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Crespino still coaches Girard community
By Leslie Montee Hometown Girard When I first heard that Nancy Bauer, co-owner of Painted Barrels, had…
Kansas Crossing Casino marks $2 Million given to CTEC
BY RON GATES AND LESLIE MONTEE HOMETOWN GIRARD ▸▸ In Southeast Kansas, school districts and students often…
Wheat producers reaping what they have sown in SEK
BY LESLIE MONTEE HOMETOWN GIRARD When most Americans think of traditional Father’s Day activities, grilling, golfing, and…
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…