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Saturday, October 28
Arma Legion Trunk or Treat
The Arma American Legion Post will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. Hot dogs and treats will be provided. …
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10/28/23
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SEK city leaders gather in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — City officials from across southeast Kansas gathered at the Frisco Center on Thursday evening to meet with representatives of the League of Kansas Municipalities to discuss …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/28/23
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Friday, October 27
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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10/27/23
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Friday, October 27
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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10/27/23
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Voting, mental health, and LGBTQ+
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Three seniors enrolled in Pittsburg State’s social work program have taken it upon themselves to tackle some sensitive social topics important to today’s younger …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/27/23
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CCMHC appoints new deputy director
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Mental Health Center’s (CCMHC) Governing Board has appointed Amy Glines, LSCSW, LCAC, as their new Deputy Director. Since 2009, Glines has been …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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10/27/23
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Local TOPS Chapters Participate in 75th Anniversary Walk
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In 1948, Esther Manz from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, came up with the idea of TOPS Club. She had gone to school and become a teacher before starting her family. She knew that …
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Staff Report / [email protected]
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10/27/23
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Thursday, October 26
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and …
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10/26/23
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Thursday, October 26
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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10/26/23
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Documentary Now!
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PITTSBURG-Kan. — On October 28, TJs, local downtown bar, will be dancing the spooky night away for Halloween with the alternative rock bands The Cosmic Bean, Vagabond Grove, Riverside …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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10/26/23
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County leaders get together in Mulberry
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MULBERRY, Kan. — The City of Mulberry and Mayor Pat Walden hosted a quarterly luncheon to which all local leaders in the county were invited. The purpose of these luncheons, a recently …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/26/23
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City of Pittsburg to host Halloween events
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg is gearing up to host two trick-or-treat events on Halloween Day, Tuesday, October 31.
The Pittsburg Trunk-or-Treat event will be at City Hall from …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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10/26/23
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LCC loans art for exhibit featuring Kansas public schools
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PARSONS, Kan. — Seven pieces of Labette Community College’s (LCC) permanent art collection are on loan to the Kansas State University’s Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art. …
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Special Contribution, Labette Community College
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10/26/23
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Portion of Free Kings to be closed for utility work
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Road & Bridge in conjunction with the City of Pittsburg Public Works & Utilities Department will be replacing storm covert pipes along a portion …
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10/26/23
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Portion of Free Kings to be closed for utility work
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Road & Bridge in conjunction with the City of Pittsburg Public Works & Utilities Department will be replacing storm covert pipes along a portion …
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10/26/23
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Wednesday, October 25
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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10/25/23
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Wednesday, October25
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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10/25/23
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Downtowns: The Heart and Soul of a Community
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After decades of sprawl and neglect, it is now recognized that a city’s urban core is a critical component of a community’s strength. A downtown represents the image and character of a …
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By Jay Byers / Pittsburg Deputy City Manager
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10/25/23
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Michael Fienen
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Writer’s Note: In a series of articles, I will be highlighting local candidates for USD 250 Board of Education in the upcoming November election. All candidates were sent a questionnaire and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/25/23
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County votes to keep its promise
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GIRARD, Kan. — In a lively exchange, the Crawford County Commission voted 2-to-1 in favor of officially awarding Point Forward the $700,000 originally earmarked for Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/25/23
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