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Pittsburg fireworks display draws rave reviews

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:53 PM
PITTSBURG —

First the city of Pittsburg made the difficult decision to cut the annual July 4 fireworks display because of budget concerns. A grassroots effort raised around $30,000, which solved that problem.

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Guard continues mock battle tradition

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:40 PM
PITTSBURG —

A valiant battle was staged at noon Saturday at Lincoln Park.

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Baby contest goes on

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:42 PM

Canines compete in Pittsburg dog show

Last update Jul 05, 2009 @ 01:13 AM

Several take part in medieval reenactment

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:47 PM

Showing her colors

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:09 AM

Fourth festivities

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:08 AM

Thanks to grassroots effort, the show went on

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:05 AM

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Pittsburg fireworks display draws rave reviews

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:53 PM
PITTSBURG —

First the city of Pittsburg made the difficult decision to cut the annual July 4 fireworks display because of budget concerns. A grassroots effort raised around $30,000, which solved that problem.

Inside: Photos (3)

Guard continues mock battle tradition

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:40 PM
PITTSBURG —

A valiant battle was staged at noon Saturday at Lincoln Park.

Inside: Photos (1)

The death of 18

Posted Jul 03, 2009 @ 12:12 AM
PITTSBURG —

A duck hen selected our front yard to make a nest and laid 18 eggs in the nest.


Taxation without representation

Posted Jul 01, 2009 @ 12:33 AM
PITTSBURG —

Well the first of 3 fatal nails in the coffin of this great American experiment have been enacted with the passage of the Cap & Trade Bill by Congress on Friday.


Pirates mount comeback, fall 15-8

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:24 AM
PITTSBURG —

Just when a team figures they are down for the count, anything can change.

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Riverton pitcher Kaleb Clark has made strides to fit in with Pittsburg Post 64

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:26 AM
PITTSBURG —

Riverton hurler Kaleb Clark almost did not get a shot to play baseball this summer.

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Art on display

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:40 AM
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. —

It was on a Fourth of July when Linda Jarvis Teeter, Carl Junction, Mo., took a series of photos during a fireworks demonstration.

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Loving her job

Posted Jul 04, 2009 @ 01:18 AM
PITTSBURG —

Kebra Rios has been employed by Tastefully Simple, a gourmet foods direct sales company, for six years, but doesn’t consider it work.

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Marcella C. Benedict

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:10 AM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

Marcella C. Benedict, 92 of Kansas City, MO died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Little Sisters of the Poor.


Salena Frances Bergant

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:10 AM
FRONTENAC —

Salena Frances Bergant, 99 of Frontenac, KS died at 6:07 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Sunset Manor in Frontenac, KS.


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Lottery commission grants extensions for developers

Posted Jun 25, 2009 @ 01:22 PM
Wellington, Kan. —

Applicants in both the South Central and Northeast Gaming zones ask for extensions to work on their contracts.


Casino developers to present plans to Kansas Lottery Commission

Posted Jun 16, 2009 @ 12:35 PM

Casino developers will once again get their day in Topeka as the Kansas Lottery Commission plans to hear contracts Wednesday.


Hollywood's fantastic Fourth: The best and worst Independence Day movies

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 05:01 PM

Bad or blockbuster, movies opening on July 4 are some of the most unforgettable films of all time.

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Video Vault: Give 'Speed Racer' a chance, go global with Blu Ray

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 04:29 PM

A holiday weekend plus warm weather plus lawn work adds up to me not focusing on a new movie for this week’s column. So here are some short takes and quick observations:

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Wells Fargo Advisors opens new Pittsburg office

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:30 AM
PITTSBURG —

The newest branch of the national brokerage firm Wells Fargo Advisors recently opened in Pittsburg.

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Girard store donates money to city fireworks show

Posted Jul 05, 2009 @ 12:31 AM
GIRARD —

Mini Stop in Girard is dedicating the month of June to the “Giv’em Five” Program for the Girard fireworks display July 3 at Wutke Ball Park.


This Week in Weird, July 2

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 04:05 PM

This Week in Weird

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Former state rep's son accused of being a pimp; says he was ‘helping’ hooker

Posted Jul 01, 2009 @ 11:49 AM
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. —

An alleged pimp whose mom was a Massachusetts state representative in the 1970s and '80s told detectives he saved his female captive from life on the streets by forcing her to have sex for money.

 


Granlund cartoon: On Joe Jackson 'mourning' Michael's death

Posted Jul 03, 2009 @ 10:39 AM

Dave Granlund editorial cartoon for use anytime.

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Conroy cartoon: Justice in Iran

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 12:13 PM

Editorial cartoon by Bob Conroy on Iran's recent election and subsequent efforts to quell riots over claims of fraud at the ballot box.

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