‘These Fuelish Things’
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7/27/24
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Update on moratorium and comprehensive plan
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners listened to Becky Willard during public input at Friday morning’s meeting. Willard, an opponent of wind and solar projects in the county, stopped to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/27/24
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Wienermobile highlights re-opening
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A packed crowd gathered Friday morning in the Walmart Supercenter Store 72 parking lot, celebrating the store’s new renovation with a grand re-opening. …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/27/24
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NAC hosts open house
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) hosted an open house at Memorial Auditorium Thursday evening. Residents were invited to view the current neighborhood maps and make …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/27/24
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Flag Dedication marks In God We Trust Day 2024
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MINDENMINES, Mo. — Dave Sorrick, owner of In God We Trust LLC, is hosting a celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the federal legislation that designated “In God We …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/26/24
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‘Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Sherri Stephens began her tenure with the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) nearly a decade ago, and after nine years of service to the local non-profit, …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/26/24
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A Pittsburg son accepts prestigious billet at USMA
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the middle of a ‘cannonball run’ from Washington state to New York, Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Scott stopped over in his hometown of Pittsburg this week to visit …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/26/24
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Girard Chamber announces ‘Pitch your Porch’
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According to the Girard Chamber, PYP was designed to help property and business owners in rebuilding their buildings' commercial facades with the goal of making a favorable visual impression …
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7/26/24
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Blue Spoon presents to city commission
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Brenda Davis and Christina Oberle, owners of the Blue Spoon in downtown Pittsburg, presented their idea for a new speakeasy and food truck park at Fourth and Grand Streets. …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/25/24
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City Manager delivers financial forecast
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg City Manager Daron Hall and Director of Finance Allison Ramsey delivered the city’s five-year financial forecast to the city commissioners Tuesday …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/25/24
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SEKAA open facility in Arma
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ARMA, Kan. — SEK Animal Advocates (SEKAA) opened a spay and neuter clinic in Arma on Tuesday, providing care to cats and dogs across southeast Kansas.
“It’s very …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/24/24
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PAYP hosts Fostering Connections
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every month, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) hold their “Lunch and Learn” program, which gives its members opportunities to learn about …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/24/24
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Oversight
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The City of Pittsburg is finalizing its budget for 2025 (we are on a calendar year basis). The budget will be submitted to the City Commission on July 23rd. The State has mandated that cities must …
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By Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager
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7/24/24
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KDOT hosts last round of public input on U.S. 69
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7/24/24
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A new wrinkle in child care saga
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GIRARD, Kan. — At Tuesday’s county commission meeting, the large child care providers were asked to give an update on their progress. With the rule governing ARPA funds tightening, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/24/24
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‘It’s back! Bigger and better’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Registration is now open for the City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department’s Corporate Challenge, offering employees, managers and volunteers from companies in …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/23/24
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GOP get new digs in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After months of looking, the Crawford County Republican Party finally has its own headquarters. Until now, party meetings were held at the Homer Cole building north of …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/23/24
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Special Olympics Kansas hosts flag football at PSU
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7/23/24
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‘July Cruise Night’ rolls through Pittsburg
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7/23/24
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Despite changes, Dems still confident of November win
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have made what was shaping up to be a predictable experience …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/23/24
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