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LCC Phi Theta Kappa receive international recognition
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The Labette Community College (LCC) Phi Theta Kappa organization traveled to Columbus, Ohio for the International (Catalyst) 2023 Convention on April 18-23. Convention attendees heard from …
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5/6/23
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1998: Rivals Frontenac and Colgan split double-header come-from-behind wins
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 6-8, 1923
In an enthusiastic session of talks with music, the Teachers’ College today celebrated its 20th …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/6/23
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The oral history of Leron Brown
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A life-long resident of Weir, Leron Brown was born in 1917, he was drafted into the Army in 1942. Serving as a cavalry scout, he was captured by the Germans in August of 1944. Brown spent a month in …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/6/23
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‘I’ve never seen a smile so big:’ PSU football hosts Victory Day camp
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University football players and coaches hosted a Victory Day camp for youth Friday. About 58 kids from the region attended the camp at Carnie Smith Stadium on …
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By Hailey Phillips / [email protected]
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5/6/23
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Workshops to connect farmers, ranchers with scientists at Farm Show 2023
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — There have been numerous advancements in agriculture over the past 50 years. But there are many issues that still need to be addressed. To identify them and find solutions, the …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / [email protected]
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5/6/23
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Children imagine tomorrows at PSU art exhibit
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State Department of Art is currently hosting a special exhibit "Familiarity." Educators at Westside Elementary, Pittsburg, Kans., have used the exhibit to …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick [email protected]
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5/5/23
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Stone to serve as Wildcat District Extension Agent
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Valori Stone has begun serving as the Wildcat District Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent, effective May 1. Wildcat District has offices in Altamont, Fredonia, Girard, Independence, and …
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By Frances Graves, Wildcat District Director
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5/5/23
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Summer gigs for students
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It is hard to believe that school will be out in just a few short weeks. For many young adults, the free time in the summer offers a great opportunity to earn extra spending money.
When looking …
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By Julie Smith
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5/5/23
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To spray or not to spray
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At the risk of becoming lost in a psychological debate, I ask, “What is a weed?” Some would say a dandelion or bermudagrass are weeds since they can be a pain in the garden. However, dandelions …
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By Wendie Powell
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5/5/23
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Miner's Hall Museum foundation holds annual membership dinner
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - T o show their appreciation for the many members of the Miner’s Hall Museum Foundation, the m useum board h osted its 11th annual membership dinner on May 1, at Arma’s Golden …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / [email protected]
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5/5/23
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Smith Named 2023 LCC Distinguished Faculty
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PARSONS, Kan- Labette Community College (LCC) is proud to announce that Aaron Mabe Smith, MSN, RN, Instructor of Nursing, was named the 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Recipient. This award is …
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5/5/23
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The show must go on!
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NEVADA, Mo. —The Community Council on the Performing Arts (CCPA) announces production dates for The Beverly Hillbillies, written by David Rogers, based on the TV program by Paul Henning: Thursday, …
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5/5/23
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Nurse cares for baby who would one day become her student
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Once upon a time, a baby was born at the hospital in Pittsburg, and someone snapped a photo of a nurse caring for her in the nursery. The baby would grow …
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By Andra Stefanoni [email protected]
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5/4/23
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Three Pitt State teachers chosen for Outstanding Faculty Award
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - Three teachers chosen by students for the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award will be honored at a come-and-go reception on Tuesday, May 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. …
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5/4/23
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15 Gorillas inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
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BATON ROUGE, La. - The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. …
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5/4/23
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Not Forgotten Barton County Missouri Cemeteries has mission to preserve, protect cemeteries
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Not Forgotten Barton County Missouri Cemeteries cares for and conserves cemeteries in Crawford County and Barton County, which borders Kansas in Southwest Missouri. The …
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By Hailey Phillips / [email protected]
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5/4/23
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PSU Social Work Program showcases semester projects
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Social work students from Pittsburg State displayed the results of their semester projects on the second floor of Russ Hall on Wednesday. Candidates chose projects that focus on …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/4/23
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Local businessman deeply rooted in community
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PITTSBURG, Kans. — Local businessman, Al Patel, has opened three separate businesses in the community, and he has plans for adding another. In 2017, Patel opened the …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick [email protected]
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5/4/23
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Pitt Chapel Church of God to celebrate 100 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pitt Chapel Church of God, 1107 N. Tucker, will commemorate 100 years of ministry later this month with a three-day celebration. Pastor Joe Clower said he is excited "to …
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5/3/23
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Frontenac hears KDOT proposal for new bypass and US-160 extension
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Monday night’s city council meeting in Frontenac was a full house with more than 70 citizens attending, many being residents along Capaldo or Lonestar Roads, most likely to see …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/3/23
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