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I opened my talk at the Miner’s Hall Museum annual membership banquet with, “Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam…” The 110+ members in attendance joined right in — even before I asked … more

By J.T. Knoll | 5/6/23

DeWolfe resigns as rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 5, 1923 Announcement was made last night that the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan will observe its first … more

By Phil Burgert | 5/5/23

Girlfriend ready to commit; boyfriend continues to balk

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DEAR ABBY: I'm in love with a man I met online. We have been together three years, and I want us to start talking about our future. He has never been married, but he has been in long-term … more

By Abigail Van Buren | 5/5/23

Area Events

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Friday, May 5 Talking Heads Discussion Group The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library. Using The Great Courses Series from … more

5/5/23

Club Notes

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Friday, May 5 Dinner at the Arma American Legion The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. for … more

5/5/23

Roman Restoration: Pasta carbonara

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Pasta carbonara is the Roman's answer to comfort food. It's composed of a humble trio of ingredients -- eggs, cheese and noodles -- which, with the elemental magic of heat and water, alchemize to … more

By Lynda Balslev | 5/5/23

Frank and Don’s adventures in chemistry

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This excerpt from the autobiography of former Arma native Frank Jeler Jr., he continues his explosive explorations as he moves on from fireworks, rockets, and cherry bombs to mixing chemicals. … more

By J.T. Knoll | 5/4/23

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Thursday, May 4 Frontenac American Legion Bingo Held the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Frontenac Senior Citizen Center. Open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins … more

5/4/23

Club Notes

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Thursday, May 4 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 … more

5/4/23

Sheriff destroys 2 barrels mash and 50 gallons of wine; Yale man arrested

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 4, 1923 Alexander Howat, deposed president of the Kansas district, United Mine Workers, has been denied … more

By Phil Burgert | 5/4/23

Couple thinks son's wife is stealing medication

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DEAR ABBY: Our daughter-in-law has stolen Adderall from our house on three separate occasions. My husband and I reluctantly suspected her after the second occurrence. Last weekend she was here again, … more

By Abigail Van Buren | 5/4/23

Bitter son won’t allow mon to find happiness

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DEAR ABBY: My sister "Sandy" divorced her husband 15 years ago. Her oldest son, "Nick," has never gotten over it. He's 30 now and has treated her badly over the years. He not only vandalized her home … more

By Abigail Van Buren | 5/3/23

Math to the Nines

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Teaching mathematics is treacherous. First off, people will walk up to you and tell you to your face that they hate mathematics. And they are proud. There is constant pressure to change the way … more

By Bobby Neal Winters | 5/3/23

Wife incensed when secret revealed

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DEAR ABBY: My son recently confided that his fiancee is pregnant with our first grandchild. He asked me not to share this information with my wife, his mother. He knew she would be upset because he … more

By Abigail Van Buren | 5/3/23

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Wednesday, May 3 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 … more

5/3/23

Club Notes

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Wednesday, May 3 Pittsburg Sunrise Rotary Meets at 7 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Hall at the northeast corner of 11th and Joplin streets. … more

5/3/23

Frauds, Scams, & Cons—Oh My!

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I like the movie “The Sting” (cue up “The Entertainer” to be your earworm the rest of the day). I readily admit part of the attraction is watching Paul Newman and Robert Redford—they’re … more

By Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library | 5/3/23

Crop duster treated, released after striking power lines near McCune

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 3, 1923 Canadian immigration has not yet determined action with respect to Alexander Howat, deposed Kansas district … more

By Phil Burgert | 5/3/23

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Tuesday, May 2 Art Exploration Instruction Join Gallery artists Pat Glick and Laura Wright every Tuesday afternoon for a fun time working on citizens’ own projects or art from 12:30 to 2 … more

5/2/23

Club Notes

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Tuesday, May 2 Pittsburg Noon Rotary Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Visit the group's Facebook page, Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club. Pittsburg … more

5/2/23