Children hone golf skills through Elks program

A Frontenac woman pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud Thursday.

In mid June, NPC International announced that it would be making use of the former National Mills building at 711 E. Washington.

To the person or persons that sneaked into my driveway and has stolen my grandson’s Murray mini bike. I want you to know that my grandson helped pay for this mini bike, he was just learning to ride it.

I’m certain that many of us are disgusted with the amount of media coverage centered on the death and funeral of Michael Jackson.

In his post-game speech to his team, CCBA head coach Dave Gromer told them that in the beginning of the season, he thought that he saw something special in his team.

Many of the players that will take the field for the 39th Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl on July 25 will be performing before the largest crowd that’s ever attended any of their games.  And that doesn’t even include a statewide television audience for the state’s premier All-Star game.

People who can only do one thing really well don’t have to think too much about choosing a career. Those who are talented in many areas may have a problem.

Linda Vollen, Pittsburg, didn’t have time to serve as president of the Kansas Federation of Music Clubs.

Melvin E. Humble, 74, Milo, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott following a brief illness.

Marguerett (Fowler) McCool 67, of Pittsburg, KS died 7:20 p.m., Tuesday July 7, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center following a short illness.

Applicants in both the South Central and Northeast Gaming zones ask for extensions to work on their contracts.

Casino developers will once again get their day in Topeka as the Kansas Lottery Commission plans to hear contracts Wednesday.

Considering it’s a boring, frustrating subject even (or especially) if it’s happening to you, there are a surprising number of films about writer’s block. There’s “Adaptation,” which somehow becomes the story of the writing of its own story. And there’s “The Shining,” with Jack Nicholson desperately trying to write his novel over a long, cold winter in a big spooky hotel. But as odd as those two are, the strangest focuses on another desperate writer in another creepy hotel — the Coen brothers’ 1991 intellectual horror film “Barton Fink.”

When it comes to creating memorable images, few picture book illustrators are as prolific and appealing as Steve Jenkins.

The newest branch of the national brokerage firm Wells Fargo Advisors recently opened in Pittsburg.

Mini Stop in Girard is dedicating the month of June to the “Giv’em Five” Program for the Girard fireworks display July 3 at Wutke Ball Park.

Week in Weird, with a protest against baggy pants, drunken and naked swimmers, redneck fishing, and more.

A deer crashed through the front window of a pizza shop Tuesday in Avon, Mass., and had to be euthanized by police officers.

Chris Britt's editorial cartoon for Friday, July 10.

Chris Britt's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, July 8.