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Girard Chamber announces ‘Pitch your Porch’
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According to the Girard Chamber, PYP was designed to help property and business owners in rebuilding their buildings' commercial facades with the goal of making a favorable visual impression …

Flag Dedication marks In God We Trust Day 2024
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MINDENMINES, Mo. — Dave Sorrick, owner of In God We Trust LLC, is hosting a celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the federal legislation that designated “In God We …

Blue Spoon presents to city commission
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Brenda Davis and Christina Oberle, owners of the Blue Spoon in downtown Pittsburg, presented their idea for a new speakeasy and food truck park at Fourth and Grand Streets. …

A new wrinkle in child care saga
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GIRARD, Kan. — At Tuesday’s county commission meeting, the large child care providers were asked to give an update on their progress. With the rule governing ARPA funds tightening, …

KDOT hosts last round of public input on U.S. 69
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Oversight
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The City of Pittsburg is finalizing its budget for 2025 (we are on a calendar year basis). The budget will be submitted to the City Commission on July 23rd. The State has mandated that cities must …

PAYP hosts Fostering Connections
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every month, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) hold their “Lunch and Learn” program, which gives its members opportunities to learn about …

SEKAA open facility in Arma
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ARMA, Kan. — SEK Animal Advocates (SEKAA) opened a spay and neuter clinic in Arma on Tuesday, providing care to cats and dogs across southeast Kansas.   “It’s very …

Despite changes, Dems still confident of November win
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have made what was shaping up to be a predictable experience …
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Pittsburg’s ‘dollar day’ draws ‘circus parade crowds’
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 25, 1924 Pittsburg today was thronged with a veritable "circus parade crowd,” as one merchant aptly …
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The band dome in Lincoln Park
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This week’s picture from “Images of America - Pittsburg” by Randy Roberts and Janette Mauk, has the following description: “The band dome in Lincoln Park is named for John J. …
From Our History

Pittsburg short of bread wrappers and one firetruck
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 24, 1924 “Teachers who go out from here have more potential power and responsibility for perpetuating …
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Falling upward with Richard Rohr 
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As he knows I’ve long been an admirer of Franciscan priest Richard Rohr, my recently retired brother, Steve, invited me to join a weekly Zoom discussion group on Rohr’s book …
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New federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration’s enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by …
Kansas authorities are investigating after police shot and killed a man who they say threatened them with a gun. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says police were making an arrest at a Salina home …
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Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother

Utah officials have denied clemency to a man who is set to be executed for the 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother. Taberon Dave Honie is scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 8. Honie had …

Site of 3 killings during pivotal, bloody 1967 Detroit riot receives historic marker The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city’s bloody July 1967 race riot has received a historic marker. A …
Autopsy findings confirm Sonya Massey, Black woman shot by deputy, died from gunshot wound to head Autopsy findings on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the …
Joyce DiDonato stars in `Eden in Olympia' coinciding with Paris Games, a call to climate action While much of the globe is focused on the Paris Olympics, a movie filmed in ancient Olympia starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato premiered this week that uses music to spark contemplation of …
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Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener

Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.
Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 …

Jenny Fuller leaves PSU for Division I job
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It wasn’t that many days ago that Pittsburg State softball coach Jenny Fuller conducted a camp for young players. Now, she’s leaving town.

Pitt State golfers report on Aug. 22
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For the first time in 10 years, Pittsburg State will have a men’s golf team. Coach Nick Long has assembled an 11-man roster, and the players will report on Aug. 22 for the first practice.

Gorillas picked second behind Mules in MIAA football polls
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Pittsburg State has lost one MIAA football game in the last two seasons, marching undefeated to the 2022 league title and sharing last year’s crown with Central Missouri.

Players prepare during summer for football season
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Fall football camp at Pittsburg State begins Aug. 6, but the Gorillas have been preparing in player-led activities during June and July.
Regional Sports
Willy Agada delivers equalizer for Sporting KC in 1-1 draw with St. Louis

Willy Agada scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute, lifting Sporting KC to a 1-1 draw with St. Louis. Agada scored with a header from the center of the box, finishing off a well-placed pass by Alan …

Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium. Their choices are renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in …
An order blocking a rule to help LGBTQ+ kids applies to hundreds of schools. Some want to block more A federal judge’s order blocking a Biden administration rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination applies to hundreds of schools and colleges across the U.S. A group that opposes the …
National sports

Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, left works on a drill during NFL football training camp, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Irvine, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr. Haener shared his diagnosis on Friday …

The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million. Athletes First, the agency that represents Tagovailoa, …

Nigeria women's basketball team denied entry to opening ceremony boat by federation, AP source says

Germany's Alina Hartmann, right, tries to get the ball against, from right, Blessing Ejiofor, Lauren Ebo and Elizabeth Balogun from Nigeria during the Women International Basketball match between Germany and Nigeria at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Friday July 19, 2024. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

The Nigeria women’s basketball team wasn’t allowed to board the delegation’s boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person …

Once the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, competition begins in earnest all across France. There are plenty of gold medals at stake on Saturday. There’s swimming and tennis all …

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)

AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five defensive …

Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job. Badgley was injured before …
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A new speakeasy possible in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The dynamic duo behind Blue Spoon, LLC, Brenda Davis and Christina Oberle, presented a concept for a new community hotspot to the Economic Development Advisory Council on …

Club Notes
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Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …

Sugar Rush targets niche market sweet spot
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tucked inside the historic Stillwell Hotel at 709 N. Broadway, Sugar Rush “Sweet Treats,” a family-owned specialty ice cream shop, has just celebrated its sixth …

The Community Loves a Bushel and a Peck
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GIRARD, Kan.— A Bushel and a Peck, a new restaurant owned by Kelley Terlip and Michael Gingras,  opened June 21 in Girard. It is located on 208 Buffalo Street. According to Michael they …
World
Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law

A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances has filed a lawsuit challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, triggering a backlash. The lawsuit filed Friday against Gov. …

UK drops plans to challenge ICC arrest warrant request against Benjamin Netanyahu British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office says the U.K. will not interfere with the International Criminal Court’s request for an arrest warrant against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin …
How might Netanyahu's visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts? Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial trip to the United States comes as ceasefire talks to broker an end to the raging war in Gaza and bring about a hostage-for-prisoners …
Obituaries
Jane Leslie Victor
Jane Leslie Victor 76, of Pittsburg, KS died 12:45pm Monday July 22, 2024 at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Pittsburg, KS following an illness.
Kenneth Cassidy
Kenneth Marvin Cassidy, 84, of Scammon, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Michael Lynn West
Michael Lynn West, 61, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away on July 11, 2024, in the care of his wife and children.
Margie E. Rice
Margie E. Rice, 80, of Opolis, KS, passed away on July 21, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, KS.
Melvin Scales
Melvin Lee Scales, 84, of rural Pittsburg, passed away unexpectedly at 5:26 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Via Christi Hospital.
City Life

Softball grudge: TMS retreads must take out radio DJs to get at TV news
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 26, 1924 A double slaying at Columbus last night had as its victims Mrs. Georgia Goodrich, 18, and her …

  • An indoor-outdoor recipe for easy summer eating
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    This dish is the epitome of summer. It highlights peak seasonal produce, is easy to assemble and quick to …

  • Club Notes
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    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times …

  • Area Events
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    Friday, July 26   Music on the Lake   This music series is organized by Friends of …

  • Mother uses social media to disparage her children
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    DEAR ABBY: My mother is toxic. She had a terrible childhood, and she takes it out on me and my …

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    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

  • Area Events
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    Thursday, July 25   Yoga with Mona   Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions …

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Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …
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