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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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Joe Dellasega (left) and Richard Miller (right), son of founder William Miller and current CEO of Miller’s Professional Imaging, talks with the Leadership Kansas Class of 2023 about the history of the business. Class members received a tour of the facility and were shown the myriad of products Miller’s produces.
Leadership Kansas wraps up with tour of Miller’s
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The last day of the Leadership Kansas tour of Pittsburg began with a tour of the Kansas Technology Center. They finished the day at Miller’s Professional Imaging/MPIX … more
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Special Olympics athletes strutted their stuff Thursday evening in Galena during the Sip and Shop Fashion Show Fundraiser for Special Olympics Kansas, held at The Mollie on Route 66.
SOKS Southeast Region holds first-ever Sip and Shop Fashion Show
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GALENA, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) athletes from across southeast Kansas strutted down the runway at The Mollie on Route 66 in Galena on Thursday for the first-ever Sip and Shop … more
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Children’s eye care and safety
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PITTSBURG, Kan. —August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Walmart is encouraging Joplin-area parents to prioritize their children’s vision by stopping by their … more
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Meals on Wheels delivers over 500 meals to Frontenac residents
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Volunteer drivers delivered 511 meals to Frontenac area elderly and disabled in months of June and July. Meals were prepared at Medicalodges Frontenac.   The … more
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CCFBA pledges donation to Restore the Four project
GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Farm Bureau Association Board of Directors has announced their commitment to donate up to $10,000 to the Restore the Four project at the Crawford County … more
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Vendor spots open for career fair at Northeast High School
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ARMA, Kan. — For high school students looking for career pathway opportunities or businesses seeking future employment, the Rural Outreach 2023 Career Fair is the place to be.   Put … more
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Homeless issue remains top concern at city commission 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a two-hour city commission meeting on Tuesday, the homeless population remains a top issue in the community, being brought up for a third time during the public input … more
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The 40 members of Leadership Kansas Class of 2023 kicked off this week’s events with an informal dinner at the home of Ron and Betty Scripsick Wednesday night. Chamber of Commerce President Blake Benson officially welcomed the class with a brief history of the area and an introduction to some of its more notable residents. Class members were then free to take advantage of the Scripsik’s hospitality and get reacquainted with each other. 
Leadership Kansas hits ground running 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This year’s class of Leadership Kansas is visiting Pittsburg this week to get a sense of what makes the city tick. Deputy City Manager Jay Byers, LK Class of 2015, is … more
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