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KRPS public radio celebrates a decade on-air
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 29-May 1, 1923
Pittsburg is to have an airplane landing field in the near future, it was decided at a meeting of …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/28/23
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Area Events
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Friday, April 28
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library. Using The Great Courses Series …
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4/28/23
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Belgian settlement and culture in Kansas Little Balkans
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The following article is by Dr. William E. Powell, a professor at Pittsburg State University from 1959 to 1996, teaching geography and geology. Dr. Powell has published many articles on various …
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By J.T. Knoll
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4/27/23
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Dickey Manufacturing announces half-dollar raise for all factory workers
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 27, 1923
Anna Case, noted American soprano, in a concert recital last night in Carney hall at the college, won a …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/27/23
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House sitter spotted snooping around
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DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/27/23
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Thursday, April 27
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 …
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4/27/23
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4 top tips for upgrading your health and wellness routine
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(BPT) - For many, the longer days, warmer temperatures, and blooming flowers of spring and summer bring a renewed sense of energy and motivation to paint the garage or freshen up the …
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4/26/23
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Straight, Square, and Strong
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I am the kind that likes to create a parable, and then when the reader least expects it, do a zig and get to my point. Please bear with me. I share some of my carpentry projects on my Facebook page. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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4/26/23
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Gov. Docking requests $2.5 million in disaster aid from Nixon Administration
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 26, 1923
The district meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge commemorating the 104th …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/26/23
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Ex still a negative influence on husband's life
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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were married 21 years ago. Since then, she has admitted to cheating with 10 different men. Each time, I stayed with her, hoping she'd change. I finally left 3 1/2 years ago …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/26/23
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There’s More to the Story
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If you were to walk into the library on any given day, you might find children gathered around Gail on the story time rug, listening intently as she reads to them. Perhaps there’s a group …
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By Carol Ann Robb / Adult Services Librarian, Pittsburg Public Library
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4/26/23
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Wednesday, April 26
Story Time at the Library
The Pittsburg Public Library invites kids and families to the library at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a story time. The program is free …
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4/26/23
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Tuesday, April 25
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 …
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4/25/23
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Carona Depot a must-see in SEK
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Sometimes, special treasures are right under our noses so to speak. One of those is the Heart of the Heartlands Railroad Museum and Carona Depot at Carona, Kansas. Husband Jim and I attended a …
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By Lois Carlson
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4/25/23
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Renown violinist awes crowds at Carney Hall
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 25, 1923
Erika Morini, rated by many the world's greatest woman violinist at 19 years of age, completely …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/25/23
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Long marriage crumbled to threats and bitterness
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DEAR ABBY: I'd like some advice about a family situation that has been going on for the entire 34 years of my marriage. My husband is not kind to my now-grown sons. He gives me the silent treatment …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/25/23
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Saturday, April 22
PSU presents Animal Farm
Directed by Linden Little and brought to life by Pitt State Theatre April 20-23 at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer.
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4/22/23
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Officer injured in high-speed chase in Frontenac
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 22-24, 1923
The conductor on K. C. S. passenger train No. 4, Saturday a.m., reported two unusual passengers …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/22/23
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Fiance's sister is center of the family's attention
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DEAR ABBY: I am marrying the most amazing man next year. We have been together for six years. I have always gotten along with his family and know they will be great in-laws. However, as time has gone …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/22/23
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Magic carpets made of steel
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“And the sons of pullman porters, and the sons of engineers, ride their father's magic carpets made of steel.” – Steve Goodman, “City of New Orleans” As George Weeks and I entered the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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4/22/23
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