Without question, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the food. Some of my favorites include pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, and, of course, dinner rolls. Food is an important…

November is National Family Caregiver’s Month. It gives us a reminder to acknowledge those family members who have taken on the “work” of caring for a loved one. Caregiving can really become a full-time job,…

The holiday season is quickly approaching. Everyone views this time of year differently, some who really enjoy it to others who would rather skip them all together. Either way there can be stress that not…

When it comes to weather, this fall has been a pretty good one in my opinion. But it won’t be long and winter will be upon us. Before the bitter cold hits, fall lawn weed…

Strolling through the aisles at your local grocery store, you can make educated decisions on what foods to buy and eat.  Food labels can tell us the ingredients of the foods we eat, as well…

This time of the year, many will be reviewing health insurance coverage options for 2022. The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period begins Nov. 1 and continues through Jan. 15. You may wonder if this…

Dear Carolyn: My family had a mom/daughter group chat established to stay in touch. This became political during the Trump administration. Half our family supported Trump and the other half did not. During the 2020…

Nothing is more important to success in the garden than good soil. Time spent fertilizing, watering and tending to plants is necessary, but this time is almost a waste if the soil you’re working with…

Harvest is in full swing in the Midwest. Whether you live on a farm, in town, or are just traveling through the area, everyone needs to be cautious and smart during this busy time of…

PITTSBURG — Marmaton Valley High School senior math students attended Math Honor Day at Pittsburg State University Oct. 7. Students attended three breakout sessions that helped teach math in different ways. Pittsburg State professors led…