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The 2024 Knights of Columbus Endowment recipients represent 13 separate organizations dedicated to easing human suffering in SEK by providing beds, housing, clothing, and mentorship for the young. This year’s endowment paid out $63,000.

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Knights of Columbus announced 13 Southeast Kansas organizations to receive a portion of $63,000 in grants from the KoC Endowment Fund Thursday eventing. These 13 … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/28/24

Mosaic staff, chamber members, as well as family and friends cut the ribbon during Wednesday’s ceremony for Mosaic at its new location at 113 Suite A N. Broadway.

Mosaic, Pittsburg Chamber hold ribbon cutting

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the new location for Mosaic in Southeast Kansas, at 113 N. Broadway in Suite A, in Pittsburg, Wednesday. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/27/24

As part of its summer reading program, the Pittsburg Public Library hosted StoneLion Puppet Theatre of Kansas City for a special event at Memorial Auditorium Tuesday night that featured intricate marionettes and classic puppets such as lions, pandas, kangaroos, and penguins. The puppets danced and sang throughout the program and interacted with the kids and their families.

‘It’s a jungle out there!’

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6/27/24

Rules and tips for fireworks season

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It is officially firework season, and people can't wait to light up the sky with brilliant displays and colorful explosions. However, even though seeing fireworks can be … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/27/24

Trash talk

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the recent acquisitions of local trash collectors by larger, outside companies, many Crawford County residents are not happy with the hand they’ve been dealt and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/27/24

City approves STRA for new development

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission approved a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Council to extend a Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement (STRA) to David Christie … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/27/24

Rob Freeman provided three baby goats to keep other kids entertained under a shade tree at the Crawford County Historical Museum on Wacky Wednesday. The goats are a favorite of museum director Amanda Minton.

CCHM hosts last Wacky Wednesday of the season

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The last Wacky Wednesday at the Crawford County Historical Museum for the season is now in the books. Museum Director Amanda Minton orchestrated a train ride around the museum … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/27/24

Pittsburg Mayor Stu Hite recognized Joe Leek for his efforts in raising money to rebuild the Four Oaks Miniature Golf Course, thanking him for all the hard work “knocking on doors and shaking ankles.”

Pittsburg Positive

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6/27/24

Searches uncover suspected meth, fentanyl

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (CRSO), and Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) collected nearly 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/27/24

A quarter-mile section of 650 Street, between 250 and 260 near Mulberry was damaged a few days ago. The debris has since been cleared, but travelers are asked to find alternate routes as the road is rough. The county hopes to have it repaired within the next two to three weeks.

Rough roads and tornado sirens

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GIRARD, Kan. — It’s asphalt season for county road crews, and this year they have an unexpected addition to their workload. A quarter-mile section of 650 Street, between 250 and 260 near … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/26/24

The restaurant uses a mixture of pop culture and nostalgic items to bring comfort to customers.

The Community Loves a Bushel and a Peck

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GIRARD, Kan.— A Bushel and a Peck, a new restaurant owned by Kelley Terlip and Michael Gingras, opened June 21 in Girard. It is located on 208 Buffalo Street. According to Michael they … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 6/26/24

PPD arrest Pittsburg man near Schlanger Park

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A Pittsburg man was arrested Friday for allegedly exposing himself and performing a lewd act at Schlanger Park. According to a release from the Pittsburg … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/26/24

Crawford County Fairgrounds’ Open Class Building, located at 249 E. 47 Hwy. just several miles east of Girard.

‘Best in County’

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GIRARD, Kan. — Get ready for a new event at the 108th annual Crawford County Fair. Mengarelli’s Italian Table and Harrigans’ Barn will offer a new category for the … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/26/24

The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals held their monthly “Lunch and Learn” program at Limelight Marketing on Broadway Tuesday afternoon, learning more information about the marketing agency as founder and CEO Brandee Johnson spoke to attendees.

PAYP holds June ‘Lunch and Learn’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the sixth installment of its monthly “Lunch and Learn” program, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) visited Limelight Marketing Tuesday … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/26/24

Autumn Leaves

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ARCADIA, Kan. — The Autumn Leaves monthly luncheon was held at the Arcadia, Kansas Community Center on June 10th with 19 attending. The flag salute and Lord’s Prayer were recited … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/25/24

Mandy Short, Liberal, Mo., with sons Drew, 4, and Jace, 2, explore one of the water features in the Schlanger Park Splash Pad, Monday.

Splash Pad is a refuge

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For Mandy Short and her boys, Jace, 2; Drew, 4; and Tanner 7, the splash pad in Schlanger Park is the perfect way to beat the heat when the temperatures push 100. more

By Ron Womble | 6/25/24

An example of the new signs about to adorn the nearly one dozen Girard historic sites on the National Historic Register.

New signs to appear at historic sites

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GIRARD, Kan. — Girard Historical Museum President Terri Harley presented the county commission with a new sign for the courthouse at Friday’s commission meeting. The new signage, and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/22/24

All along 2nd St. in downtown Pittsburg, classic and modern cars lined up for this year’s car show held at the “620 Day Celebration” Thursday evening.

‘620 Day’ is here to stay

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6/22/24

Parent plans local autism support group

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For local mother Nikki Gallagher, trying to find a support group for autism and special needs became a grueling task. “So my son, he’s six … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/22/24

Ken Webb and Douglas Stuckey grill heaping amounts of hamburgers and hotdogs during Friday’s summer celebration held on the west lawn of Wesley House. Food was provided courtesy of the Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club and Pittsburg Sunrise Rotary.

Wesley House hosts summer celebration

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Wesley House, an outreach ministry of the First United Methodist Church, and the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) hosted a “Summer … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/22/24