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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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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Beaver trapping in S.E. Kansas
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Last week’s excerpt from Frank Jeler Jr.’s memoir described trapping muskrat hereabouts in 1951 –’52. This week he continues his description of the art of trapping near Arma — sharing the benefits (and dangers) of trapping beaver. — J.T.K.
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2/9/23
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Flip the sheet pan dinner
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When it comes to flavor, say yes to bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Chicken breasts often get a bad rap for their dryness and lack of flavor. Leaving the bones and skin on the breast helps to solve this problem.
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By Lynda Balslev / [email protected]
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2/8/23
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Hearts & Books
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Last week I observed children picking out boxes of Valentines to exchange with their schoolmates and it took me back to grade school. Remember the excitement of those days before Feb. 14 — decorating your “mailbox” at school that sat on your desk, just waiting to be filled with a flurry of small white envelopes?
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By Carol Ann Robb, Pittsburg Public Library
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2/8/23
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Memories of the Gay Parita
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Isn’t it interesting how a single event can “trigger” your memory? That happened to me this past week when I learned that there was to be an auction at the Gay Parita in Carona, Kansas, last Sunday.
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By Lois Carlson, Morning Sun Columnist
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2/7/23
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I probably shouldn’t admit this in print, especially knowing the director will read it, but there are days I feel like I could do my job in my sleep.
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By Carol Ann Robb, Pittsburg Public Library
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2/1/23
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Special Olympics hosting two events next week in Pittsburg
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Special Olympics of Kansas (SOKS) will be hosting its Southeast Kansas Regional Basketball Competition next Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8, at the Weede Gymnasium on the Pittsburg State University Campus.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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2/1/23
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It’s a bowl-food time of year
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When the weather is gray and cold, it's time to pull out the big bowls. Winter soups and stews are hefty and can lean rich, meant to encourage slurping with big spoons and passing napkins to catch …
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By Lynda Balslev
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1/12/23
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