Skirmish at Cow Creek, Oct. 23, 1864
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For the sixth year, Amanda Minton, director of the Crawford County Historical Museum (CCHM), has worked to bring the county’s Civil War heritage to life during Pittsburg’s Little Balkans Days celebration.
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9/6/22
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Polka in Pittsburg
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One of the most interesting things about Little Balkans Days, besides the history of the event, is the variety of music performed at it.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/6/22
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Pittsburg man injured in rear-end crash
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A Pittsburg man was seriously injured in a rear-end collision Friday, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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9/6/22
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Little Balkans Days
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Photos from the 37th annual Little Balkans Days Celebration in Pittsburg, Kansas, held from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2022.
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9/6/22
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Little Balkans coffee kick-off
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As a way to kick off the weekend of Little Balkans Days events, the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the Little Balkans Festival Assocation hosted a Chamber Coffee event Friday morning at which community members gathered and had refreshments.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/3/22
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Quilting creations
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One of the traditions of Little Balkans Days is the annual Quilt Show held by the Little Balkans Quilt Guild. Each year, the guild members hang their quilts they have crafted since the last Little Balkans Days for patrons to view on Friday and Saturday.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/3/22
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County eases burn restrictions
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The Crawford County Commission eased restrictions on burning on Friday, but did not completely lift the county-wide burn ban.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/3/22
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The Civil War comes to life at CCHM
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Take a trip back in time to the Kansas frontier during the Civil War. Over the holiday weekend, reenactors from across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma will descend upon the Crawford County Historical Museum (CCHM) to refight a battle and give visitors a peek at life on the plains in mid-19th century America.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/3/22
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Pittsburg woman injured in Hwy 400 crash
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A local woman was seriously injured in a crash on Highway U.S. 400 southwest of Pittsburg early Friday afternoon, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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9/3/22
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Meals on Wheels reports August deliveries
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During the month of August 2022, 830 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals.
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9/2/22
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PTTR block party and pep rally
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Photos from the Paint the Town Red block party and Pittsburg State University pep rally on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
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9/2/22
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Rock n’ Roll in the Jungle
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The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of this year's Paint the Town Red decorating contest.
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9/2/22
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Crash claims life of young man near Atkinson Airport
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Crawford County Sheriff and Kansas Highway Patrol respond to fatal crash on Lonestar Road.
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9/2/22
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Model T Club to tour Southeast Kansas
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Antique Model Ts will be seen throughout Southeast Kansas next week, from Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 7 to 11. The 39th Annual Hillbilly Tour will be based in Pittsburg, with participants exploring scenic roads, including Route 66, and delving into the rich history of coal and lead mining, and bootlegging, that the area has to offer.
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9/2/22
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PSU administrator elected to Humanities Kansas board
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Humanities Kansas, an independent nonprofit that encourages Kansans to improve and serve their communities by drawing on history, literature, ethics and culture, recently elected …
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9/2/22
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The poetry of Pittsburg
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The school year for Kansas has begun, and with it comes festivals geared towards academics.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/2/22
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Gorilla Century rides again
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With a jam-packed weekend of Paint the Town Red and Little Balkans Days events approaching, there will also be another physical activity in which citizens can participate.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/2/22
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Wildcat 4-H Kentucky bound
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Wildcat 4-H livestock, meats, quiz bowl, and skill-a-thon judging teams recently traveled to Kansas State University for the state 4-H sweepstakes contest.
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9/1/22
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Be on the lookout for blue-green algae
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While the days have gotten a little cooler recently the hot, sunny weather that we had previously was the perfect combination for pond weeds and algae to grow.
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By Adaven Scronce, Wildcat Extension District
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9/1/22
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PHS launches into a new year
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With the 2022-23 school year just beginning, the Launch program at Pittsburg High School is gearing up as well. Last year’s class was made up of all seniors, so this year, the program will be starting with all new faces, and hopefully, some new ideas.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/1/22
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