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Remembering those who served
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5/31/22
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Southwind Cycle celebrates grand opening
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The new bicycle shop Southwind Cycle held its grand opening celebration by providing hot dogs and chips and other food for customers on Saturday. Owner Ben Alexander, who also has a bicycle shop …
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5/31/22
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Big Iron Overland Rally to return to West Mineral
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To gear up for summer the three-day Big Iron Overland Rally will once again be held at the Big Brutus historic landmark.
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5/31/22
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County health director announces retirement
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Crawford County Health Department Director Teddi Van Kam has announced that she will retire from her position effective Aug. 19 after serving the county for five years.
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5/28/22
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Life experience translates into training excellence
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Growing up with people suffering from mental illness is never easy, but professional animal trainer Amelia Wheeler’s experiences with her schizophrenic mother helped her develop a sensitivity and empathy that she uses every day in her work with animals.
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5/28/22
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Keeping kids safe
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To help serve and assist the community, the Pittsburg Police Department, the Family Resource Center, and the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas collaborated to create a free car seat inspection pop-up event Friday for any citizen.
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5/28/22
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2nd Pittsburg murder suspect arrested in Missouri
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A 19-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested Thursday in Springfield, Missouri, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the May 13 shootings of Stephanie Short and Velma Cubie in Pittsburg.
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5/28/22
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CHCSEK recognizes employees, announces new award
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On Thursday, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas celebrated 42 employees during its annual Employee Recognition Ceremony
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5/28/22
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Ascension Via Christi adds pediatric echocardiogram program
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Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg has announced the addition a pediatric echocardiogram program, making quality diagnostic imaging services more accessible to families throughout southeast Kansas.
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5/28/22
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Click It Or Ticket continues through next week
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Now through June 4, travelers can expect increased police presence on state highways, county roads and city streets, as the Click It Or Ticket campaign continues through Memorial Day weekend and next week.
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5/28/22
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Chamber Foundation Golf Classic set for next Friday
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The Pittsburg Area Chamber Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament is set for next Friday, June 3, at Crestwood Country Club, with a 7:30 a.m. check-in and an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
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5/27/22
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Area non-profits join forces to help children
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Three community non-profit organizations have come together to help Cherokee and Crawford County youngsters have new pillow cases and fleece blankets.
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5/27/22
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Legacy of Music to host fundraising concert
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After officially launching the Legacy of Music mentorship program for children, the non-profit organization
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5/27/22
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Registration open for Pitt State summer camps
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Youth have opportunities this summer to engage in learning about construction, robotics, and nature while having hands-on fun in day camps offered by PSU.
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5/27/22
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CFSEK to host forum for professional advisors
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The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) will host the 2022 Estate Planning Forum at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23.
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5/26/22
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Carver League building renovation nearly complete
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Thanks to help from Pittsburg State University construction management students, and following a full school year of work, renovations are nearly complete at the Carver Social League building.
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By Jonathan Riley / [email protected]
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5/26/22
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'Tacos, Tortas, and Yoga'
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To help the community feed their body and soul this weekend, the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Blue Orchid Yoga to host “Tacos, Tortas, and Yoga.”
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/26/22
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13 arrested in northeast Oklahoma drug ring bust
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The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) and the Bartlesville Police Department have announced the disruption of an alleged large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization in northeast Oklahoma.
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5/26/22
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CTEC gives students an advantage
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The Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) in Pittsburg’s Northeast Industrial Park gives students ranging from 16 to 58 years old a chance to learn a new trade that is in high demand.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/26/22
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Mulberry Homecoming planned for weekend
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Mark your calendars and plan to attend the annual Street Fair and Homecoming celebrations in Mulberry scheduled Friday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/26/22
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