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Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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8/31/24
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Pittsburg man arrested for spiking near-beer at pool hall
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100 Years Ago
Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 1924
With fair weather probable, indications point to a successful launch of the three-day …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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8/31/24
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Blake Lively and Celebrity Culture in 2024
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Celebrity culture has changed greatly since 2004 when the only place I had for celebrity information was “US Weekly” and “Entertainment Weekly” Now, there are websites …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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8/31/24
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2024 Little Balkans Day Quiz
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This year I’m again testing your Little Balkans knowledge with a “Who Wants To Win A Loaf Of Hard Crust Bread? quiz I use at the Folklife Stage. Also, some of the whimsical / groaner puns …
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By J.T. Knoll
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8/31/24
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A Time of Life, a Place of Life
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I’ve reached a certain age.
I’m at an age where I’ve started looking after myself proactively with diet, exercise, and mental activity. I know my age; I know the age my older …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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8/31/24
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Scott Leeper: A Lifetime of Music
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Scott Leeper was raised on a farm near West Mineral, Kan. His older brother began playing guitar and his sister played bass. Because of this influence, …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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8/31/24
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The Friendly Tavern at the Frisco Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — More than 100 people gathered at the Frisco Event Center on Thursday evening to listen to stories about growing up and living in Crawford County. Guest speakers included J.T. …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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8/31/24
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Couple have divergent views about punctuality
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DEAR ABBY: A friend retired, moved and gave me her well-paying, once-a-week job doing industrial cleaning. It pays a sizable chunk of our bills. My husband, who agreed to work with me doing this, …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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8/30/24
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Area Events
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Friday, Aug. 30
Music on the Lake
This music series is organized by Friends of Crawford State Park, with all tips going to the performer. Attendees are encouraged to bring …
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8/30/24
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Club Notes
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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8/30/24
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A fall-forward fruit crisp
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This luscious fruit crisp is a perfect dessert for an early fall evening. Look to September's harvest and gather late-season stone fruit and autumnal pears for this homey baked dessert. Then fortify …
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By Lynda Balslev
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8/30/24
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Four Franklin men fined $100, sentenced to 30 days
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Aug. 30, 1924
High school boys will leave this afternoon for Camp Be Joyful to frolic for a week until the opening …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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8/30/24
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The Fun Club Band Jazzes up the Music Scene
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tim McGeorge and Nancey Konek are trying to keep the spirit of vintage jazz music alive with their band The Fun Club. Konek is on lead vocals and McGeorge is on lead …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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8/30/24
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Husband can’t be bothered to help with wife’s needs
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DEAR ABBY: I recently scheduled a last-minute consultation with my doctor that might result in surgery. My husband has a meeting during that time, which isn't actually necessary, but he …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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8/29/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, Aug. 29
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount …
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8/29/24
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Club Notes
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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8/29/24
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Headlight head pressman injured; partial amputation likely
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100 Years Ago
Aug. 29, 1924
A mystery which has baffled scientists for many years – how an amoeba walks – was solved …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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8/29/24
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Family members don’t support transgender relative
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DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally.
She recently …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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8/28/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, Aug. 28
Girard Public Library
Teen Time-The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every …
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8/28/24
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Club Notes
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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8/28/24
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