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On Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly was joined by Kansas legislative leaders of both parties – Senate President Ty Masterson, Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins, Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes, and House Minority Leader Vic Miller – in signing a letter that calls on Congress to increase federal funding for special education services.
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3/17/23
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Pittsburg names new Finance Director
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The City of Pittsburg has hired Ronda Shelton to serve as the city’s new Director of Finance. Shelton started her new role with the city on Monday, March 13.
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3/17/23
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Wesley House addresses the ‘hunger cliff’
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Due to the decrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Wesley House is preparing to see an increase in individuals and families looking to its food pantry.
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3/17/23
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Fort Scott NHS hosts lecturer on colonialism in Kansas
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Historian Tai Edwards, PhD. and director of the Kansas Studies Institute at Johnson County Community College, will be presenting a one-hour program at the Fort Scott National Historic Site on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. The presentation will be held in the park theater on the top floor of the Infantry Barracks on the fort grounds.
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3/17/23
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PHS students offer to ‘Egg Your Yard’
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The Pittsburg High School Drama Club will be offering a special “Egg Your Yard” fundraiser for Pittsburg community members for Easter.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/17/23
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Galena Police Department have identified the remains of a man found on Monday, Feb. 27, in a field in Galena.
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3/17/23
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Local museum needs volunteers
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Housed in an Episcopal church dating back to 1888, the Girard History Museum contains several artifacts about the town’s unique history. Terri Harley, president of the Friends of Historic Girard, said the museum is undergoing some upgrades and remodeling, including adding badly needed office space.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/16/23
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Wesley House Food Pantry provides for community
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With the help of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and grocery stores in the area, the Wesley House continues to supply sustenance to those in need in Crawford County.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/16/23
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Red dirt country to rock Frontenac this weekend
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To entertain community members this weekend, Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill will be featuring a performance by the Subject 2 Change Band, a red dirt, alternative country band.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/16/23
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Litter puts commissioner in bad moody
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For months, Commissioner Tom Moody’s personal pet peeve has been the copious amounts of trash lining the ditches along US-69. Over the weekend, Moody decided to take matters into his own hands and clean it up himself.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/15/23
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SEKR treasurer gives update to county commission
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Southeast Kansas Recycling (SEKR) Treasurer Gene Vogler updated the county commissioners, Tuesday, on the current standing of the recycling center on South Joplin Street.
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3/15/23
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Kelce releases 2022 Economic Summary
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The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State has released the final economic numbers for 2022. According to the report, authored by Dr. Michael Davidsson, the local economy is healthy with all economic indicators significantly improving in 2022.
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3/15/23
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SEK Humane Society to provide free vaccines
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The SEK Humane Society announced on Tuesday that their organization in conjunction with Petco Love, and Broadway Animal Hosptial will be hosting a free pet vaccine clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday March 24.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/15/23
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Art and Found
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On Sunday, Local artist Gentry Warren participated in International Art and Found Day by leaving pieces of his artwork around Pittsburg for residents to find.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/15/23
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Local Karate School Competes at Tournament
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Members of the Japan Karate-do Genbu-Kai of Pittsburg, Kansas, participated in the Kansas Seibukan Karate tournament in Wichita, on Saturday, March 11. Over 85 participants represented Wichita, Valley Center, and Pittsburg.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/14/23
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Frontenac Chess Team repeats as 3A State Champs
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This past weekend, teams from across Kansas competed in the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association State Chess Championship. Schools ranging from 1A to 6A all compete against each other to be crowned the overall Champion.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/14/23
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Community pillar Carl Anthony Pichler passes
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Former County Commissioner Carl Anthony Pichler, Sr. passed away at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, March 9. His death was announced the next morning by Crawford County Commissioner Tom Moody.
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3/14/23
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Kansas is warning the public about phone scams in which callers spoof or fraudulently display themselves as having numbers belonging to government agencies in attempt to defraud victims of money.
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3/14/23
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College of Education to host National Teacher of the Year
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Registration is now underway for a leadership forum especially for educators. It is being organized by the College of Education at Pittsburg State University. The 2013 National Teacher of the Year, Jeff Charbonneau, will lead this interactive event planned for April 20 in the Overman Student Center.
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3/11/23
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PSU professor leads four decades of jazz
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After 45 years of teaching the music at Pittsburg State University and managing the annual Jazz Festival, Professor of Music Robert Kehle will be conducting his last performance for the PSU Jazz Ensemble next month and retiring at the end of the school year.
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3/11/23
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