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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — If you think tractors are sexy, then the SEK Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club’s annual Tractor Cruise on Saturday is for you. The sixth cruise in seven years, … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/9/24

Two arrested in McCune, accused of child endangerment

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MCCUNE, Kan. — The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office arrested two McCune residents Wednesday morning on multiple charges following a welfare check. According to a release … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 8/9/24

A couple of kids use the fitness station located at Lakeside Park on a warm Wednesday afternoon. The fitness stations include a parallel bar station, chin-up station, push-up station, sit-up station, and body curl station.

Outdoor exercise equipment available at Lakeside Park

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — These days, gym memberships can cost a pretty penny, ranging on average from $40 up to $100 per month. Residents of Pittsburg and Crawford County, however, now have an option … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/9/24

Crawford County Mental Health employees work on a gameplan prior to competing in Monday’s tug-o-war competition at Lincoln Park as part of the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s (PPRD) annual “Corporate Challenge.”

PPRD ‘Corporate Challenge’ concludes

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Following three days of competition and camaraderie, the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s (PPRD) annual “Corporate Challenge” ended with two local … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/9/24

SEKHS holds multiple events

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From pet portraits to reduced fees to pajama parties, the SEK Humane Society (SEKHS) is holding several events throughout the week and into the following weeks. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/8/24

Autumn Thoennes and Tanna Parcel joined the Summer Lemonade Stand Challenge Wednesday to raise funds in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. While the temperature may have been toasty, the group stayed underneath the shade at the Frontenac Public Safety Department and served cold cups of lemonade along with cookies, accepting donations to support the cause, which helps treat kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

‘When life gives you lemons, make lemonade’

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8/8/24

The Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Club is scheduled to hold its ‘Cruise Night’ event as part of this year’s Arma VJ Homecoming in downtown Arma on East Washington Street Friday evening starting at 5 p.m.

Arma VJ Homecoming returns

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ARMA, Kan. — The annual Arma V-J Homecoming returns to Crawford County starting Thursday night, featuring a variety of activities for children, teenagers, and adults. It all started 78 … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/8/24

Kannarr expands to downtown location

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pat Cedeno of Kannarr Eye Care (KEC) presented a request to the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) at its meeting on Wednesday for $65,000 from the Revolving Loan … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/8/24

NAC needs new member

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) met Wednesday at noon at Memorial Auditorium. Council member Ken Ward, representing the Northeast Quadrant, is stepping … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/8/24

The last dog days of summer

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With cooler temps this week and school starting in the next couple of weeks, families got out to enjoy the last days of summer vacation at Schlanger Park, playing pickle ball, taking an educational … more

8/8/24

Bill's Cycle, Inc., a local Harley Davidson repair shop, located at 302 N. 9th St. in Arma, formerly the location of Scotty’s Classic Car Museum.

Bill’s Cycle opens in Arma

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ARMA, Kan. — The building that formerly housed Scotty’s Classic Car Museum at 302 N. 9th St. is now home to a bike shop thanks to George Muller and Bill’s Cycle Inc. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/7/24

A “proud Northeast Viking” and 1979 graduate, Lori Boyajian-O'Neill is pictured at the 2024 Paris Olympics with her Northeast Vikings coffee mug. The Arma City Council designated the month of August 2024 in honor of Lori Boyajian-O'Neill at its meeting on Monday.

City honors proud Arma native

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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council had a packed agenda Monday night, discussing items from budget preparations to beer licenses. The meeting, however, featured a proclamation that honored an … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/7/24

Housing is Hard

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There is a nationwide crisis in affordable housing, and in many ways, it is worse in rural areas. The pandemic added to the problem through supply shortages and increasing costs. With many rural … more

By Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager | 8/7/24

Freeman briefs Frontenac on hospital

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Freeman Hospital CEO Paula Baker and Project Manager Dan Taylor paid a visit to the Frontenac City Council on Monday to give a progress update on the new hospital soon to be … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 8/7/24

Courtesy of Girard Main Street, community members were offered the chance to purchase personalized veterans banners for $200 each to celebrate local heroes while serving as a constant reminder of the sacrifices made by those individuals. The banners went up on July 31 and will be displayed for a three-year period, according to Girard Main Street.

‘There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer’

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8/6/24

Fire department members use a Halligan bar to pry open a door during the Crawford County Fire School event at the Girard Fire Department over the weekend. Many departments from across southeast Kansas participated.

GFD hosts Kansas State Firefighters Association School

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GIRARD, Kan. — While many locals braved the heat to enjoy the 108th annual Crawford County Fair, this past weekend, firefighters from the Girard Fire Department (GFD) and fire departments … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 8/6/24

Pamela Anne (Carter) Dent

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Pamela Anne (Carter) Dent of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on Aug. 1, 2024, at Via Christi hospital surrounded by her children. Pam was born Oct. 7, 1949, to James E. and Charlotte M. (Smith) Carter. … more

8/6/24

Nellie Mae Kozjek

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Nellie Mae Kozjek, 95, of Frontenac, KS, passed away on Aug. 5, 2024, at Oakview Estates in Frontenac, Kansas. Nellie was born on Oct. 23, 1928, to John and Mildred Mycroft (Shock) Harvey … more

8/6/24

Quilts of Valor presented a quilt to Regina Gholson of Girard in recognition of her service in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 1997, including a tour of duty in southwest Asia during Operations Desert Sheild and Desert Storm. Presenting the quilt at the G&W Grocery Store in Girard are Kathi Lunday (l), coordinator of Quilts of Valor, Pittsburg, Regina, Alice Walters, and Dane Shultz Little Balkans SAR member who nominated Regina for the quilt.

Gulf War vet receives Quilt of Valor in Girard

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8/6/24

MHM begins preservation program to protect artifacts

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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum has begun a program designed to help it preserve its growing collections. The museum was one of just 71 institutions in the U.S. to … more

Staff reports | 8/6/24