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PITTSBURG, KS – Root Coffeehouse Owners Andra and Brad Stefanoni announced via Facebook yesterday evening that as of June 1, ownership of the business will pass to Christina Oberle and Brenda Davis, owners of The Blue Spoon. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/19/25

New committee formed to help rural Kansas lawyers

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PITTSBURG, KS – The Kansas Bar Association recently announced an initiative that will assist rural attorneys in the area and the challenges they face. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/19/25

Members of the Girard Lions Club prepare more than 100 containers of lasagna, green beans, salad, bread, and dessert for community members as part of its annual fundraiser held Tuesday at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church’s Parish Hall in Girard.

Girard Lions Club holds annual fundraiser

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GIRARD, Kan. — As the clock stuck 11 a.m. Tuesday, cars began to file into the St. Michael’s Catholic Church’s parking lot for the Girard Lions Club annual lunch fundraiser. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/19/25

Arma Council donates funds for scoreboard

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ARMA, Kan. — The high winds that have plagued the Four-State region this past week knocked down trees, power lines, and even scoreboards. At Monday’s Arma Council meeting, councilmembers … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/19/25

CRSO does another saturation patrol

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GIRARD, Kan. –– At Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, Sheriff Billy Tomasi reported on another saturation patrol his department conducted over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/19/25

First responders handle uptick in service calls

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PITTSBURG, KS – With the high winds and burn ban in effect, the Pittsburg Police and Fire departments along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office had their hands full last week. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/18/25

Autumn Leaves

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ARCADIA, Kan. —We opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Lord’s Prayer, then Richard gave our blessing for the meal. Notes were taken by Barb in absence of our Secretary Pat. Since the … more

Contributed | 3/18/25

Mary Gilpin of the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents former Pittsburg Mayor Stu Hite with the Distinguished Citizen Medal.

Former mayor honored with DAR medal

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the Distinguished Citizen Medal to Stu Hite. With more … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/18/25

An Evergy electrical truck grips a power pole to keep it from falling across the alley behind Pittsburg’s First United Methodist Church, Monday morning. High winds over the weekend caused the pole to snap. High winds and dry conditions triggered Red Flag warnings across the Four-State region as fire departments were busy putting out numerous fires.

‘Hold the Line’

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3/18/25

The “Lapghan Ladies” of Arma recently donated and delivered 26 blankets to three care facilities in the Yates Center area following a rapidly moving wildfire that forced the evacuation of residents of Yates Center Health and Rehab. The wildfire destroyed the facility, but none of the residents were hurt.

‘Lapghan Ladies’ donate to wildfire victims

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ARMA, Kan. — When an explosive wildfire destroyed Yates Center Health and Rehab, a group of crafters in Arma sent them a handmade message: “We’re thinking of you.” … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/18/25

Glennis Peck stands beside a mural inside BMO bank Thursday, March 13. She retired on Friday, March 14.

Change is inevitable

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PITTSBURG, KS – Throughout the past 25 years, Glennis Peck has seen a major change in the way people bank. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/17/25

Baseball history comes to GPL

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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Public Library, in collaboration with Humanities Kansas, will provide a unique presentation on Kansas baseball history next weekend. Named “The … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/15/25

Dr. Mark Johnson, a university professor at Pittsburg State University, helps attendees navigate the ballrooms within the Overman Student Center during Friday’s HRD Four-State Conference.

‘Unlocking Potential: Pathways to Success’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State University Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter held its annual Four State HRD Conference Friday – a day full of learning, … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/15/25

Burn ban in effect over weekend

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– The Crawford County Emergency Manager Quentin Parsons has issued a burn-ban in Crawford County through Tuesday, March 18. Pittsburg Fire Chief Taylor Cerne, in … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/15/25

: Monika BK, You E Kry, Ben Rangel, Carson Stottmann, Dr. Jackson, Samuel Ravindran, Dr. Bobby Winters are working with Miners Hall Board of Trustees to develop new technologies and exhibits for the museum.

A night in NOLA helps fund new tech at MHM

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FRANKLIN, Kan. –– The Miners Hall Museum in Franklin will host its annual fundraiser, “A Night in New Orleans,” from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 12. The event will feature a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/15/25

New four-way stop at Crawford and Carlton

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FRONTENAC, Kan. –– During a short meeting of the Frontenac City Council on Wednesday, members voted unanimously to install a new four-way stop at the intersection of Carlton and Crawford … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/14/25

Girard Council purchases new equipment

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GIRARD, Kan. — The city of Girard is making improvements in its utility department. At Monday’s regular meeting, the council approved the purchase of new locating equipment. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/14/25

A number of education majors at Pittsburg State University participated in the annual “Teacher Interview Day” Thursday morning, interviewing with school districts across the Four-State area for the chance to secure a teaching position that is currently in high demand.

‘Shaping for the future’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Just under 100 schools from across the Four-State region, with some from as far away as Liberal, Kansas, spent Thursday morning at Pittsburg State University in search of … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/14/25

Firefighters from across the county converged on Langdon Lane on Thursday to combat a brush fire that posed a threat to local residents. Firefighters got the flames under control fairly quickly, but Red Flag warnings extend into Friday.

Grass fire on Langdon Lane

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3/14/25

Crawford County Attorney declines ousting McCune council member

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MCCUNE, Kan. — Following a complaint filed in January, the Crawford County Attorney declined to investigate and oust McCune City Councilmember Jason Han. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/14/25