DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that's not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband's brother … more

Wednesday, Oct. 9   Arma Public Library    Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma Public Library every Monday thru Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Girard Public Library … 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. 9, 1924 Pledging undivided support to Alexander Howat and other deposed officials, local union 2689 of Ringo … more

It’s my last day working the Reference Desk and there’s really only one thing I need to do: say thank you to so many people. If you came to Friday’s reception—thank you. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thanks to food and beverage enthusiasts in the area, community members can enjoy German festivities this month without buying plane ticket.   Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 10 p.m., the Mirza Shriners are inviting the public to taste beers, eat delicious food and take home a collectible mug for $25. The beer festival will take place at the Shriner’s Temple at 110 W. 5th Street in Pittsburg. The party will have entertainment, games and an authentic German outfit contest.   more

DEAR ABBY: A year ago, I met a wonderful man on a cruise. We hit it off fabulously, and since we live 1,000 miles apart, we stay in touch primarily by phone -- talking and video chatting. He has come … more

Tuesday, Oct. 8   Arma Public Library  Lapghan Ladies at 11:30 a.m.  Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma Public Library every Monday thru Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 … 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

     In today’s busy world, people seem to always be in a hurry to get where they are going.  They don’t take time to take in the beauty around them or the history. A … more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 8, 1924 It was a gay, well-pleased throng which seethed through the exposition tent on East Tenth Street, … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– National traveling cover band Hairball rocked out like it was 1985 again at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday night. The crowd of 1,100 danced and raised a glass to a … more

DEAR ABBY: My "best friend," as he has labeled our relationship, moved in with me eight months ago. He claims to have no romantic feelings for me. Despite this, he sleeps in my bed next to me and … more

Saturday, Oct. 5   Cherokee Legion Dinner   Steak dinner at the Cherokee American Legion, 109 S Vine, Cherokee, begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes a 16 oz. Ribeye, baked potato, and … 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

I got the news in a text from sister Penny on Sunday that Kris Kristofferson had died at 88.   His straight-forward songs — stories that dive deep into the human experience and the … more

A remix of Breakfast in America was coming over the sound system. I was feeling good about myself for knowing what a re-mix is, kinda.  And I am old enough to remember when Supertramp’s … more

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 5-7, 1924 Murder by unknown parties was the coroner jury's verdict of the death of John Patrick, 53, who was … more

I am forever astounded by the nostalgia for Gen X IP in film. We are the generation that grew up with cable TV, the invention of VHS and DVDs, and were there when the internet changed the world. … more

DEAR ABBY: Some relatives come once or twice a year from out of state to stay at my in-laws' house. For the past 20-plus years, it has been the same routine. They show up, but we never know ahead of … more