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Here’s a Nancy Kincaid story that’s likely to make your mouth water and your heart ache. Also provide a rush of flashbacks if you grew up in the surrounding area. more

J.T. Knoll / [email protected] | 11/10/22

In 1965, the great Northeast blackout left 30 million people without electricity

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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2022. There are 52 days left in the year. more

Associated Press / [email protected] | 11/9/22

Fire damaged the building housing Frazier's Bix Furniture Stripping

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By Phil Burgert / [email protected] | 11/9/22

In 1942, Operation Torch began during WWII as Allied forces landed in North Africa

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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2022. There are 53 days left in the year. more

Associated Press / [email protected] | 11/8/22

Thieves broke into the office of the Farmers’ Union elevator at West Mineral

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By Phil Burgert / [email protected] | 11/8/22

In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt won an unprecedented third term

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Today is Saturday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2022. There are 56 days left in the year. more

Associated Press / [email protected] | 11/5/22

Four Pittsburg residents were hospitalized in Mexico after a bus crash

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By Phil Burgert / [email protected] | 11/5/22

In 1956, Soviet troops moved in to crush the Hungarian Revolution

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Today is Friday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2022. There are 57 days left in the year. more

Associated Press / [email protected] | 11/4/22

Four stolen cars were recovered in a case involving two Pittsburg men

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By Phil Burgert / [email protected] | 11/4/22

In 1970, Salvador Allende was inaugurated as president of Chile

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Today is Thursday, Nov. 3, the 307th day of 2022. There are 58 days left in the year. more

Associated Press / [email protected] | 11/3/22

A booze raid found evidence that a still was moved recently

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By Phil Burgert / [email protected] | 11/3/22

Squirrels and rabbits and fish, oh my!

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Here’s a recollection by 1964 PHS graduate Nancy Keller Kincaid about childhood hunting and fishing trips with her father and some strip pit swimming advice from her grandfather. — J.T.K. more

J.T. Knoll / [email protected] | 11/3/22

In 2003, Iraqi insurgents shot down a Chinook helicopter, killing 16

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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2022. There are 59 days left in the year. more

Associated Press / [email protected] | 11/2/22

Gus Gorilla was doing time for dimes at Crawford County's new jail

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By Phil Burgert / [email protected] | 11/2/22

In 1989, East Germany reopened its border with Czechoslovakia

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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2022. There are 60 days left in the year. more