PCT honors vets with ‘A Few Good Men’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This weekend, Pittsburg Community Theatre will pay homage to the men and women who served in the armed forces with the production of “A Few Good Men.”

Local farmer receives grant
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MULBERRY, Kan. — Misty Morning Farms, a produce grower at 1076 E 620th Ave Mulberry, will soon expand its operation as well as its growing plots with a recent grant provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the USDA.

Life is gourd when it’s pumpkin season!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Grab your flannel shirt and apple cider, and enjoy the last few weekends left of the pumpkin season. The pumpkin patches in the area still have plenty of fun and gourds left for all the fall lovers.

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K-Kids selects new officers at Meadowlark
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Hurricane aftermath: How can you help?
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the wake of the devastating hurricanes that descended on the east coast, many people across the country have been asking: What can I do to help?

Goblin Market opens Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Stop at 6th Street for a spell. Boys and ghouls of all ages are sure to get into the spooky spirit this Saturday at The Goblin Market: Curiosities and Wonders Street Fair. This debut event, sponsored by the SEK Arts Community, will feature more than 20 arts, crafts and activities along West 6th Street, which will be closed to traffic, between Broadway and Pine from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 19. Some activities include tarot card readings and other supernatural and spiritual engagements.

Grants to be used for sidewalks
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly $1 million Federal Highway Administration funds will help extend pedestrian and school walkways in Crawford County. The Transportation Alternatives …

Early voting opens in Crawford County
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County voters cast their first in-person ballots of the 2024 general election at the Crawford County Courthouse in Girard on Wednesday, marking the first day of …

The final battle?
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GIRARD, Kan. –– The majority of Tuesday’s county commission meeting concerned Point Forward’s eligibility to collect on $705,000 of funding from the American Relief Plan Act …

Cato celebrates its history
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CATO, Kan. — The oldest town in Crawford County is gearing up for two events next week. The first is Cato Kids’ Day on Thursday, October 24. This annual event, Cato hosts 4th and 5th …

Greenbush holds career exploration event
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GREENBUSH, Kan. — Students from Elk Valley, Eureka, Crest, and Pleasanton had the chance to explore a variety of possible career options Tuesday morning as part of Greenbush’s …

RMHC celebrates 50-year anniversary
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Dozens of volunteers, board members, families, and residents gathered at the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin, Tuesday, to celebrate the 50 th year of the national …

On the open road
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Today’s photo, snapped by Denis Buche on I-25 Highway, shows me at the start of a hitchhiking odyssey — the trip from Albuquerque to Denver on Christmas Day in 1978 with my brother, John, …

From Our History

The Jones Store in Pittsburg closing Jan. 1
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 17, 1924 Kansas soft coal mining conditions are improving and working hours are mounting, said William …

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Freyburger sponsors PSU trip to Sorbonne in Paris
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 16, 1924 No special trains nor private cars for William Allen White! His "campaign special” is a …

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PSU alum plays first NFL game against Steelers
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 15, 1924 The all-school picnic of the Teachers College was staged yesterday evening at Lincoln Park with …

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15-year-old Kansas football player's death is blamed on heat

Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the humid summer left 15-year-old football player Ovet Gomez Regalado pale and asking for water. After a 15-minute exercise, he …

Textron Aviation Unveils Exclusive EvoX Upgrades: Comprehensive and Factory-Direct Modification Packages for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air Customers

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2024--Textron Aviation today announced the launch of “EvoX,” specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air …

Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener

Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.

Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 …

Gorillas' team effort beats Lopers 20-10
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Chad Dodson hit Kuron Parchmon with two touchdown passes as No. 7 Pittsburg State defeated Nebraska Kearney 20-10 Saturday afternoon, spoiling the Lopers’ homecoming at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium.

Raiders gain 536 yards in 70-21 victory over Baxter Springs
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Gavyn Witthuhn accumulated 282 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns as Frontenac rolled past Baxter Springs 70-21 on Friday night in a Class 3A District 1 game in Baxter Springs.

Trojans dominate Wildcats for homecoming victory
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GIRARD, Kan.--The Girard Trojans dominated from start to finish to trounce Burlington 42-7 on a perfect homecoming Friday night at Frank Jameson Field. “I thought it was the most …

Pittsburg's rally falls short against Smithville
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Pittsburg found itself trailing Smithville (Mo.) 21-0 only 25 minutes into the second half Friday night at historic Hutchinson Field. The Warriors scored on a fourth-and-1 play from the Dragon 2 …

Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against Mets

Shohei Ohtani homered against Jose Quintana leading off Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the New York Mets. Ohtani took Quintana’s first …

Taylor Pendrith shoots 61 in first start since the Presidents Cup and leads in Las Vegas

Taylor Pendrith hasn't lost a step since the Presidents Cup three weeks ago. The Canadian matched his career low on the PGA Tour with a 61 for an early three-shot lead in the Shriners Children's Open …

Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdown

It’s been 25 years since the New York Liberty had a chance to close out a WNBA championship. Just like in 1999, a last-second shot gave them the opportunity to play for a title. This time around, …

Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says

Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee. That's according to a report by ESPN, which cites …

Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately

Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately. The program said Thursday that Bennett will announce his retirement at a news conference Friday. No reasons were given …

All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman out of Dodgers' lineup for Game 4 of NLCS against Mets

All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. Freeman has been playing …

‘Trade Pull’ shows city’s growing strength
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One of the ways commonly used to determine the strength of a local economy is to calculate a statistic called the “trade pull factor.” This measures the relative strength of a …

Strengthening the regional food chain
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last month, Schenker Family Farms LLC was awarded a grant to help strengthen the supply chain in the region. For the past 16 years, Cherie Schenker and her family have been working to get high quality meat and other products to more people in the area. The business recently received a $512,000 grant from the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program through the Kansas Department of Agriculture and USDA.

Indian food now available in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For years, Al Patel has been wanting to open an Indian food restaurant in Pittsburg. “I promised the community a couple of years ago that I would bring Indian food here very soon,” he said. “But now I have fulfilled my promise to the community.”

Business owner expands to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After cultivating successful food trucks and restaurants in Carthage, Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Parsons, Rangga Okiono, owner of Alim Hibachi, brought his Japanese food creations to Pittsburg. The Alim Hibachi food truck is planted at 4026 Parkview Drive which was previously a payday loans location.

Club Notes
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Everyday Alcoholics Anonymous Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg. …

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Thursday, Oct. 17 AFG: Woodburned Small Wall Hanger w/ Ashley Denham 4 – 6 …
Blowup with sister comes at worst possible time

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DEAR ABBY: My out-of-state sister is facing major, life-threatening surgery. Even though she isn't well, …
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Everyday Alcoholics Anonymous Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

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Wednesday, Oct. 16 Arma Public Library Silver Sneakers meets at the …
Wife’s ‘adjustment’ behind closed doors irks husband

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DEAR ABBY: Recently, my wife and I and several other couples were houseguests in a large home. …
It wiggles and it jiggles

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What food item, that doesn’t require refrigeration and can be prepared by …