Obituary: Bernadette A. Coomes
Bernadette A. Coomes 1960-2022 Our community lost one of its most impactful women on June 18,…
When the ground is wet, take to the skies
BY RON GATES HOMETOWN GIRARD If you’ve been driving around the countryside recently, you have probably…
Memorial Day – What is the true cost of the holiday?
OPINION BY LESLIE MONTEEHOMETOWN GIRARD “Comment with your Memorial Weekend plans!” screamed a Facebook post with a…
Hydroponic farm provides hyper-local organic produce for Crawford County residents
BY LESLIE MONTEEHOMETOWN GIRARD “A high tide raises all boats in the harbor,” says Brad Fourby, owner…
Obituary: Donnie Grotheer
On March 21, 2022, our loving Savior called Donald Charles Grotheer, 62 of Pittsburg, Kansas to be…
Griffin Albritton: teacher, warrior, miracle of Girard
BY LESLIE MONTEEHOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ When you hear about five-year-old Griffin Albritton, he sounds like any other…
Regenerative agriculture emerges on Murphy Generations Farm
BY LESLIE MONTEE HOMETOWN GIRARD Like many families across Crawford County, Jeff Murphy of Girard has farming…
Heartland Rural Electric moves to implement new rate structure, offers more control to consumer-members
BY LESLIE MONTEEHOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ Everyone is always looking for ways to lower their expenditures and monthly…