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An example of Mark Housel’s abstract painting.
LCC Hendershot Gallery announces art show
PARSONS, Kan. — The Hendershot Gallery at Labette Community College (LCC) presents local artist Mark Housel, art exhibit to be held now through Sept. 28.   The public is invited to … more
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A groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion at Heritage Tractor in Pittsburg will be held a 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5.
Heritage Tractor to expand service shop
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Heritage Tractor, a local John Deere dealership in Pittsburg, will be breaking ground on a new service facility at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. The addition will include heat … more
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As a part of Little Balkans Days, residents gathered at Pittsburg Presbyterian Church on Tuesday for the Little Balkans Quilt Guild Felt Embroidery Class, which offered the creation of beautiful designs and keepsakes with a hands-on felt embroidery class.
Get thready
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Fiber artist Debbie Hurt Walker demonstrated the steps needed to sew embroidery on felt on Tuesday as part of Little Balkans Days with the event free for passport holders. more
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library available at PPL
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Aug. 14, Governor Laura Kelly celebrated the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.   The celebration came after the … more
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Gus, the area’s most popular celebrity, stops to pose with fans during Wednesday’s block party in Pittsburg.
‘Lights, Camera, Gus!’
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Local businesses decorated for this year’s Business Decorating Contest before setting up shop along Broadway, between 4th and 6th Streets, to celebrate PSU football during the Paint the Town Red Block Party Wednesday, Aug. 30. more
Staff from Crawford County Mental Health, Crawford County Sheriff’s office, and the Crawford County Commissioners pause for a photograph after the commission approved a resolution adopting the Step-Up Initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illness being arrested and incarcerated without adequate treatment. 
County approves resolution to adopt Step-Up Initiative
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission on Tuesday approved a resolution to adopt the Step-Up Initiative throughout the county to reduce the number of people suffering from mental illness … more
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Labette Community College recognized employees with Years of Service pins during Fall in-service. The following were given five-year pins: Randee Baty, Kathi Bennet, Haley Cook, Ken Elliot, Archana Lal, Becky Lestikow, Jessica Letterman, and Jason Sharp. Ten-year recipients are Theresa Hundley, Cathy Hyten, Sherry Simpson, and Tim Miller. Fifteen-year recipients are Kim Beachner, Melissa Kipp, and Ashley Savage. Twenty-years of service are Jennifer Harding, and Trudy Yockey. Twenty-five years of service are Cathy Kibler and Thirty-five years of service, Coleen Carter.
Labette Community College employees recognized for service
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Bradley Paul Shoemaker
Baxter Springs man sentenced to over 16 years in prison
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BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Bradley Paul Shoemaker, 28, of Baxter Springs was sentenced to 195 months imprisonment on Monday, Aug. 28, in Cherokee County District Court. The sentence comes after … more
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Labette Health named among best hospitals
PARSONS, Kan. — Labette Health has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a high performing hospital for knee replacement. This is the highest distinction … more
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McDonald’s launches Outstanding Educator Awards
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Local McDonald’s restaurants will again celebrate area teachers with the launch of the fourth-annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards. Nominations will be … more
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A volunteer dressed as a laundress leads a demonstration for visitors at the Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Labors and leisure on the frontier
FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Fort Scott National Historic Site will be taking visitors on an exploration of the labors and leisure on an 1840s frontier post Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4. … more
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Students walk around The Oval at Pittsburg State University’s campus for the annual Community Fair on Tuesday, which featured area businesses and organizations.
Students, businesses gather for PSU Community Fair
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Businesses and organizations from across the Crawford County area lined up tables around The Oval on the campus of Pittsburg State University on Tuesday for the … more
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Girard Council agrees to purchase new guns for police
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard City Council on Monday approved a police request to buy several new guns for its police department.   Girard Police Chief Chris Wilson initially approached … more
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Pittsburg State football players sign autographs, while the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Pitt Cheer and the PSU Crimson & Gold Dance Team provide entertainment Saturday during the inaugural Kid’s Festival in the Ron’s Supermarket parking lot. The four-hour event also included a bounce house, obstacle course, face painting and food. The first 300 kids 12-under received a special edition poster to be signed by the PSU football players. The Gorillas, ranked fourth in NCAA Division II, open their 2023 season Thursday at home against MIAA rival Washburn.
Ron’s hosts Kids’ Festival
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Pittsburg State football players sign autographs, while the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Pitt Cheer and the PSU Crimson & Gold Dance Team provide entertainment Saturday during the inaugural Kid’s Festival in the Ron’s Supermarket parking lot. more
Debbie Hurt Walker stands in front of a display of her quilts at Root Coffeehouse in Pittsburg.
Fiber artist features work for Little Balkans Days
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In celebration of Little Balkans Days starting this week, the public is invited to view fiber artist Debbie Hurt Walker’s display at Root Coffeehouse in Pittsburg. … more
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PAC seeks artists for ArtWalk
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Arts Council (PAC) will host its flagship event, the ArtWalk, on Friday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., in the heart of the Pittsburg Arts District. Artists … more
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The Donation Quilt to be given away during Little Balkans Days. The winner will be announced at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 2.
Little Balkans Quilt Guild preps for show
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As the annual Little Balkans Days celebration approaches, the Little Balkans Quilt Guild prepares for its biggest weekend of the year. Members of the guild spent Saturday … more
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J.W. Johnson, second from left in purple, prepares to deliver a serve during an exhibition match at John Lance Arena on Monday during the Johnson Family Pro Pickleball Day as the crowd watched J.W. and Dylan Frazier battle against Jorja Johnson and Gabriel Tardio.
Pickle in Pitt: Johnson Family visits hometown
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — “The First Family of Pickleball” and Pittsburg natives J.W., Jorja, Jack, and Julie Johnson returned to their hometown on Monday for a morning and afternoon full … more
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Pittsburg Family YMCA, located at 1100 N. Miles Ave., is open Monday through Thursday from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday’s from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday’s from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday’s from noon to 5 p.m.
Coffey appointed as Pittsburg Family YMCA Interim CEO
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Benjamin Coffey, a multi-decade veteran of the YMCA, will serve as the Pittsburg Family YMCA’s Interim CEO.     Coffey is currently serving as the CEO of … more
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Thursday evening, the Pittsburg YMCA hosted its second annual Back-to-School Night where all programs were showcased from gymnastics to dance classes.
Back to School with Pittsburg Family YMCA
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Family YMCA hosted its second annual Back to School Night on Thursday.   Free and open to the public, the evening event showcased all the programs … more
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