your … more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 16, 1923 The county commissioners in session at Girard yesterday formally disapproved the plan to establish a … more

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 16 years, but after the birth of my first child, our marriage went downhill. My husband withdrew and went out with friends often. When my brother was in the … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The awards for homes are David and Kimberly Lawson, 412 S. Locust St and Heath and Lynn Weidert, 2205 S. Stilwell: The business award goes to Stephanie Watts and Danielle … more