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Revelations of sexual abuse sow shock and uncertainty
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DEAR ABBY: I recently was told that my late father-in-law was a serial child abuser who molested his daughter and at least two of his grandchildren. My husband loved and deeply respected his parents. …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/10/23
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Victory Life Church hosts KC Wolf Day at the Plaster Center
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KC Wolf Day was the brainchild of Pastor Donnie Talent to give back to Pittsburg and SEK residents. Talent also wanted to give special thanks to Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Fire Department …
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5/10/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, May 10
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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5/10/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, May 10
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, at Zion Lutheran …
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5/10/23
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Making a summer book list…
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May is noteworthy for librarians for one reason — we’re preparing for our summer reading program. “All Together Now” will begin on May 30 and this year, adults will once again be reading five …
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By Carol Ann Robb / Adult Services Librarian, Pittsburg Public Library
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5/10/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, May 9
Hawks and Highways The Jayhawks are coming to Pittsburg! On Tuesday, May 9, 5:30-7 p.m., j oin your favorite KU leaders for a happy hour at Crestwood Country Club, 304 …
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5/9/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, May 9
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook page, Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club.
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5/9/23
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A little communication history
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I would guess that most of you who are reading this grew up with Ma Bell and the telephone technology that kept us in touch with our family and friends and businesses but not the entire world like …
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By Lois Carlson
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5/9/23
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Parsons grandmother receives college diploma 49 years later
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 9, 1923
The commanding officer of pursuit planes that will stop in Pittsburg enroute from Mt. Clemens, Mich., …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/9/23
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Readers relate to widow's desire to make some changes
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DEAR ABBY: "Unsure How To Feel" (Jan. 24) was upset about changes her sister-in-law was making after the death of her husband. Within months, the widow had given away the husband's belongings and …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/9/23
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Older sister gives away heirlooms without discussion
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DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away years ago. I have one older sister, "Nadine." Following my mother's death, with the blessing of my father, Nadine and I divided Mom's jewelry. My sister almost …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/6/23
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Saturday, May 6
Audubon Bird Walk
Sperry Galligar Audubon bird walk - Meet at 8:00 AM at Yates Hall on the PSU campus to carpool/caravan to the Ford Property near McCune. Bring binoculars …
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5/6/23
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Saturday, May 6
Sunflower Kiwanis
Don't throw away those aluminum cans! Bring them to Dillon's parking lot on Saturday, where Sunflower Kiwanis members will be collecting from 8 a.m. to …
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5/6/23
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I hear the Little Balkans singing
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I opened my talk at the Miner’s Hall Museum annual membership banquet with, “Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam…” The 110+ members in attendance joined right in — even before I asked …
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By J.T. Knoll
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5/6/23
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DeWolfe resigns as rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 5, 1923
Announcement was made last night that the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan will observe its first …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/5/23
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Girlfriend ready to commit; boyfriend continues to balk
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DEAR ABBY: I'm in love with a man I met online. We have been together three years, and I want us to start talking about our future. He has never been married, but he has been in long-term …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/5/23
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Friday, May 5
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 from …
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5/5/23
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Friday, May 5
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 at 5:30 p.m. for …
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5/5/23
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Roman Restoration: Pasta carbonara
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Pasta carbonara is the Roman's answer to comfort food. It's composed of a humble trio of ingredients -- eggs, cheese and noodles -- which, with the elemental magic of heat and water, alchemize to …
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By Lynda Balslev
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5/5/23
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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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