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A long line of cars could be seen along North Elm Street Wednesday afternoon as the Salvation Army in Pittsburg held its August commodities distribution with assistance from the Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club. Items provided in this month’s distribution included applesauce, rice, mac and cheese, green beans, fish sticks, and fish fillets. According to the local Salvation Army, the remaining goods will be available at the Arma City Library following Wednesday’s distribution, located at 508 E. Washington St. in Arma.

Salvation Army holds monthly commodities distribution

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8/22/24

Numerous wild burros and horses will be available at the Bureau of Land Management’s two-day wild horse and burro event, which will be held Friday and Saturday at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.

BLM plans wild horse and burro event in Girard

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GIRARD, Kan. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is scheduled to return to the Crawford County Fairgrounds for a two-day wild horse and burro event this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/22/24

Lewis J. “Bert” Bertalotto

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Lewis J. “Bert” Bertalotto, 88, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital surrounded by his family. Bert was born on June … more

8/22/24

Familiar barriers hinder city’s growth

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A recent article in the Topeka Capital-Journal listed Pittsburg in the top 14 Kansas cities to lose at least 100 residents between 2022 and 2023. Three other southeast Kansas … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/22/24

Arma Council opens investigation

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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council is moving forward, approving the opening of an investigation into a complaint made by an Arma resident against Police Chief John Austin. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/21/24

The Northeast USD 246 Board of Education moved its monthly school board meeting to the Arcadia Community Center on Monday, which featured a free taco bar that offered various options made by the school’s cafeteria staff. At the gathering, Arcadia residents had the opportunity to enjoy the taco bar, meet school administrators and board members, discuss issues that matter, and share ideas or suggestions.

Less Mondays, more tacos

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8/21/24

Force Multiplication

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Police officers are constantly in the community and are almost always the first to arrive at the scene of an accident or crime. They are the first to take necessary action and must secure each site. … more

By Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager | 8/21/24

County interviews for strategic plan

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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commissioners met with Joshua Albin of the Wichita-based Adams Jones Law Firm to listen to his plan for assisting the county in writing a new strategic plan. … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/21/24

Frontenac City Commission

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the City of Frontenac a Flag Certificate acknowledging the city’s continued dedication to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/21/24

City of Pittsburg Multi-media Production Specialist talks to PSU freshman Izabelle Campbell during the Community Fair at The Oval on campus Tuesday.

Community welcomes PSU students

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To help introduce new and returning students to the variety of businesses and organizations in the area, Pittsburg State University held a community fair and part-time job fair on Tuesday afternoon. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 8/21/24

With smiling faces and arms wide open, over 100 new sorority members were introduced to their “sisters” Friday evening at The Oval as part of this year’s “Bid Day.” Following a busy week of sorority recruitment activities focusing on sisterhood and philanthropy, the students officially became a member of either Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, or Sigma Sigma Sigma.

Bid day, where friendships bloom

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8/20/24

Phyllis “Elaine” Craymer

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Phyllis “Elaine” Craymer, age 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at home with her husband by her side. She was born March 23, 1944, in Pittsburg, Kansas to … more

8/20/24

:Liz Darling, USD 250 art teacher, illustrated aura paintings at the Spirit Fair at Eclectic Soul Studio in downtown Pittsburg.

Spirit Fair Captivates Customers

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, Eclectic Soul Studio held a Spirit Fair for the community. The Spirit Fair included aura paintings, reiki, reiki massage fusion, and tarot card readings. … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 8/20/24

A treasure of ‘old fashioned’ games like checkers, dominoes, pick-up-sticks, and Sorry! Many of these games were and are staples in a family’s stockpile.

Miners’ Hall hosts Game Day

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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners’ Hall in Franklin opened its doors Sunday for an afternoon of gaming as part of its quarterly exhibit through September 23. The goal was to introduce a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/20/24

Planned Parenthood open for patients

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Monday marked the official first day of the reproductive and sexual health care clinic, Planned Parenthood, offering services to the Pittsburg area. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 8/20/24

From right, The Corner Patio owners Don Thompson and Andrea Ascanio stand with Viola Ascanio at the counter of the restaurant on Aug. 15.

Father and daughter duo take over The Corner Patio

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The beginning of August marked the start of a new chapter for Don Thompson and Andrea Ascanio. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 8/20/24

Heritage Tractor employees present Dream Big Little One volunteers with a $1,000 check as part of its Traveling Tractor initiative.

Heritage Tractor donates to local charity

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Heritage Tractor bestowed $1,000 Friday on Dream Big Little One, a non-profit organization based in Columbus that provides beds for children in need. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 8/19/24

A Romance Author’s Second Act

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Having just celebrated her one-year anniversary of being in business, Angela Mowen is hopeful for the future. This is her second act having been a successful romance author … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 8/17/24

Buses from USD 250 line up at the Pittsburg Community Middle School on Friday. Incoming 6th graders and freshman had orientation on Friday at their respective schools. All USD 250 students return to class on Monday. According to Assistant Superintendent Ann Lee, as of Monday night, there are 3,143 students enrolled in the district. This number will fluctuate until mid to late September as transfers are finalized. At the end of the 2023-24 school year, USD 250 had 3,116 students.

Dragons head back to school

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8/17/24

St. Pius X Hosts 2nd Annual Matching Gift Day

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The St. Pius X (SPX) Catholic Student Center in Pittsburg will host the 2nd annual Matching Gift Day on August 21, 2024. The Matching Gift Day is in conjunction with the feast … more

Contributed | 8/17/24