July 2, 2026
Read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America in their entirety in this edition!
June 4, 2026
Girard High School boys claim first State Championship in school history!
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Full Verbatim Transcript: Crawford County Republican Gubernatorial Forum
FULL VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT – CANDIDATE Q&ACrawford County Republican Gubernatorial ForumSaturday, April 25, 2026 | Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium,…
Bike the US for MS to stop in Pittsburg, increase awareness
BY PRESTON FRAZIER HOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ When a pack of 35 cross-country cyclists rolls into Pittsburg on…
Harvest to Market Grant: Harvesting rural opportunities
BY LAINEY PRINCE HOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ In hopes of strengthening local farmers, ranchers, and producers, the Harvest…
Crawford County Commission adopts traffic and roadway safety plan dubbed “Vision Zero” – Southeast Kansas Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
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Department Spotlight: Emergency Care Close to Home with Peter Bates, APRN
Our Roots. Our People. Department Spotlight: Caring for our community when it matters most. Emergency Care Close…
Community rallies to support Basauri family after tragic loss
BY PHILIP STEVENS HOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ In the days following the death of Girard High School senior…
Local musicians reflect on 9th consecutive season of Music on the Patio
BY PRESTON FRAZIER HOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ For eight consecutive years, “Music on the Patio” has entertained Southeast…
Legendary pitcher Frank Wickware’s story comes home to Girard
KANSAS TO COOPERSTOWN: PHIL DIXON TO SHARE THE STORY OF GIRARD’S NEGRO LEAGUE STAR, FRANK WICKWAREBY PHILIP…