Multiple crashes occur over weekend
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It was a busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend for the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) in southeast Kansas as two people were injured in crashes that occurred in Bourbon and …
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3/19/24
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Ears to a hoppy Easter!
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3/19/24
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Women of Distinction
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — When 2024 Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction recipient Katherine Pinto received the call from chamber president Blake Benson, one word described her …
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3/19/24
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Crawford County Sheriff’s Office warns about phone scam
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Residents are being alerted by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office of a recent scamming effort.
The sheriff's office announced on Facebook …
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3/19/24
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Area Events
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Tuesday, March 19
Open Mic Night
The next open mic at TJ Lelands, 108 W. 6 th , Pittsburg, will be on Tuesday, March 19, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Sign up for 3 songs or …
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3/19/24
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, March 19
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, …
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3/19/24
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — On March 11, 2024, twenty-four people attended the Autumn Leaves luncheon at the Arcadia, Kansas Community Center. The flag salute and Lord’s Prayer were recited …
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3/19/24
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Wedding attire, then and now
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners’ Hall Museum has announced another installment of its “I Do” exhibit highlighting the wedding day and everything that goes into it. The new program …
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3/19/24
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From His History
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Born and raised in Pittsburg, Philip Burgert developed an interest in journalism at an early age, living next door to Headlight Sun managing editor Kenny Simons. In a career …
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3/19/24
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Civil Air Patrol helps locate missing man
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Sixty-one-year-old Labette County resident Leroy “LB” Myers was reported missing to the Labette County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday after his vehicle …
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3/19/24
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Club Notes
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Saturday, March 16
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print …
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3/16/24
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Area Events
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Saturday, March 16
AFG Spinning WheelóPour Painting w/Debbie Southard
2 to 4 p.m. Let's decoupage some eggs for Easter! Everything you need is supplied. If you like the …
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3/16/24
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Furry therapist treats clients and staff
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In June of 2019, after more than a four-year wait, Amy Glines received word of a match with Sawyer, her new partner. In the four years since, Sawyer has become, by far, the …
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3/16/24
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Wesley House food pantry to convert to client choice
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Friday afternoon, volunteers and workers from Wesley House set up tables with an assortment of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and bread for its food pantry …
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3/16/24
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Plan a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Don’t find yourself in a pinch during St. Patrick’s Day activities and secure a sober driver before traveling.
For Crawford County Sheriff …
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3/16/24
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Area Events
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Friday, March 15
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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3/15/24
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Club Notes
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Saturday, March 16
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print …
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3/15/24
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Crawford County Dems celebrate Pi Day
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3/15/24
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PCT presents Biloxi Blues
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Community Theatre (PCT) presents Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues” at Memorial Auditorium from March 22 to March 24. Although a comedy, the play does …
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3/15/24
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Fairy Godmother Boutique scheduled for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County high school kids have a plethora of options for prom, ranging from sparkles and feathers, and all of it is free for them as part of this year's Fairy Godmother …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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3/15/24
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