The Literary Cat Co. featured in NYT
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PITTSBURG, Kan. —The Literary Cat Co. is making national news for its unique combination of books and finding forever homes for area cats.
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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7/11/25
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Spring and Summer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Megan Reed, a starting crew member that helped open the new speakeasy the Biles Brothers Meeting House, is learning how to make craft cocktails to the delight of craft …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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7/10/25
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Summertime Sadness
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I debated on writing about "Summertime Sadness" or having Seasonal Affective Disorder in the summer. Most people have the "winter blues" and it is well-documented in books, articles, and songs. The …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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7/4/25
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July events exploding into the ether
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PITTSBURG, Kan. —The rain and dreary weather may make one want to hibernate with a warm blanket, but fear not! July will be a sizzling and celebratory month full of fireworks, festivities, and …
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By Char Strong/[email protected]
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6/30/25
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The Big Bang Theory
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Continuing my favorite pop culture shows and music of the last 20-30 years, I land on one of the most favorite comfort shows out there: "The Big Bang Theory."
I was about a year behind when this …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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6/27/25
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Club Notes
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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, …
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6/26/25
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June events bid a farewell . . .
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We will soon say goodbye to another month of the year as summer is officially here. The hot and humid air may make many want to hibernate during the day in the a/c. But, when the sun goes down, the …
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By Char Strong/ [email protected]
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6/25/25
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Country crooner set to play casino
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Country crooner Morgan Rohr is set to play Kansas Crossing Casino on June 27th at 7pm. She will also play Keltoi Winery on July 12th at 6pm. Rohr recently played the Cafe on …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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6/24/25
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Pittsburg filmmaker to release latest project
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This Saturday, area community members will have a chance to experience a short film written, directed, produced and edited by local creative, Bryan Lewandowski.
“The Clayman,” a creature feature-type horror film, will premiere at Brick + Mortar Social House, 401 N. Broadway Street Suite B at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 can be purchased at Brick + Mortar prior to the event or at the door. Seating is limited.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/23/25
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Weekly escape attempts
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Here is your weekly escape into the area's entertainment offerings. Enjoy!
Events
6/18
General Trivia - 7 p.m., Drop the H
6/19
Bach to Bluegrass, 7p.m., The Bicknell …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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6/17/25
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Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers
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Last Friday night in KC, I had the pleasure of seeing a Ghostbuster. Bill Murray, one Peter Venkman of the Gen X classic ‘Ghostbusters’, graced the stage at Knuckleheads KC, a neat venue …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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Jubilant June days and nights
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The June sun beams down on us as Apollo brings light to the dark places. Each day the heat gets more intense and we may need to start bringing out the fans and that SPF 50! Here are some activities …
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By Char Strong/[email protected]
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6/10/25
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The Literary Cat Cafe hosts local author
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Former Pittsburg resident and author Sulemana Abudu has released A new thriller about corruption, scandal, and deception set in our very own Pittsburg, Kansas.Abudu is …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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6/9/25
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"Texas Groove" band to play The Greenway
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The 620 Day Celebration will bring the band Midnight River Choir to the brand new event center The Greenway on June 20th at 730pm.
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6/6/25
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‘Newsies’ set for Friday, Saturday
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Thirty-two young performers, ages 10-17, will bring “Newsies JR” to the stage at Pittsburg High School on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7.
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By Ron Womble
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6/5/25
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Club Notes
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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, …
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6/5/25
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June journeys
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The sun is out and people seem to be in a joyful mood. So many events this week that will get you off the couch and out into the world. Let's take a look!
All month long
Community …
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By Char Strong/ [email protected]
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6/3/25
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Psychobilly Cadillac plays Frontenac Mining Days
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Country music band Psychobilly Cadillac will play Frontenac Mining Days Friday night at 8:30 p.m. on the East Stage.
Their iconic names comes from a Johnny Cash …
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By Char Strong/[email protected]
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6/3/25
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In defense of Sandra Bullock movies
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Why do people like "bad movies" or ones that movie critics tear apart with their spindly little fingers on their 1940s typewriters? I kid, but there can be quite a snobbery of what critics like and …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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5/30/25
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Area Events
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Southeast High School
The Running Camp / Weir Church Camp for 7th-12th graders is July 18-19; check in 10 a.m. $45 with shirt; $35 w/o shirt; must register by June 16th for t-shirt; …
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5/30/25
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