Inspire Health camps to start July 1
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Registration is open for a new summer camp for area kids looking to explore various healthcare careers.
Hosted by the Community Health Center of Southeast …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/10/25
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Summer meals offered in Crawford County
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Summer vacation has already begun in Crawford County. With students out of school, some families may struggle to put food on the table.
Those looking …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/10/25
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Pens with a Purpose
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For eight years, Sarah Shank has provided a home for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities through Mosaic in Southeast Kansas. But instead of a job, Shank refers to it as a calling.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/9/25
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Back to their roots
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Just in time for Mining Days, McKay Street Coffeehouse Owners Brad and Andra Stefanoni invited the public to grab a beverage, create art and learn some history.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/9/25
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Mercy welcomes new pediatrician
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pediatrician Dr. William Jones recently joined Dr. Jessilyn Humble and Nurse Practitioner Ally Pinkley at Mercy Pediatrics Clinic, which has filled a need in the community.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/9/25
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Quite the handful
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6/9/25
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Josiah Fletcher Jazz Camp returns for second year
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At the same time that young Four-State musicians honed their jazz skills, Monday, they also honored the memory of another young jazz musician who died far too soon.
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/9/25
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Miners Hall named ‘Outstanding Attraction’
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MCALESTER, Okla. — The Miners Hall Museum in Franklin was recognized as an “Outstanding Attraction” by the Jefferson Highway Association during their annual banquet held in …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/9/25
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Frontenac dedicates Miners Park
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Frontenac held a dedication ceremony Thursday for the new Miners Park. The observance coincided with the opening of Heritage Hall and the beginning of Frontenac’s Mining Days festivities.
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By Aaron Pyle
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6/7/25
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SEKCAP seeks support from commission for bus routes
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GIRARD, Kan. — Casey Brown, community engagement coordinator for the Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEKCAP), spoke with the county commissioners at their regular meeting, Friday, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/6/25
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County hosts public forum
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GIRARD, Kan. — It was a pretty light crowd on Thursday night as attorney Joshua Albins explained the purpose, pros and cons of zoning as part of the county’s comprehensive plan. The …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/6/25
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‘Newsies’ set for Friday, Saturday
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Thirty-two young performers, ages 10-17, will bring “Newsies JR” to the stage at Pittsburg High School on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7.
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By Ron Womble
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6/5/25
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USD 247 BOE ponders aging school’s future
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WEIR, Kan. — USD 247’s oldest building, Southeast Elementary School, is facing numerous issues that have led to the disruption of learning environments, costly repairs, and potential …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/5/25
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Girard expands fireworks sale, use
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard City Council recently approved amending the city’s code of ordinances, adjusting the sale and discharge of fireworks in response to action Governor …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/5/25
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Prepping for Mining Days
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6/4/25
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Wacky Wednesday off to a strong start
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The first Wacky Wednesday started the summer off with an explosion of artwork and kids, almost bursting the Crawford County Historical Museum with 119 visitors. Only 50 were …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/4/25
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KDOT moves into U.S. 69 design phase
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) kicked-off the last part of their Discovery Phase for improvements along U.S. 69 at Frontenac’s Sacred Heart Church late …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/4/25
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‘He cared about Pittsburg’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Local businessman, entrepreneur, and active community member Larry Dean Fields died Saturday, May 31, at Mercy Hospital at the age of 78, leaving a legacy that has left a …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/4/25
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Carrying on with Kunshek
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For the past 80 years, the Kunshek family has hauled “building block” materials for companies across the Midwest.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/3/25
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Arma Council talks city cleanup
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ARMA, Kan. — Throughout this week, from Monday to Friday, the Arma Public Works Department is making its way through the city, picking up unwanted clutter, yard waste, and other items as part …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/3/25
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