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GIRARD, Kan. — According to the Crawford County Clerks Office, the deadline to register to vote or change your voter registration is Tuesday, October 15th. Voters can visit the … more

9/13/24

A small town with a big history

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ARCADIA, Kan. — Arcadia will celebrate 162 years on Saturday with Old Settlers’ Days. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. as parade participants gather at the ballpark. Participants are … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/13/24

Pittsburg to exceed revenue neutral rate

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate for 2025 on Tuesday by a vote of 4-to-1, with Ron Seglie voting against. According to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/13/24

Special Olympics Kansas athletes and their partners prepare to hit the links prior to the start of Wednesday’s Southeast Region Adult Golf Tournament held at Four Oaks Golf Course.

SOKS holds SEK Regional Golf

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Temperatures touched the mid-70s under clear Kansas skies, Wednesday for the Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Region Adult Golf Tournament, held at Pittsburg’s … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 9/12/24

Two new ordinances

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission passed two new ordinances Tuesday night, both regarding the homeless population in the area. The first, G-1366, Section 54-77 … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/12/24

Pittsburg approves EDAC recommendations

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission approved two recommendations from the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) Tuesday night. Both cases have met with unusual or unforeseen … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/12/24

Officials from Mercy Hospital cut the ribbon to officially open at the former Ascension Via Christi facility in Pittsburg.

Mercy makes it official

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On a bright and warm September 11, eerily reminiscent of that fateful day 23 years ago, Mercy Hospitals brought hope instead of fear into southeast Kansas Wednesday morning. A … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/12/24

Crista Wightman places a flower in the University Lake during the suicide prevention event at Pittsburg State University on Tuesday evening. Wightman honored her son Gabe, a PSU student who lost his life to suicide earlier this year.

PSU hosts suicide prevention event for community

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You are not alone, and help is available. Organizers with Pittsburg State University and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) held an event to start conversations about suicide, Tuesday, which was World Suicide Prevention Day. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 9/12/24

3rd Annual WritersFest to unfold

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In two weeks, an anthology of authors will converge at Pittsburg State University to share their love of words with students and community members. The 3rd Annual WritersFest is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 9/12/24

Operation Rescue, an American anti-abortion organization, along with other pro-life groups gathered in the front lawn of Planned Parenthood facility in Pittsburg holding a press conference to protest the opening of the non-profit organization Tuesday afternoon. Speakers featured at the press conference were Operation Rescue President Troy Newman (shown) Operation Rescue Senior Vice President Emeritus Cheryl Sullenger, Arkansas Family Council Assistant Director David Cox, and Students for Life Midwest Regional Coordinator William Anderson.

Operation Rescue holds press conference

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9/11/24

Girard City Council talks grants, repairs

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GIRARD, Kan. — From budget hearings to roofing repairs, the Girard City Council discussed several topics at Monday’s 45-minute meeting. One of the main topics of the discussion, however, … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 9/11/24

Pittsburg man, juveniles injured in Cherokee Co. crash

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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — One man and three juveniles were injured in a single-vehicle accident just south of Pittsburg Monday evening, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP). … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/11/24

Talent calls funding decision a ‘slap in the face’

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GIRARD, Kan. — Pastor Donny Talent of Victory Life Church spoke before the county commission on Tuesday, questioning the validity of funds from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) being … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/11/24

From left, Sara Loree’s Bridal & Formal Owner Sara Narges, Manager Denise Loy and Assistant Manager Kim Plouvier stand in front of racks of wedding dresses.

Great experience is always in style

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Fashion trends come and go, but Sara Loree’s Bridal & Formal, located at 524 N. Broadway St., has been evergreen in Pittsburg for the past 25 years. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 9/11/24

On Sunday, a large crowd of area residents as well as representatives of Girard’s surrounding fire, police, and emergency medical technician departments gathered near the gazebo on the northeast side of the town’s square to witness the blessing of the area’s first responders, sponsored by Living Faith Church and Crawford County Fire District #4. The service began in the late morning, beginning with the blessing of the first responders and the vehicles followed by lunch, booths with emergency vehicles, smoke rooms, as well as bounce houses for the kids. Sunday’s event also featured a musical performance from the Living Faith Praise Band.

‘Blessing of first responders’

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9/10/24

Girard and area residents gathered at the Harrigans’ Barn fall event in 2022 to shop at the various local vendors. It is planned to once again feature everything from food to sports memorabilia to food to fall decorations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Harrigans’ Barn Fall Market returns Saturday

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GIRARD, Kan. — From handcrafted jewelry to candles to soaps and more from local makers, the Harrigans’ Barn Fall Market returns to Girard this weekend The popular local … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 9/10/24

Confederate soldiers lie in wait to ambush a wagon train of civilian refugees and Union soldiers on Oct. 23, 1864, near Cow Creek in what was the Cherokee Neutral Lands in southeast Kansas.

Border clash at CCHM

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum (CCHM) hosted its annual Border Wars on Saturday. Normally held during Little Balkans Days, Museum Director Amanda Minton pushed … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/10/24

Jeep owners went all-out to decorate their vehicles this year. There was quite the Halloween theme going this year as several Jeeps featured skeletons.

Ducks & Jeeps rally at Pitt State benefits Special Olympics

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly 40 Jeeps parked near the Gus statue at Gorilla Village on Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS). According to Erin Fletcher of SOKS, the event … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/10/24

SEK Recycling turns 21

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SEK Recycling is turning 21 and celebrating with a party at The Pitt this Thursday. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 9/10/24

Pittsburg Police, Fire and EMS respond to a three-vehicle crash that occurred Friday on Centennial near South Stillwell Street.

Collision on Centennial

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A three-car crash with injuries occurred Friday afternoon, according to the Pittsburg Police Department. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 9/9/24