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R. W. Williams was arrested after three quarts of whiskey were found in his suitcase
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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3/7/23
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J. D. Wentz told to ‘stick em’ up,’ robbed at gunpoint of $1
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3/4/23
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100 years ago, a contract was let for the paving of McKay Street in Frontenac
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3/3/23
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Lowe’s Grocery & Mercantile, part 3
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Here is the final excerpt from a memoir by Norma Lee (Lowe) Bird about small town life in Hepler, Kansas centered around a family grocery store and other businesses 1946 - 1954. — J.T.K.
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By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist
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3/2/23
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Both teams claimed victory in a basketball game between Pittsburg and Cherokee
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3/2/23
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Five-star author
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There’s nothing quite as exciting as finding a new author who writes books that are so good that you: a) can’t put them down; b) continuously recommend them to others; and c) anxiously await news that a new book will soon be published.
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By Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library
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3/1/23
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‘Are you a caring person?’
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If someone asked you if you are a “caring person,” what would your answer be? I am pretty sure you would say, “Yes, I am. I care about others.” Now for the next question. What does “caring” really mean?
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Lois Carlson / Morning Sun Columnist
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3/1/23
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Dynamite, two kegs of black powder stolen from Heim & Hoots mine
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3/1/23
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‘Freedom Tree’ planted at Memorial Auditorium in honor of fighter pilot Col. William H. Nelson
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2/28/23
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Couple wed after being arrested, spending night behind bars
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2/25/23
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Fists flew after junior high school principal refused to resign
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2/24/23
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CCHM explores antique coverlets
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The Crawford County Historical Museum (CCHM) in Pittsburg is going back to the 19th Century to learn how coverlets told a story of craftsmanship and artistry from the past.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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2/24/23
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It's Me. Hi. I'm the Problem It's Me.
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*This week's column discusses mental health, self-harm, eating disorders and other sensitive topics.*
The last two months, I have felt like the character in Taylor Swift's Grammy winning …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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2/24/23
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Lowe’s Grocery & Mercantile, part 2
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The following is the second excerpt from a memoir by Norma Lee (Lowe) Bird about Lowe's Grocery & Mercantile in Hepler beginning in 1946. It continues her look at small town life centered around a small grocery store and other businesses. Poignant scenes that were duplicated all through rural Kansas. Last week I mistakenly wrote that Norma Lee now lives in Oswego. It’s Ottawa. — J.T.K.
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J.T. Knoll / [email protected]
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2/23/23
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A large quantity of black powder ignited, killing one, injuring two
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2/23/23
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Guests can once again go around the world in a few hours when the International Student Association at Pittsburg State University hosts the annual International Food and Culture Fair from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4.
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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2/20/23
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Lowe’s Grocery & Mercantile, part 1
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The following is the first excerpt from a memoir by Norma Lee (Lowe) Bird about Lowe's Grocery & Mercantile in Hepler in 1946. It’s a classic look at small town life centered around a grocery store (and pool hall) that was duplicated all through rural Kansas. Norma Lee now lives in Oswego. — J.T.K.
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J.T. Knoll / [email protected]
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2/16/23
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Club Notes
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Friday, February 16
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 …
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2/16/23
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Check out these books
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We’re six weeks into 2023 and the list of books I want to read grows longer with each shipment that arrives at the library. Here’s a partial listing of new titles available so you can see what you want to read next. Come on in and pick out your new favorite.
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By Carol Ann Robb, Pittsburg Public Library
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2/15/23
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An exhibit titled “Real Abstraction” by artist Nick Gadbois will open at the Harry Krug Gallery in Porter Hall, home to the Pittsburg State University Department of Art, on Feb. 15.
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2/10/23
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