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Mayor Site recognizes three as ‘Pittsburg Positive’
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City ponders trash utility
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg may be getting into the trash business. The Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) Chair Denise Fitzpatrick briefed the city commission on the …

County leaders meet in Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — City and county leaders gathered for lunch in Girard, Wednesday, where the key message was cooperation between cities and between the county and cities. County and city …

SOKS holds Southeast Unified Cornhole
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Activity Center hosted the second-ever Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Unified Cornhole competition on Wednesday, which drew hundreds of young athletes and …

‘When I grow up, I want to be ...’
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Chetopa man injured in Labette Co. crash
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — A man from Chetopa suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Labette County Wednesday morning.   According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the …

Girard Council raises prices at golf course
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GIRARD, Kan. — It will cost slightly more to play golf this summer at Crawford Hills Municipal Golf Course. The Girard City Council on Monday approved the golf committee’s recommendations …

Self-defense and situational awareness
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the third installment of its monthly “Lunch and Learn” program, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) hosted Pittsburg State University Police Officer …

Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Fort Scott National Historic Site will host its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20-21. Attendees each day will experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, …
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Salvation Army consolidates operations
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 28, 1924 Traveling on the final lap of a 20,000-mile “every state in the union" hike, Arthur John …
Little Balkans Chronicles

The Joy of Working, Pt. 3
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In this week’s episode, Margaret Shaw Forsyth continues her chronicle about working at KOAM radio in the 1950s. — J.T.K. One night my girlfriend and I went to a movie and there was …
From Our History

Hannibal, Mo. is ‘put out’ with Pitt
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 27, 1924 An invitation dance described by the promoters as the “Lollipop Hop," was given last night at …
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Easter Memories
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     As I write this weeks column it is more than chilly outside with a pretty good cold north wind.  However, the spring flowers don’t seem to mind.  I have been …
Kansas
WICHITA, Kan., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, consent has become a highly debated topic of conversation. And, with consent laws varying from state to state, it's no surprise why. Our …
A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of …
Nation
The Moscow concert massacre was a major security blunder. What's behind that failure?

The Moscow concert hall attack a week ago that left more than 140 people dead was a major blunder for Russia’s law enforcement agencies. While the government register of terrorist and extremist …

AP Week in Pictures: Global March 21-28, 2024 From celebrations marking Holy Week to a volcano erupting in Iceland to cherry blossoms in Washington, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from …
Six Russian journalists have been detained by authorities. They include one who covered Navalny A media freedom organization says that Russian authorities have detained six journalists across the country. Reporters Without Borders said Thursday that the journalists include one who covered …
US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. …
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Frontenac wins shootout against Bishop Ward

Frontenac’s Jayden Houghton stiff arms a player from Bishop Ward during Friday night’s game in Frontenac.
FRONTENAC, Kan. — In a game filled with big plays and a combined 68 points, the Frontenac Raiders simply made more big plays in every phase of the game Friday night than the visiting Kansas …

Postseason tourney title headlines PSU season
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Pittsburg State’s women’s basketball program added some history this season.

Gorillas kick off spring football practice
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Weather that was more representative of playoff football greeted Pittsburg State when the Gorillas kicked off spring practice early Tuesday morning at Carnie Smith Stadium,

Trojans sneak past Vikings in pitchers' duel
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Girard pitchers Weston Bruning and Brayden Dinger combined for a shutout as the Girard Trojans escaped with a 1-0 victory in a pitchers duel over the Parsons Vikings on Thursday in Girard. …

Neosho hangs on to beat Colgan
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The visiting Neosho Wildcats pushed across five runs in the third inning for an 8-3 lead and they held on for an 8-5 win Tuesday night against St. Mary’s Colgan at historic Jaycee Ballpark. …
Regional Sports
Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs' Super Bowl rally shooting sues congressman over online post

A man who was briefly handcuffed in the chaos that followed a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing a Tennessee congressman. The suit claims the congressman falsely …

