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County looks at ARPA timelines
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GIRARD, Kan. — When the pandemic struck, Congress authorized a release of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help local governments through a series of grants. As those grants …

Harrigans’ Barn scheduled for Saturday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Returning to the Girard area for the 15th time, Harrigans’ Barn is scheduled to open on Saturday, featuring a multitude of vendors from the Crawford County and the …

ArtForms Gallery hosts elementary students
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Hite honors Big Brother Big Sister director 
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Local businessman named Pittsburg Positive
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Gov. Laura Kelly visits CHC/SEK
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly brought her campaign to expand Medicaid to Pittsburg, Wednesday, where she also toured the John Parolo Education Center located on the campus of the …

Replica motors nearly complete for Big Brutus restoration
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What luck!
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Janet Lang can’t believe her good luck.

County meets new KDOT engineer
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GIRARD, Kan. — Jeff Fischer is the new area engineer from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and he is “here to help.” Fischer, a resident of Fort Scott and former …

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Looking Back
Little Balkans Chronicles

From St. Mary’s to Hot Springs
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It occurred to me this week that I published six episodes of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s ‘The Joy of Working’ without giving much background on her start in Pittsburg and life following …
From Our History

Pittsburg approves construction of Alumni Center
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 24, 1924 A Carthage, Mo., man was seriously injured, suffering mangling of his left foot as he attempted to …

Step into the Wild West
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum will host its annual Cowboy Days event on April 26th and 27th at the Crawford County Historical Museum. This event is designed to …
Hello, Neighbor

The Ingalls Family
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     Last week I wrote about the Little House On The Prairie Site near Independence, KS.  It is just one of many interesting historical sites here in our corner of the …

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Kansas
Oklahoma prosecutors have charged a fifth member of an anti-government group with killing and kidnapping two Kansas women. Thirty-one-year-old Paul Jeremiah Grice was charged Wednesday in Texas …
The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed a broad package of tax cuts for the second time in three months. Gov. Laura Kelly described the tax plan Wednesday as too expensive despite the bipartisan …

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Spring Home and Lawn 2024

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Nation
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, about 76,000 fewer than the year before. The …

Senators demand accounting of rapid closure plan for California prison where women were abused Nearly all inmates have been transferred out of a troubled women’s prison set to be shut down in California. And U.S. senators on Wednesday were demanding an accounting of the rapid closure plan …
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital …
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP A top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad. Niger’s ruling junta ended an agreement last month that allows U.S. …

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Sports
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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 …

Colgan baseball routs Parsons
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers improved to 8-4 on the season and extended their winning streak to five games with a 15-4 win Monday against Parsons. The Panthers scored two runs in the …

Frontenac softball overpowers Girard in sweep
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders maintained their unbeaten record with a sweep at home of their league and regional rival Girard on Monday night, defeating the Trojans 15-0 in four …

Frontenac baseball relies on pitching to sweep Girard
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders earned a sweep Monday night of their CNC League and regional rival Girard, prevailing 1-0 in a pitchers’ duel in the opener and then breaking out …

Titans slug past Pittsburg for doubleheader sweep
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The Pittsburg Dragons fell to the Columbus Titans 12-2 and 8-0 in a doubleheader on Tuesday in Pittsburg. The Titans broke a 2-2 game in the opener in the fourth inning with a two-run home run …

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Regional Sports
US Figure Skating championships headed to Wichita, Kansas, next year with worlds on tap for Boston

The U.S. Figure Skating championships will be held in Wichita, Kansas. The event should provide a preview of the American team that will contest the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The …

Tomas Totland scores first MLS goal in stoppage time, St. Louis plays Sporting KC to 3-3 tie Tomas Totland scored his first MLS goal in the second minute of stoppage time, João Klauss added a goal and two assists and St. Louis City rallied for a 3-3 tie with Sporting Kansas City. Kansas …
Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this season AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season. Storr said Thursday in an social media post that he was making this decision “with great excitement and …

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National sports

Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series

Los Angeles Kings' Mikey Anderson (44), Quinton Byfield (55) and Anze Kopitar (11) celebrate Kopitar's overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of …

Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little says he had to change his glove before he entered the team's 4-3 victory over Houston because of an American flag patch. Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little …

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights players surround Noah Hanifin after he scored against the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Noah Hanifin broke a tie with an unassisted goal late in the second period and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. Chet Holmgren …

Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) and David Pastrnak (88) celebrate after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brad Marchand broke a tie midway through the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. After Todd …

Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. …

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Business

‘We do it for the community.’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was invited to a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library to talk about his role in revitalizing and running the …

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 …

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World
Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem

Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex ed. President Nicolás …

With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski told parliament on Thursday that the government wants to return to the group of countries which sets the agenda of the European Union. Sikorski was …
Ferrying voting machines to mountains and tropical areas in Indian elections is a Herculean task NEW DELHI (AP) — From the Himalayan mountains to the tropical Andaman Islands, Indian officials are using helicopters, buses, trucks, boats, donkeys, and mules to carry electronic voting machines …

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Obituaries
Tommie Whetzell Jr.
Tommie Kenneth Whetzell Jr., 66, of Liberal, Missouri, died peacefully after a long ordeal with cancer surrounded by his family in Joplin, Missouri on April 21, 2024.
Roberta Helms
Roberta Faye Helms, 69, of Pittsburg, KS, died April 16, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.
Jose Abella
Jose Abella, 97, of Girard, died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.
Courtney Sue (Spencer) Mintz
Courtney Sue (Spencer) Mintz, 44, of Wharton, Texas passed away on April 4, 2024.
Larry Pommier
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Pommier, who went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

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City Life

Club Notes
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Thursday, April 25   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 …

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    Thursday, April 25     Yoga with Mona   Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions …

  • Two daughters make clear whose side they’ve taken
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    DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for nine years. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom raising four …

  • Spring Into a New Book
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    Like all the flowers that are blooming earlier than usual, the library has a bumper crop of new books. …

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    Wednesday, April 24   Blanket Brigade    Join the Blanket Brigade in …

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    Wednesday, April 24   GPL Teen Time   The Girard Public Library will be hosting …

  • Flurry of new sounds drifts through quiet neighborhood
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    DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful …

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2023 Business Directory

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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Web extras
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