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PARSONS, Kan. — Students from Labette Community College (LCC) attended the 2023 Collegiate National Leadership Conference of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. FBLA, the nation's largest …
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8/12/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Four college students from the Northern European nation of Estonia spent the day bringing flowers to Pittsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center and talking with the patients on …
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8/12/23
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Crawford County Democrats host rummage sale
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Democratic Party hosted their Bargain Bonanza rummage sale on Friday at their new headquarters at 217A North Broadway in Pittsburg. For sale were a myriad …
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8/12/23
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McCUNE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of McCune water supply system located in Crawford County. The advisory was …
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8/12/23
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GIRARD, Kan. – Drivers are advised that during the period of Aug. 19 through Labor Day, Sept. 4, the Girard Police Department will join other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed …
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8/12/23
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Hot diggity dog!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is set to host its annual Dog Swim from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center, located at 708 W. …
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8/12/23
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‘Liberty for All’
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Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Club held its ‘Cruise Night’ event in downtown Arma on East Washington Street Friday evening during the Arma VJ Homecoming, which offered prizes for club picks and best of show.
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8/12/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Southeast Kansas Recycling Center (SEKR) recently welcomed Jan Hula as development coordinator. SEKR, located at 615 S. Joplin St. in Pittsburg, has served the …
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8/11/23
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GALENA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was …
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8/11/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Mineral High School Alumni Reunion Committee recently announced another “All-School Reunion” set for Sept. 1 - 3. The meeting and banquet will be held at the …
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8/11/23
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GALENA, Kan. — Officers with the Galena Police Department were notified of a male subject with a stab wound in the area of 23rd and Main Street at approximately 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. …
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8/11/23
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GALENA, Kan. — Officers with the Galena Police Department were notified of a gun being fired in the area of 820 Bellevue Street in Galena at approximately 7:45 p.m. Wednesday evening.
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8/11/23
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USD 250 launches school year at Chamber coffee
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — USD 250 Superintendent Rich Proffitt played host to the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce monthly coffee brunch at Pittsburg High School Thursday morning. Among those present …
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8/11/23
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City seeks volunteers for new advisory council
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the newly-created Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC), established in July of this year as part …
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8/11/23
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‘Book Tasting’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In celebration of National Book Lovers Day on Wednesday, the Pittsburg Public Library held the grand opening of “Chez Libby,” a premier book bistro, for a book …
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8/11/23
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Commission hears concerns about homeless in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With only three commissioners present, Tuesday evening’s city commission meeting was short, but dominated by citizen comments about the growing homeless problem in …
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8/10/23
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Second Saturdays start this weekend
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PITTSBURG, Kan.— This Saturday, Aug. 12, signals the beginning of a new community event sponsored by the Pittsburg Arts Council (PAC). Second Saturdays, like “First Fridays” and …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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8/10/23
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‘Clear the Shelters’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Through August, the adoption fees for all the adoptable animals at the SEK Humane Society have been reduced to just $20.
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8/10/23
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KDOT halts U.S. 69 West Alignment in Crawford County
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced yesterday that it is stopping any further progress on developing the western alignment of the Crawford County …
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8/10/23
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Annual Arma VJ Homecoming returns today
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ARMA, Kan. — The annual Arma VJ Homecoming returns to the area, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Pickleball Doubles Tournament at the newly surfaced pickleball courts west of Northeast …
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8/10/23
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