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. …
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By J.T. Knoll
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5/4/23
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Area Events
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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 …
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5/4/23
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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 …
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5/4/23
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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 …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/4/23
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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, …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/4/23
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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 …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/3/23
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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 …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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5/3/23
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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 …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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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 …
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5/3/23
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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.
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5/3/23
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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 …
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By Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library
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5/3/23
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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 …
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By Phil Burgert
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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 …
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5/2/23
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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.
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5/2/23
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Be on the alert for Medicare scams
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Last week I attended a state conference and during that time I became acquainted with a woman who told me of a recent Medicare scam that she had fallen victim to through no fault of her own. She said …
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By Lois Carlson
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5/2/23
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Son wants to meet someone but doesn't know where to look
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DEAR ABBY: My son will celebrate his 40th birthday soon. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 15 and basically lost the years between 15 and 21. Thankfully, at 21, he was given medication that …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/2/23
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Frontenac motorman spies body near tracks; man just sleeping it off
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 2, 1923
Bishop William F. Anderson, of Cincinnati, conducted the dedication services at McCune Sunday night …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/2/23
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Saturday, April 29
Cowboy Days
The Crawford County Historical Museum is hosting Cowboy Days on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attractions include roping demonstrations, trick …
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4/29/23
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Abuse survivor turns to food to deal with troubled past
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DEAR ABBY: In many ways, I am blessed. I have an amazing family, a great husband and a well-paying job that I enjoy. My only problem is, I hate myself. I hide my pain with humor (I'm pretty funny). I …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/29/23
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Thrown for a loop: Thoughts on proposed bypass
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I studied Italian with two former Republic of Frontenackers: Ozzie “The Professor” Bartelli and Millo “The Socratic Bulldozer” Farneti. Though I did not master the language, I did retain a …
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By JT Knoll
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4/29/23
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