Once seen as niche, farmers’ markets are increasingly becoming vital for food access for low-income communities, with food stamp sales holding steady after a post-pandemic surge and amid policy changes. Nationally, spending at farmer’s markets…

As residents of the Southwind District, most are familiar with ticks this time of year and the risk of contracting Alpha-Gal Syndrome, an acquired  sensitivity to coming in contact with the Lone Star Tick, including…

Trees provide many benefits to the environment and our health and well-being. These long-lived members of our landscapes and communities provide shade, help reduce energy costs, clean the air we breathe, prevent soil erosion and…

The Southwind Extension District had a great program last week in Chanute on landscaping to attract hummingbirds. The program speaker, Chuck Otte, gave the attendees information on the hummingbird spring arrival time, nesting habits, food…

As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, spring is the perfect time for renewal — not just for your home, but also for your finances. Just as many people embrace spring cleaning to…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend and I live together. He refuses to lock the dead bolt. He says, “I won’t live in fear.” He locks the doorknob, which I think is…

​​The week of Feb. 17 marked National Entrepreneurship Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of entrepreneurs across the country. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a small business is defined as…

Dear Carolyn: Can a relationship survive if one partner is banned from talking about work at all? I don’t mean blathering on for hours or every day, I mean when one partner can’t even come…

Dear Carolyn: I increasingly feel like my life is on hold until my wife and I decide, finally, whether to have a third baby. We always wanted two children; we have two boys who are…

Dear Carolyn: About a year ago, my mom started taking a semaglutide weight loss drug and has lost 75 pounds, which she’s proud of — and I’m happy for her! However, eating with her has…