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Kris Kristofferson’s legacy
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I got the news in a text from sister Penny on Sunday that Kris Kristofferson had died at 88.
His straight-forward songs — stories that dive deep into the human experience and the …
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By. J.T. Knoll
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10/5/24
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Breakfast in (South) America
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A remix of Breakfast in America was coming over the sound system. I was feeling good about myself for knowing what a re-mix is, kinda. And I am old enough to remember when Supertramp’s …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/5/24
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Frontenac passes tighter guidelines for home-based businesses
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 5-7, 1924
Murder by unknown parties was the coroner jury's verdict of the death of John Patrick, 53, who was …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/5/24
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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I am forever astounded by the nostalgia for Gen X IP in film. We are the generation that grew up with cable TV, the invention of VHS and DVDs, and were there when the internet changed the world.
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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10/5/24
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Relatives like to drop in with no notice
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DEAR ABBY: Some relatives come once or twice a year from out of state to stay at my in-laws' house. For the past 20-plus years, it has been the same routine. They show up, but we never know ahead of …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/4/24
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Area Events
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Friday, Oct. 4
Pittsburg Parks and Rec Senior Bingo
Don’t miss the opportunity for fun and win at Bingo. Cost is 50 cents per meeting + 25 cents per card. Starts at 1 …
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10/4/24
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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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10/4/24
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Add a smear to your winter squash
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You might call this recipe a two-fer. It's not just about the roasted delicata squash. It's also about the smear of labneh that accompanies it.
Delicata is a small, oblong winter squash with …
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By Lynda Balslev
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10/4/24
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Family health plan includes a physician, a veterinarian, and TV repairman
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 4, 1924
Alexander Howat, deposed president of the mine workers union in this district, is not qualified to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/4/24
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Rowdy kids unwelcome at relative’s wedding
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DEAR ABBY: I recently attended a funeral for a family member. During the 90-minute service, my great-nieces and nephews (ages 3 to 6) were running around the church. Their parents said nothing and …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/3/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, Oct. 3
AFG: Woodburned Bookmarks w/ Ashley Denham
2 – 4 p.m. We will be drawing out a design or stencil on a wooden bookmark. Then we will use wood-burning …
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10/3/24
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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, Pittsburg.
Thursday, Oct. 3
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10/3/24
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Hull & Dillon
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Here’s a vintage photo of a can that once held 8 lbs. lard produced by Pittsburg’s Hull & Dillon Packing Company. Lard was a primary cooking staple throughout the world in the early …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/3/24
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Alcohol-related arrests have increased over past five years
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 3, 1924
Arrests for intoxication have been increasing in Pittsburg in the five years years since the United …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/3/24
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Boyfriend’s ex-wife likes to stir the pot
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DEAR ABBY: I am dating an older man with two ex-wives. I have met both of them. I don't mind them. The last ex-wife and I get along. She usually calls me because he won't answer his phone for her. …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/2/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, Oct. 2
Arma Public Library
Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma Public Library every Monday thru Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Girard Public …
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10/2/24
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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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10/2/24
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Headlight-Sun manager touring Europe ‘faster than Patton’
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 2, 1924
William Allen White, independent gubernatorial candidate, bitterly assailed the Ku Klux Klan in two …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/2/24
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Daughter refuses to forgive mother for affair
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DEAR ABBY: My older sister had an affair with an old boyfriend that lasted several months. She was 58 and had been married for 38 years. Her husband, who is a wonderful person and father of their …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/1/24
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Area Events
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Tuesday, Oct. 1
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Public is welcome. Early Bird starts at 6:30 p.m.
High Roller Black Out will pay …
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10/1/24
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