JuJu Watkins' double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women's Sweet 16 JuJu Watkins had 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and top-seeded Southern California beat Kansas 73-55 to reach the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. McKenzie Forbes hit a career-high …
South Carolina rolls to the Sweet 16 88-41 over North Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley had 20 points including four 3-pointers, Kamilla Cardoso had a double-double in her return from a one-game suspension and unbeaten South Carolina …
National sports

Diamondbacks score 14 runs in 3rd inning, cruise to 16-1 victory over Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr., rear, celebrates his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies with Ketel Marte during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had five RBIs and three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a franchise-record 14-run third inning to cruise over the Colorado Rockies 16-1 on …

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night. Shannon had 20 points …

Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4

Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers gestures while running the bases on a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of an opening-day baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a new major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners …

Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in …

World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim's 10th-inning single

Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim celebrates after driving in the winning run with a single against the Chicago Cubs in the 10th. inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Jonah Heim hit a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning as the World Series champion Texas Rangers opened the season with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Adolis García and Travis …

Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians. And they had no …
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Keeping Up to Code
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There are many misconceptions about city nuisance codes and their enforcement. People often wonder why others are allowed to keep their properties in such bad shape and point to problems with …

Local business approaches milestone
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MINDENMINES, Mo. —After 17 years in business, In God We Trust LLC is preparing for a major milestone later this year. Owned by Dave and Marcia Sorrick of rural Pittsburg, In God We Trust is a …

Young entrepreneur opens new office
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tree Mulkin realized a goal on Wednesday afternoon, opening her own branch office of Edward Jones financial advisors in the Northgate shopping area on 29th Street. Attended by …

Farm to Market to Community 
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MCCUNE, Kan. — McCune Farm to Market run by Cherie and Kevin Schenker are building a community of possibilities and positivity in rural Southeast Kansas. Having grown up in the area, the couple …
World
A Christian nun in Lebanon prays for the Shiite Muslim fighters of Hezbollah. A furor ensues

A video showing a Lebanese nun asking young students to pray for the “men of the resistance,” a reference to Hezbollah fighters, has sparked controversy in Lebanon. The Lebanese Shiite militant …

Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace A Filipino villager says he has signed up to be nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he says he will devote to pray for …
4 people die on Spain's coastlines after falling into sea during high winds Emergency services in Spain say four people have died in three separate incidents on Spain’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines after falling into the sea. The deaths came amid warnings of …
Obituaries
Rhonda E. Blair
Rhonda E. Blair, 51, passed away on March 11, 2024.
Dwight McDonald
Dwight Wesley McDonald, age 69, formerly of Frontenac, KS, passed away at his home in Seneca, MO on March 24, 2024.
Yvonne Kavanagh
Vonnie left us on March 16, 2024, in the midst of preparations for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations.
Nilda Gometz
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nilda Gometz, who, until recently, was a long-loved resident of Pittsburg, Kansas.
John Oplotnik
John Lucas Oplotnik, 88, of rural Girard, Kansas passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.
City Life

Club Notes
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Thursday, March 28   Al-Anon    Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be …

  • Area Events
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    Thursday, March 28   Yoga with Mona   Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from …

  • Longtime friendship entails frequent visits from couple
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    DEAR ABBY: My husband is an outdoor enthusiast and has a group of guys he goes hunting with every year. …

  • Club Notes
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    Wednesday, March 27   Blanket Brigade    Join the Blanket Brigade in making …

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Trojan Tribune
Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …
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The latest 2024 state ballot measures — 16 new measures certified in March
Ballotpedia provides an update on the latest certified statewide ballot measures.
Buyer beware: Unregulated 'buy now, pay later' loans can lead to greater debt and higher costs for you
Creditnews reports on the soaring number of "buy now, pay later" loans and how one state is fighting for regulation.
The FDA doesn't test dietary supplements before they hit the shelves. Here's what you need to know.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explain how the FDA regulates drugs and dietary supplements differently, and how to find safe and effective supplements.
Be prepared: How to be ready for the morning after
(BPT) - There are a few hard truths in life — traffic is always worse when you're late, you'll never find that missing sock and accidents happen when you least expect them, including in your …
Important facts about lupus: 4 ways to protect your kidney health
(BPT) - Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton. But according to Toni, the discomfort is worth it to …