Dates scheduled for annual Arma VJ Homecoming
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ARMA, Kan. — Requests from the Arma VJ Homecoming Association were approved, allowing street closures to take place for the annual three-day event in August.
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6/7/23
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United Way Children’s Book Fair provides free books for summer reading
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas has partnered with the Pittsburg Family YMCA and Craw-Kan to provide free books for children during the second annual Read, White & Blue Children’s Book Fair on Saturday, June 10 at the Pittsburg Family YMCA.
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6/7/23
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Two Frontenac officers decorated for saving young child
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Two Frontenac police officers, Andrew D’Alfonso and Jesse Spencer, each received the Lifesaving Award and Commendation Bar at the Frontenac City Council meeting on …
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6/7/23
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County rescinds support of Western Alignment
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission voted unanimously to rescind its 2001 Letter of Support for the Western Alignment of US-69 highway on Tuesday morning. On Monday evening, the …
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6/7/23
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PPD raises money for children’s cancer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department’s Family Response Advocates set up a lemonade stand at the Pritchett Pavillion on Tuesday to raise money for children’s cancer …
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6/7/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department, as well as first responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS, were dispatched to the Pittsburg YMCA, located at 1100 N. Miles Ave., in Pittsburg, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, in reference to a report of an unresponsive adult male located in the facility’s pool.
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6/6/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Bette June Nelson celebrated her 102nd birthday on Sunday, June 4, surrounded by family and friends. The youngest child of Walter Scott Keensse and Laura Mae Brittain, Bette …
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6/6/23
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GACF hosts annual golf tournament
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GIRARD, Kan. — A warm day greeted golfers for the third annual Girard Area Community Foundation (GACF) Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday at Crawford Hills Golf Course.
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6/6/23
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Maker Monday
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Area children gathered in the Pittsburg Public Library’s (PPL) meeting room for the weekly scheduled ‘Maker Monday’ event that allows kids and teens ages 10 to 18 to create and take home a new craft each week.
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Girard Medical Center announced on Monday an addition to the medical staff. Kay Quick, APRN will begin seeing patients on June 20th at our Frontenac Clinic.
Quick has …
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6/6/23
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Meal on Wheels monthly report
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of May 2023, 602 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. …
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6/3/23
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Low-income seniors eligible for $50 vouchers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The city of Pittsburg announced Wednesday that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing low-income seniors who meet age and income requirements …
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6/3/23
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Brewing connections
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The Girard Area Chamber of Commerce held its Chamber Coffee at the Crawford County Courthouse Friday morning.
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6/3/23
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CHCSEK holds annual Employee Service Awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Health Center of Southeast Kansans (CHCSEK) held its annual Employee Service Awards ceremony in Pittsburg on June 1, honoring the dedication and commitment of 64 staff members who have reached significant milestones in their service. Combined, the group represented 510 years of service.
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6/3/23
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Pittsburg Chamber holds annual golf tournament
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The weather was beautiful, and the prizes were even better on Friday at the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Foundation Golf Classic held at Crestwood Country Club outside of Pittsburg.
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6/3/23
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Vacation bible school open for enrollment
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The members of the South Broadway Baptist Church in Pittsburg are inviting families to attend From Noah to the Cross (Saved by Grace) Vacation Bible School from June 26 to …
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6/3/23
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County poll results are in about US-69
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County commissioners received the final tally of their unofficial polling of residents’ thoughts on the US-69 bypass project proposed by the Kansas Department of …
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6/3/23
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Accounting student wins prestigious national award
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As an All-MIAA distance runner for the Gorillas and as the Pitt State record holder in the indoor 800m, Colin Webber has achieved excellence as an athlete. But he’s also …
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6/3/23
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This summer, Explore Crawford County
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The month of June is full of activities for tourists and residents alike. Everything from sporting events to concert headliners and art festivals.
An annual amateur …
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6/2/23
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Frontenac police chief to Invest in Kids
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — This month, Frontenac Chief of Police Cody Milligan became a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, an anti-crime organization of over 5,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, …
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6/2/23
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