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PSU plans MLK Jr. Day candlelight vigil
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pittsburg State University’s Office of Student Diversity and the Black Student Association will host an evening of remembrance starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at the Oval on campus.   more
Mayor Seglie announces clean-up initiative
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During Tuesday’s city commission meeting, Pittsburg Mayor Ron Seglie announced a new clean-up initiative during his Mayor’s Moment. Seglie said a date for a town meeting to plan the clean-up will be set for some time in February. more
Food and friendship
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Adjusting to a new community and culture can be overwhelming, which is why Pittsburg area citizens have created a group called the International Friends of Pittsburg (IFP). On Wednesday evening, the group provided a dinner and social event for Pittsburg State University’s international students at St. John’s Lutheran Activity Center.  more
Hospice to provide service to the public
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As a way to give back to the community, the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice will be providing a free foot and toenail clinic for the community starting at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Homer Cole Community Center.  more
In one of his last acts as state attorney general, Derek Schmidt on Friday released the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s final report on allegations of child sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy in Kansas.  more
USD 250 looks for new K-8 math curriculum
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The USD 250 school board is looking for a new math curriculum for grades K-8. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brad Hanson said in Monday night’s meeting that there are three possibilities the district is looking at implementing next school year. more
Dates set for Polar Plunge, Battle of Badges
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Dates were announced Tuesday for two popular events sponsored annually by local first responders to benefit charitable organizations: the Battle of the Badges and the Pittsburg Polar Plunge.  more
During the last week of 2022, the Gathering Place was able to raise $22,000, enabling the new homeless shelter to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week since Sunday, Jan. 1.  more
FUMC to host chicken noodle dinner
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The Frontenac United Methodist Church, at 102 S Cayuga, will be hosting a carry-out only chicken noodle dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Pick-up begins at 4 p.m. and lasts until the food is gone. more
SEK educators recognized with Horizon Award
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Thirty-two educators from across Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2023 Kansas Horizon Award program. Of the 32 recipients, three are from southeast Kansas schools: more
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) is taking the opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer, HPV disease, and the importance of getting screened.  more
County commission officially reorganized
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Carl Wood was sworn in Monday morning as county commissioner for the third district after defeating Jeremy Johnson in the November election. This is Wood’s second term as a county commissioner. Commissioner Bruce Blair and County Clerk Lisa Lusker were also sworn in after both secured reelection. more
Checkmate!
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Frontenac High School hosted nearly 100 chess players Saturday. Dan Eckstein, Frontenac’s coach and math teacher, said students K through 12 attended, representing more than a dozen schools across southeast Kansas, and even Lawrence and Kansas City. more
Students build SEK Robotics together
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With the help of mentors Dale May and Kelli Hendrickson, area students came together this fall to form SEK Robotics, a club that has so far competed in two tournaments and is gearing up for its next one in February.   more
The Kansas Department of Transportation on Monday announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects, including several in Southeast Kansas.  more
Following the death Friday night at Lansing Correctional Facility of an inmate who was convicted of aggravated kidnapping in Neosho County in 2005, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Department of Corrections are investigating the incident as a homicide. more
Mt. Carmel Auxiliary awards volunteers
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Volunteers make a difference and impact for people in the community, which is why on Friday afternoon at its annual meeting, the Mt. Carmel Auxiliary recognized 45 individuals for their hours served and years served at the hospital.  more
Crawford County Sheriff Danny Smith turned in an amended request Friday for funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Smith has since reevaluated how to use the funds, and if his plan is approved, he will be even returning $18,000. more
Sen. Hilderbrand stepping down
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The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative send-off luncheon at the Wilkinson Alumni Center on the Pittsburg State campus Friday afternoon. In attendance were state representatives Ken Collins (R-Mulberry) and Chuck Smith (R-Pittsburg). more
SEK Inc. celebrates 65 years
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Non-profit organization SEK Inc. held its annual dinner and anniversary party at Kansas Crossing casino on Thursday evening.   more
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