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Debra Anthony appointed Crawford County Health Department director
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The Crawford County Commission has appointed Debra Anthony as director of the Crawford County Health Department, effective Aug. 30, 2022.
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8/31/22
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Buy the Books
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In addition to the numerous events this week with Little Balkans Days and Paint the Town Red, the Pittsburg Public Library is back to having its annual Book Sale on Labor Day Weekend, and, like last year’s sale, this year’s will once again be held outdoors in the library courtyard.
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8/31/22
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting southeast Kansas residents to join the fight to end the disease by registering for the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Pittsburg. The event is Sept. 24 at Gorilla Village on the Pittsburg State University campus.
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8/30/22
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Women Are Champions event planned for Sept. 20
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Pittsburg Noon Rotary is hosting its annual Women Are Champions event on Sept. 20 at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium. The event is open to all women and designed to provide a space to network, meet new people and get inspired.
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8/30/22
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Webb City man arrested after chase into Crawford County
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A Webb City, Missouri, man was arrested Saturday after leading Cherokee County sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on a chase into Crawford County.
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8/30/22
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Author with local roots hosts book signing
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Children’s author Ryan O’Connor hosted a reading and signing for his new book “Bobby the Bear and his Big Surprise” on Saturday at local book store Books & Burrow.
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8/30/22
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Pittsburg Fire Department receives cyanide antidote kits
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The Pittsburg Fire Department is now equipped with a life-saving tool for victims of cyanide poisoning caused by smoke inhalation.
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8/30/22
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Local McDonald’s locations announce Outstanding Educator Awards
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Local McDonald’s restaurants will again celebrate area teachers in a big way this fall with the launch of the third annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards.
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8/30/22
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Lamar woman arrested for unprovoked knife attack
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A Lamar, Missouri, woman was arrested Saturday for allegedly attacking a man with a knife, apparently without any provocation, according to the Lamar Police Department.
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8/30/22
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Novavax protein-based COVID-19 vaccine now available at CHCSEK
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CHCSEK has received the recently authorized Novavax vaccine as the latest tool in the fight against COVID-19, the medical care provider announced Monday.
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8/30/22
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Ascension Via Christi Hospital’s trauma program recognized
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Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg’s Level III Trauma Program has been re-accredited by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma for another three years.
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8/30/22
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Big Brutus sign stolen
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Big Brutus has several large signs directing travelers towards it along highways in Southeast Kansas. Recently, however, one of those signs was stolen.
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8/30/22
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Concert for the children
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Over the weekend, many citizens had the opportunity to listen to good music and eat delicious food, all while contributing to the community at Pickled Pete’s in Frontenac.
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8/30/22
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U.S. 59 bridge survey starts next week
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KDOT plans to start a field survey at a bridge on U.S. 59 in Neosho County the week of Sept. 5. The bridge spans Little Canville Creek and is approximately one mile south of the U.S. 59/K-39 junction.
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8/30/22
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Palling around in Pitt
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At the start of the new school year, Pittsburg State University hosts many welcoming activities for students who are new as well as returning.
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8/30/22
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Weir boil water advisory rescinded
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KDHE has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Weir public water supply system in Cherokee County.
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8/27/22
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Teacher reinvents himself as author after loss
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Ryan O’Connor and his wife, Wang Chongting, longed for children, but it seems now like that is not to be. So he has found another way to nurture those children he had imagined so vividly.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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8/27/22
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Flagging operation on U.S. 166 through September
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Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 31, drivers can expect intermittent delays on a section of U.S. 166 in Cherokee County.
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8/27/22
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KDOT announces approved bids
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The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The lettings took place on July 20 and Aug. 17, 2022, in Topeka. While the projects are scattered statewide, there are five in southeast Kansas.
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8/27/22
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Pittsburg man arrested for aggravated battery
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A suspect has been arrested for aggravated battery after a Pittsburg man sustained an injury during a repossession, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
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8/27/22
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