I have a grainy, black and white snapshot of my family, taken in 1961, that shows all nine of us dressed to the nines; Dad, my brothers and me in coats, ties and shined leather shoes. more

If you like Thai and Vietnamese spring rolls — the fresh ones that are wrapped in rice paper, bursting with vegetables and shrimp — you will like this salad. more

There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago. more

In 14 years as a diesel mechanic with Kunshek Chat and Coal Company in Pittsburg, Bob Crumby has never missed a paycheck, even after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.  more

The 2nd Annual PSU Dance Research Symposium and Performance will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.  more

For the first time back after two years due to COVID-19, PSU’s Indian Student Association (ISA) will host its celebration of Holi from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at Gorilla Village.  more

After two years, the Pittsburg ArtWalk is set to return downtown as an in-person event on April 29. more

This is the second of two excerpts from a chapter about Dick Shaw’s money-making schemes growing up in Pittsburg. It’s taken from his memoir, “Tales from the Professor: Life is a Hoot!”, which is available on Amazon. more

As one of the poorest counties in Kansas, many residents of Crawford County have limited access to fresh, healthy food. Live Well Crawford County is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing this problem and promoting healthy living in general.  more

It's time for a little comfort, and here is a sweet fix. Pound cakes are the pleasing plain-Janes of desserts: figurative no-nonsense confections that provide a welcome pick-me-up without wandering into sugary oblivion. more