PITTSBURG, Kan. — The inaugural Global Fest event in September 2022 was so successful that the International Student Association (ISA), with the help of the Office of International Programs and …
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9/22/23
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Sean Adam Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, received a 14-month prison sentence earlier this week in Cherokee County District Court.
In September 2021, law enforcement …
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9/22/23
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — John Edward Clark, 72, of Columbus, was given four life sentences Wednesday afternoon in Cherokee County District Court.
A jury found Clark guilty of aggravated indecent …
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9/22/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As summer comes to a close and fall rings in the yearly virus season, many area healthcare providers including CHCSEK have begun to see an increase in viral illnesses such as …
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9/22/23
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PPL launches new guest series with Paula Baker
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Freeman Hospital President and CEO Paula Baker appeared at the Pittsburg Public Library on Thursday to help launch a new guest series called “A Cup o’ …
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9/22/23
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Books & Burrow hosts author Juliet Patterson
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After making her many stops at venues on the campus of Pittsburg State University, author Juliet Patterson traveled north to downtown Pittsburg on Wednesday for a visit to the …
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9/22/23
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Community baby shower planned for Tuesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Early Childhood Coalition is scheduled to host its annual “Crawford County Community Baby Shower” on Tuesday at the Pittsburg Farmers’ …
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9/22/23
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RENT premieres tonight at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Anticipation grew Tuesday night as the cast of “RENT” made their way past the microphone check and rehearsed for an empty crowd at Memorial Auditorium.
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9/21/23
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WritersFest events held at PSU
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Throughout Wednesday morning, high school students as well as Pittsburg State University students gathered on the main campus for several workshops as part of WritersFest.
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9/21/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its comprehensive career exploration and readiness efforts, the Pittsburg State University College of Technology hosted its annual Company Days event on Tuesday and …
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9/21/23
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Heartland grants $5,000 to Restore the Four for repairs
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GIRARD, Kan. — Restore the Four, a preservation project sponsored by Harrigans' Barn, is dedicated to maintaining and improving the four remaining Works Progress Administration (WPA) buildings …
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9/21/23
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Arma Council discusses trash concerns
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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council addressed a variety of issues at its meeting on Monday, including chicken ordinances, upcoming events, and library repairs.
Near the end of the …
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9/21/23
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A ‘smashing’ time at Northeast
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Northeast students spray painted and smashed a car donated by Chris Lewellen while other students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday night at Northeast High School. The event followed a homecoming pep rally, Iron-Man competition and powderpuff football game.
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9/21/23
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‘How Blue Can You Get?’
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FORT SCOTT-Kan. — On September 30, a fall festival full of blues music, family friendly fun, and many other activities will be taking place at Marmaton Riverfront Park. The 2nd Annual Fort Fest …
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9/21/23
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9/21/23
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CGF receives $1m grant for hydroponic farms
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Green Farms (CGF), a non-profit initiative by Pittsburg-based Leafy Green Farms, was awarded $1,052,000 by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) …
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9/20/23
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GIRARD, Kan. — Evergy will be doing maintenance on their power lines causing the City of Girard to operate solely using its power plant engines.
Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday Sept. …
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9/20/23
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Silver Sneakers coming to Arma City Library
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ARMA, Kan. — With classes offered in Girard and Pittsburg, the Silver Sneakers program will soon be offered at the Arma City Library, according to library director Brenda Banks.
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9/20/23
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The Homecoming football game is on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. vs. Erie and the Homecoming Coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. before the game on the field.
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9/20/23
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County de-annexes property from Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, the commissioners voted to de-annex a particular property in Girard.
The property in question belongs to former Girard Fire …
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9/20/23
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