County releases official sales tax results
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Tuesday morning’s county commission meeting, County Clerk Lisa Lusker officially released the results of Pittsburg’s special election to continue the Emergency Services …
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4/19/23
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Gordon Parks Museum announces 2023 photo contest
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. —The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College, will feature a photo contest sponsored by Merl Humphrey Photography. The theme of the contest is “Family, Home and …
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4/19/23
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Frontenac council discusses pool renovation
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Over recent months, the City of Frontenac has committed to several civil projects, such as a large-scale overhaul along McKay Street that includes new sewer lines, sidewalks, and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/19/23
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DAR awards medal for community service
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Tuesday evening, Mary Gilpin of the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Pittsburg awarded the Women in American History Medal to Tess Watson, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/19/23
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Smokey Racks owner details personal health story
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Celeste Baker’s father used to always say that she had never met a stranger. She has a zeal for conversing with people, interacting with them and feeding them. It’s something …
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By Hailey Phillips / [email protected]
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4/19/23
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DAR inducts new member
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Tuesday evening, Krista Yockey Fisher, center, was inducted into the the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution by chaplain Mary Jo Meier, left, and historian Mary Gilpin, right. To become a member of the DAR, an applicant must prove lineal descent from anyone that fought for or assisted the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.
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4/19/23
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New Foundations childcare updates county
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GIRARD, Kan. — Kari Cronister of New Foundations, a childcare provider in Frontenac that has teamed with Sugar Creek to create over 200 childcare slots, gave an update on New Foundation’s …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/18/23
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PSU host annual meeting of the Kansas Paraguay Partners
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University hosted the Annual Meeting of the Kansas Paraguay Partners, Saturday at Overman Center on the Pitt State Campus. This is the first time the annual …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / [email protected]
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4/18/23
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Wesley House tells homeless campers they can’t stay there anymore
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Some homeless people in Pittsburg are displaced now after learning they cannot camp anymore at a local assistance facility. Wesley House staff on Monday informed people camping at …
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By Hailey Phillips / [email protected]
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4/18/23
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Volunteer stuffers
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Joe Leek, Marcie Sorrick and Cristy Mitchell were on hand Monday morning with several other Pittsburg Rotarians to help the Salvation Army fill and distribute bags of commodities to needy families.
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4/18/23
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LiveWell Crawford County director briefs County
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GIRARD, Kan. — Brad Stroud, Director of LiveWell Crawford County, briefed the commissioners on Friday of the accomplishments his organization has made and what the future holds. LiveWell also …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/15/23
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Freeman expands oncology services to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - Dr. Chance Matthiesen, Freeman Health System radiation oncologist, is now providing additional services at Freeman Physician Group offices here. Matthiesen will maintain his office …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / [email protected]
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4/15/23
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Crawford County Dems to meet at Farlington
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The Crawford County Kansas Democrats meeting on Sunday, March 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Aggie’s Dream, a community center located on the southeast side of Farlington Lake. The gathering will …
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4/15/23
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Mulberry mayor approaches county about roads
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GIRARD, Kan. — On Friday, Mulberry Mayor Pat Walden was invited by the county commission to discuss the condition of East 650th Avenue between Mulberry and Croweburg. According to County Counselor …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/15/23
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Frontenac students encouraged to keep writing
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — In the planning stages since the beginning of the school year, Frank Layden Elementary librarian Ann Brown and fourth-grade teacher Tim Vesco organized the 32nd annual Young …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/15/23
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Hundreds of area school children rock out with the symphony
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - Audience members were anything but quiet at Friday morning’s orchestra concert at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, and they were up out of their seats quite often. …
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By Andra Stefanoni / Pittsburg State University
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4/15/23
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Club Notes
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Saturday, Apr. 15
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club at Pittsburg Public Library from 12-4. Games start on the hour. New players always welcome.
Monday, Apr. 17
TOPS #0599 Pittsburg
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4/15/23
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Public invited to Blue Jean Ball fundraiser
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PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Children Advocacy Center of southeast Kansas (CAC) believes that superheroes reside in the hearts of small children fighting big battles. To help them in their fight, …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / [email protected]
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4/14/23
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exercised patience during his lowest-scoring first half all season, routinely deferring to teammates such as Lu Dort and Josh Giddey in an effort to keep …
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By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
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4/14/23
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Dancers WOW audience at research symposium and performance
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — “Community, collaboration and courage!” That is what transpired last night on the stage at Pittsburg State University Bicknell Family Center for the Arts during PSU's third …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / [email protected]
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4/14/23
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