James Clews News Today

The latest moves from across the region

The Royal Bayreuth item recalls bygone times when religious authorities deemed playing cards as sinful.

Once playing cards were deemed sinful, making this devlish mug a tempting buy

Last week I was engaged in several conversations on Choctaw history, culture and foods.

The story of Pittsfield is a long and interesting one, but it had a slow-motion start.

Park Square in Pittsfield was originally built around a stately elm. Although now gone, it still holds a national record.