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Plaster hosts 2023 Four States' Farm Show
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Four States' Farm Show returns to Pittsburg this weekend at the Plaster Center on the Pittsburg State University campus. Equipment and vendors are spread out, ranging from the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/20/23
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TOPEKA, Kan. – Get ready for a Smokey and the Bandit style reunion at the Topeka Zoo. Eastbound and Down: The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May …
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5/20/23
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Area Events
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Saturday, May 20
Mirza Dinner and Auction
Mirza Shrine is hosting dinner and auction on May 20, at 6 p.m. Admission fee is $10; children under 5 are free. Menu includes all you can eat …
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5/20/23
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Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, there will be an explosion of live music in downtown Pittsburg. Six area bands will perform during …
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By Jim Henry / [email protected]
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5/19/23
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Area Events
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Thursday, May 18
Frontenac American Legion Bingo
Held the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Frontenac Senior Citizen Center. Open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins …
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5/18/23
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LCC announces 2023 Latzer Art Award recipient
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PARSONS, Kan. – The Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation and the LCC Hendershot Gallery Committee have selected a winner for the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for the Spring 2023 …
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5/18/23
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils partners with Springfield Symphony Orchestra
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BRANSON, Mo. – The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a collaboration between the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. On Saturday, August 19, the …
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5/18/23
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Niceness: A lost art?
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If you follow the news much at all, you might think that people are at odds with each other. It sure seems that way. Newscasts often end with segments that showcase stories of friends, neighbors, or …
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Carol Ann Robb / Adult Services Librarian, Pittsburg Public Library
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5/17/23
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Tickets for Osage Ballet at Fort Scott now on sale
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet. This moving story of the Osage people is coming to Fort Scott, Kansas for three performances July 21-22, 2023. Adult …
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5/17/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, May 16
Art Exploration Instruction
Join Gallery artists Pat Glick and Laura Wright every Tuesday afternoon for a fun time working on citizens’ own projects or art from 12:30 to 2 …
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5/16/23
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Bands jam out Saturday night
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Riverside Current, an all-girl band from Joplin, played TJ Leland's Saturday night. They brought an edgy 90s grunge sound to an intimate audience. Sunset Circle played TJ Leland's Saturday. The John …
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5/16/23
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Big Brutus celebrates 60 years
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Big Brutus' 60th Birthday celebration is planned for May 19-20, West Mineral, KS.
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5/15/23
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Pittsburg Ballet presents Peter and the Wolf
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Ballet will be performing "Peter and the Wolf" at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 13, at 2:30 p.m. Yana …
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By Dustin Strong / [email protected]
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5/12/23
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Pitt State media production students win 12 statewide awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Media Production students at Pittsburg State University captured 12 awards in this year’s state competition by the Kansas Association …
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By Andra Stefanoni / Special to The Morning Sun
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5/11/23
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The show must go on!
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NEVADA, Mo. —The Community Council on the Performing Arts (CCPA) announces production dates for The Beverly Hillbillies, written by David Rogers, based on the TV program by Paul Henning: Thursday, …
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5/5/23
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Pitt State announces new band director, assistant professor of music
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - A new director of athletic bands and assistant professor of music has been hired by Pittsburg State University and will be joining the Department of Music in …
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5/4/23
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Pitt Parks and Rec sponsors Kids’ Day
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Kids’ Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeside Park, 402 W. Washington. Parks and Rec asks that any child …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/4/23
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Bitter son won’t allow mon to find happiness
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DEAR ABBY: My sister "Sandy" divorced her husband 15 years ago. Her oldest son, "Nick," has never gotten over it. He's 30 now and has treated her badly over the years. He not only vandalized her home …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/3/23
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Independent Book Store Day at Books and Burrow
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Books & Burrow, located at 212 S Broadway in Pittsburg, celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with exclusive items, children’s storytime, …
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4/27/23
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Arma business celebrates a century
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ARMA, Kan. — Rob Lessen, owner of Fox Insurance Agency in Arma, is celebrating the agency’s centennial on Saturday. The agency was founded in 1923 by his great-uncle William Fox. With no sons of …
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4/27/23
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