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PSU begins search for vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

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Pittsburg State University has begun a national search for a v ice p resident for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management , a new role that encompasses many of … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/22/23

Protesters plan anti-gun violence rally April 29

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PITTSBURG, Kan. - Kansans Against Gun Violence will stage a rally for commonsense gun law reform on Saturday, April 29 at 1 pm. The event will take place at Immigrant Park/Pritchett Pavilion at … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/22/23

Crawford County met Friday in short meeting

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GIRARD, Kan. — In a short meeting Friday morning, the Crawford County Commission entered into a 10-minute executive session for attorney-client privilege to discuss 911 consolidation, but took no … more

By Hailey Phillips / [email protected] | 4/22/23

Nely Rojo, Sylvia Bevilacqua and Carmen Belew stop by Laura Medina’s booth, Lau’s Stylish Bags, at Pittsburg ArtWalk on Friday.

Hundreds attend Pittsburg ArtWalk

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — People browsed various pieces of fine art, sampled a wide variety of foods, and enjoyed a mild spring evening Friday at the 17th annual Pittsburg ArtWalk. ArtWalk President Crista Cunningham, a painter and artist, estimated 1,000 people flocked to downtown to attend the event over the course of the evening. more

By Hailey Phillips / [email protected] | 4/22/23

Fifty-four seniors were awarded $116,000 in scholarships this year through the USD 250 Foundation. Scholarships are funded by individuals, school classes, businesses, organizations, and the foundation itself.

PHS seniors awarded $116,000 in scholarships

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PITTSBURG, Kan. - For 54 seniors at Pittsburg High School, their goal of earning a college degree has been made a bit easier: they were awarded a total of $116,000 in scholarships Sunday at the … more

By Andra Stefanoni / [email protected] | 4/21/23

Fifth graders from Westside Elementary in Pittsburg potting the flowers they intend to plant around the property.

Westside 5th graders beautify Guest Home Estates

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Twenty-two fifth graders from Pittsburg’s Westside Elementary School got their hands dirty on Wednesday afternoon helping the residents of Guest Home Estates on East Centennial … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 4/21/23

Club Notes

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Friday, Apr. 21 Dinner at the Arma American Legion The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. for … more

4/21/23

Pittsburg Earth Day celebration planned for Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — People can participate in the Pittsburg Earth Day Celebration downtown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Live music, crafts, food and kid-friendly activities are on deck for … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/21/23

Pink golf balls from the sky

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — To take breast cancer awareness to new heights, the Mount Carmel Foundation's new Pink Golf Ball Drop and Ladies Brunch is getting creative. This year's program - 11 a.m. May … more

By Hailey Phillips [email protected] | 4/21/23

A map of the Southern Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL). Based out of Cherryvale, SKOL is only one of four short-line railroads owned or operated by Watco.

Governor signs bill Investing in Kansas short-line railroads

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TOPEKA, Kan. — On Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2335, a bipartisan bill that increases investment by $5 million per year to improve maintenance of short-line railroad track. more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 4/21/23

NASA grant to fund teacher workshop in robotics

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thanks to a grant from NASA, Pittsburg State University will offer a teacher workshop in conjunction with its long-running Adventures in Robotics workshop for youth July 10-21. … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/21/23

Red Cross marks National Volunteer Week

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[WICHITA, APRIL 18, 2023] — It’s National Volunteer Week and the American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma is recognizing the work of the selfless individuals who generously give their … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/21/23

Earth Day reminder to invest in your planet

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Why recycle? For many of us, trash is picked up from our homes, and then taken somewhere. But did you ever consider where it goes? It is no longer your problem, but becomes a burden to our … more

By Nancy Scott / | 4/21/23

Soon-to-be graduate Peyton Amershek, of Girard, signs a contract to work for CDL as CDL representative Ryan Sodamann and Amershek's family look on.

PSU electrical program students heavily recruited by companies

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PITTSBURG, Kan. - This week, company representatives descended on the Kansas Technology Center at Pitt sburg State University for a contract signing ceremony with … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/21/23

Short’s Trash doing its part to keep county clean

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GIRARD, Kan. — Short’s Trash Operations Manager Tim Lewelynn briefed the county commission on Tuesday about his company’s efforts to prevent his trucks contributing to the litter problem in … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 4/20/23

Parks & recreation hosting summer activities for youths

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation is hosting a number of summer camps, clinics and activities for youths this year. In addition, the Pittsburg Aquatic Center is … more

4/20/23

The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals, with help from sponsors Todd Allison of Professive Products Inc. and Monica Angeles of Jones Heritage Realtors, raised nearly $4,000 to cover school lunches at USD 250 Pittsburg schools. On Wednesday, club members presented a check for $3,942 to USD 250 Chief Operating Officer Tom Stegman.

PAYP clears Pittsburg school lunch debts

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4/20/23

Youths and adults alike play volleyball during Wednesday's TR-Iffic Field Day at the Robert W. Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University.

TR-Iffic Field Day at PSU draws over 250

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — People young and old spent Wednesday morning playing games and participating in physical activities at the TR-Iffic Field Day at the Robert W. Plaster Center at Pittsburg State … more

By Hailey Phillips / [email protected] | 4/20/23

Pittsburg TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) members Kayelyn Polnack, Janet Holler, Linda Culbertson and Wanda Porter attend Kansas State Recognition Days in Topeka.

Pittsburg TOPS sends coalition to Topeka event

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Last week four members of TOPS KS 0599 Pittsburg attended Kansas State Recognition Days (SRD) in Topeka. All TOPS chapters in Kansas were invited to attend. The members were Kayelyn Polnack, Janet … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/20/23

Club Notes

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Thursday, Apr. 20 Al-Anon Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering at 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be accessed by Zoom. For more … more

4/20/23