PHS senior nominated as National Merit Scholar
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Daniel Riachi, a senior at Pittsburg High School, has been nominated for a National Merit Scholarship. According to Riachi, only the top one percent of high school seniors in the …
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5/19/23
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Hunger Action Summit to meet in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With pandemic-era safety nets ending, food insecurity in Southeast Kansas is on the rise, especially with the increasing cost of groceries, rent, and utility bills. On Thursday, …
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5/19/23
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Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, there will be an explosion of live music in downtown Pittsburg. Six area bands will perform during …
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5/19/23
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Southeast Extension to host 2023 Spring Crop Field Day
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PARSONS, Kan. – The annual Spring Crop Field Day at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons has has been slated for May 23 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the day …
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U.S. 166 closure in Cherokee County begins May 30
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BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. – Starting Tuesday, May 30, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to close a section of U.S. 166/400 east of Baxter Springs. The closure begins east of 5 Mile …
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5/19/23
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Pittsburg Police Department dedicates 'Station Courtyard'
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PITTSBURG, KS – In the northwest corner of the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center in Pittsburg is a green space, which now features a new gazebo and picnic table. During National Police Week, held …
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5/19/23
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Northeast graduates turn their tassels
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Every graduate who walked during Northeast High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony signed their name on a poster, which featured a painting of sunflowers and a quote from singer Tim McGraw. …
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5/18/23
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Joplin man sentenced in Cherokee County
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COLUMBUS, Kan. – Joshua Devena, 37, of Joplin, Missouri, was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment earlier this month. The sentence came after Devena pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement in …
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5/18/23
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Columbus man back In custody after attempting to flee law enforcement
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COLUMBUS, Kan. – A Columbus man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a pursuit, which crossed state lines Tuesday afternoon. Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies had been searching for …
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Club Notes
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Thursday, May 18
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be accessed by Zoom. For more …
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5/18/23
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Pittsburg DAR presents Community Service Award to Quilts of Valor
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5/18/23
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LCC receives ambulance from Labette Health
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PARSONS, Kan. — Labette Community College (LCC) is thrilled with the donation of a retired ambulance from Labette Health to aid with Health Science Course training. “The Workforce Department and …
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5/18/23
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West Alignment not popular in Arma
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ARMA, Kan. — Representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) made their last scheduled meeting with the Arma City Council on Monday night, giving their presentation of the …
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5/18/23
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Pitt State president visits meaningful site
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Growing up in Nebraska , Pittsburg State University President Dan Shipp and his family talked a lot about the landmark case Brown vs. The Board …
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5/18/23
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Riverton man apprehended following shooting incident
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RIVERTON, Kan. – A Riverton man has been apprehended after his alleged involvement in a shooting Tuesday evening. Just before 6 pm, May 16, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a …
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5/18/23
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LCC announces 2023 Latzer Art Award recipient
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PARSONS, Kan. – The Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation and the LCC Hendershot Gallery Committee have selected a winner for the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for the Spring 2023 …
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5/18/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, May 17
Building Strong Readers
Children up to age 5 are invited to Girard Public Library, 128 W. Prairie St. in Girard, for stories and a craft from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Program for …
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5/17/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, May 17
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, at Zion Lutheran …
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5/17/23
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Depew set to join Kansas Legal Services in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Dennis Depew, of Neodesha, has been hired by Kansas Legal Services (KLS) as a senior attorney in the Pittsburg office effective June 1. He has been an active Kansas lawyer …
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5/17/23
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House catches fire on North Grand
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PITTSBURG, KS – The Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1307 North Grand at approximately 7:19 pm, Saturday, May 13 . Upon arrival at …
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