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April Young Bennett
Feminist author, podcaster to kick off Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month will kick off at Pittsburg State University on March 1 with a lecture from a national speaker as part of the long running Women in Government Lecture Series.   more
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Students visit the Pitsco Idea Shop during a recent field trip.
Partnership provides STEM field trips for area schools
A new partnership between The Foundry at Block22 and the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush is providing new STEM education opportunities to area schools.  more
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PSU student organizations collaborate to host Diversity Week
Students in a variety of organizations are collaborating to hold Pittsburg State University’s first Diversity Week with several events open to the public.  more
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Daniel Creitz, an Erie, Kansas, native, recently received the Geiger Gibson Emerging Leaders Award which celebrates young leaders who have helped better the health of medically underserved patients, communities and special populations.
CHCSEK’s Daniel Creitz receives Geiger Gibson Emerging Leaders Award
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Creitz has been selected to receive the Geiger Gibson Emerging Leaders Award for 2023. more
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CCMH to host kickoff events for new programs
Crawford County Mental Health (CCMH) is inviting all healthcare providers, community partners, mental health advocates, and community members to join in events celebrating the launch of two new programs next week.  more
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August Mooneyham, an 8th grader at Girard Middle School, holds up her certificate and the bronze medal she earned at the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution on Feb. 20. Mooneyham won the contest with her essay about the Second Continental Congress.   
Girard 8th grader wins DAR essay contest
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August Mooneyham, an eighth grader at Girard Middle School, was named the winner of the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Pittsburg on Feb. 20. more
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SEK Freedom urges supporters to oppose campaign finance bill
SEK Freedom, a local organization formed in opposition to “a permanent, undeclared state of emergency” during the COVID-19 pandemic, is urging supporters to oppose a new bill, HB-2391, proposed by Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Republican from Hutchinson.  more
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Pittsburg State University football player Timmy Malinowski, left, tells 7-year-old Addy Richardson which prize bin she can choose from based on what lollipop she selected at the Frontenac School District carnival on Saturday evening.
Frontenac PTO features school carnival
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The Parent Teacher Organization for Frontenac School District put the “fun” in fundraiser by organizing a carnival at the school on Saturday evening.   more
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Attendees dance to a variety of music at the Dad and Daughter Date Night hosted by the City of Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday.
Fathers and daughters travel the world
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On Saturday, fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and uncles were able to whisk special little girls away for an afternoon and evening of crafts, dancing, and making memories during the City of Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Dad and Daughter Date Night.   more
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Many supporters and volunteers filled the new Pawprints on the Heartland facility during the organization’s open house on Sunday. Pawprints provided refreshments and information about their services at the event.
Pawprints on the Heartland Open House [Photo gallery]
From left, Maria McDonald gets a book, “Brothers of the State,” signed by Darrell Lacey during his “meet the author” event with the support of Karla Highfill at Books and Burrow on Saturday afternoon. Lacey’s book tells the story of three brothers who were taken into a foster home and the horrors they experienced.
‘Brothers of the State’ [Photo gallery]
Kanas Senate considers medical marijuana bill
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Dubbed the Veterans First Medical Cannabis Act, Senate Bill 171, if passed, would allow for the growing, selling, and use of marijuana for medical purposes. For the first 60 days after passage, only armed forces veterans, including current members, or their caregivers, will be allowed to apply for and obtain identification cards. more
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Suspect arrested for domestic battery, warrants
A local man was arrested Saturday on charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident, as well as outstanding arrest warrants, according to police.  more
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Sheep and goat marketing workshop set for March 2
A sheep and goat marketing workshop which will focus on developing a marketing plan and a market outlook for 2023 will be held on Thursday, March 2, at the K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons.   more
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Wycliffe Gordon
Limited tickets remain for 49th Annual Jazz Festival
As of Monday afternoon, a limited number of tickets remained for the 49th Annual Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival concert featuring acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and his International All Stars. more
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PSU to host International Food and Culture Fair
Guests can once again go around the world in a few hours when the International Student Association at Pittsburg State University hosts the annual International Food and Culture Fair from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4.   more
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Local meat marketing workshop coming to Parsons
The Local Foods Transdisciplinary Team at Kansas State University is hosting a series of local meat marketing workshops, including one next week in Parsons.  more
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Gebford, left, and Conness
Two suspects arrested in death of Weir man
Two suspects have been arrested on murder charges and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and Pittsburg Police Department are investigating following the death of a Weir man near Pittsburg’s western city limits on Friday.  more
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USD 250 chooses new math curriculum
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After an extensive review process, Pittsburg Community Schools (USD 250) on Monday announced a new math curriculum for grades K through 8 to begin next school year. more
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New St. Mary’s Colgan Principal Tim Conrad met with staff and teachers on Friday to discuss his goals for the school.
SMC alum returns as principal
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After meeting with the staff and teachers at St. Mary’s Colgan Junior High and High School on Friday, Tim Conrad, the school’s newly hired principal, said he looks forward to his return to his alma mater.  more
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