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TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/19/24

On Wednesday afternoon, a room full of area residents joined together in the Pittsburg Public Library’s conference room for the “iCraft Open House,” where attendees painted by number, creating a masterpiece. For future iCraft events, visit the local library’s calendar at pplonline.org/calendar/.

A colorful kind of day

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7/19/24

SEKAA to hold adoption event during weekend

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — SEK Animal Advocates, a non-profit organization based out of Arma, is teaming up with Petsense Pittsburg to hold an adoption event for cats this weekend. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/19/24

Fresh tomatoes along with other fruits and vegetables continue to grow within the McCune Community Garden, maintained by the town’s Lions Club.

Can you dig it?

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MCCUNE, Kan. — According to t he Kansas Healthy Food Initiative, more than 750,000 Kansans did not have access to healthy food within a reasonable distance of their home in 2023. Approximately … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/19/24

Misty Morning Farms served a trailer full of watermelons and melons during Tuesday’s Girard Farmers Market, which takes place every Tuesday in the town’s square until the end of September.

Planting fruitful thoughts

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GIRARD, Kan. — Growing up, my grandfather built a garden of tomatoes, asparagus, and lettuce. However, he had one heck of a time getting his watermelon just right for the season as he became as … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/18/24

Girard Council, Main Street discuss crosswalks

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GIRARD, Kan. — Several crosswalks around the city of Girard will soon receive a new, eye-catching look courtesy of Main Street Girard following Monday’s council meeting. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/18/24

The Spicer-Adams Building, far left, at Fourth and Grand may soon become the area’s newest destination as it is transformed into a speakeasy and food truck park by Blue Spoon, LLC. The remaining two buildings will be removed to make room for a picnic area, outside stage, projection screen, and possibly pickleball courts. Owners hope to be open for business by March of 2025.

A new speakeasy possible in Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The dynamic duo behind Blue Spoon, LLC, Brenda Davis and Christina Oberle, presented a concept for a new community hotspot to the Economic Development Advisory Council on … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/18/24

Around 270 athletes and volunteers hit the lanes Tuesday at Holiday Lanes in Pittsburg, competing in the Southeast Adult Regional Bowling tournament.

SOKS hosts SE Adult Regional Bowling

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Region held its Southeast Adult Regional Bowling tournament on Tuesday, bringing hundreds of athletes and volunteers to the lanes … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/17/24

Arma Council talks pickleball courts

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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast School District will soon be expanding its pickleball court in response to the growth of the sport of pickleball in Arma following a discussion at Monday’s … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/17/24

MHM announces ‘Game Day’ cancellation

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Franklin, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum regrets to announce the cancellation of "Game Day” this Sunday, July 21, due to scheduling conflicts. The museum still invites visitors … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/17/24

Front row (left to right) Gavyn Young and Austin Maycumber; back row (left to right) Jessica Young, Nancey Konek, Rosemary Stapleton, Jonathan Hunziker.

Local dojo competes in Sunflower State Games

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TOPEKA, Kan. — Students from the Genbu-Kai karate dojo in Pittsburg participated in the Sunflower State Games in Topeka over the weekend, capturing several top honors. Austin … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/17/24

Frontenac begins budget process

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac City Council began their annual budget process last night and some hard decisions lay ahead. In recent weeks, the city has seen a boon in its fortunes with … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/17/24

Ace Hardware, located at 615 W. St. John St. on the west end of town less than half a mile east of the Girard Medical Center.

Ace Hardware celebrates 100th anniversary

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GIRARD, Kan. — Cronister Ace Hardware in Girard hosted a celebration at the end of June to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ace Hardware, the worldwide hardware retail cooperative. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/16/24

Several Crawford County residents gathered in the Pittsburg Public Library’s conference room on Sunday in attendance for the “Community Sing Along” featuring JT Knoll and Don Viney. The Pittsburg Public Library noted that its Adult Reading Program continues through Aug. 2 and residents are encouraged to stop by the second-floor reference desk for a book recommendation.

‘If you know it, sing it’

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7/16/24

Autumn Leaves

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ARCADIA, Kan. — Hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, watermelon and seasonal sides and yummy desserts were served to 14 people at the July Autumn Leaves Luncheon. The flag salute and … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/13/24

According to County Commissioner Tom Moody, a witness saw a CARDS truck carve this deep gouge into the pavement of Free King’s Highway near 27th Street coming out of the Industrial Park. Moody said the scar runs for nearly 2.5 miles and will not be cheap to fix and CARDS will be charged for the damages. According to the witness, the CARDS truck had lost a tire and was riding on its wheel, digging into the asphalt.

Jack’d up!

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7/13/24

Bicyclists part of Bike the U.S. for MS participate in a service project west of Pittsburg at the home of Sarah Prince, cleaning up the garden area as well as the yard entirely.

Bike the U.S. for MS passes through Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Approximately 17 bicycle riders passed through Pittsburg and Crawford County from July 11 to July 12, barely beyond the 1,000-mile mark on their 3,785-mile journey from … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/13/24

Marty the Magician performed for a packed crowd Friday afternoon at the St. John’s Activity Center as part of the Pittsburg Public Library’s summer reading program.

‘Marty the Magician’ visits Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In continuation of its summer reading program, the Pittsburg Public Library (PPL) held a special event for its library patrons and community members at the St. John’s … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/13/24

More than 60 Purple Dragon football players made some landscaping improvements at the Guest Home Estates in Pittsburg. According to Shelley Gamer, the residents and staff at Guest Home have made sandwiches for the PHS Booster Club for the past 10 to 15 years, so the PHS coaching staff decided it was time to pay some of that kindness back and help the staff with some heavy lifting.

Dragons give back

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7/13/24

Arma City Pool, located at 800 Maple St. next to Joe Caputo Hookie Park.

Arma City Pool receives donations

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ARMA, Kan. — On a warm weather day like Thursday with temperatures nearly touching the mid-90s, what is better than a day at the community pool with friends and family? Even better, what about … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/12/24