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Saturday, February 24
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 …
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2/24/24
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Grieving mother believes her siblings let her down
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DEAR ABBY: My beautiful adopted son, "Allen," age 32, took his life six months ago. He had struggled with mental illness his entire adult life. He'd had a close relationship with his cousin -- in …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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2/24/24
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Medical condition leads to breakup of 20-year marriage
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DEAR ABBY: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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2/23/24
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Umami bombs and miso rules
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These mushroom lettuce wraps are healthy, light and easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
Don't let their simplicity deceive you: They are umami bombs, which means that they are packed …
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by Lynda Balslev
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2/23/24
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Friday, February 23
Dinner at the Arma American Legion
The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E. Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens …
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2/23/24
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Friday, February 23
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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2/23/24
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Hosting mother-in-law complains for all to hear
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married three years, and we generally trade off spending holidays with each of our families. Because neither set of our parents is willing to travel to us, we go …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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2/22/24
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Thursday, February 22
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can …
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2/22/24
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Thursday, February 22
PSU Theatre presents Mrs. Dalloway
Follow Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party on a London day in June in an adaptation of a Virginia Woolf …
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2/22/24
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Let Freedom Sing
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“Oh, freedom. Oh, freedom. Oh, freedom over me. And before I’d be a slave, I’ll be buried in my grave, and go home to my Lord and be free.”
Freedom …
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2/21/24
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Croweburg mother accuses Arma school board of being Klan members
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 21, 1924
The petition for writ of mandamas to compel the board of education of Arma to admit negro children …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/21/24
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Father weighs revealing partner’s health status
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DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who came out late in life. I have three grown, married children and five grandchildren. They are my world, and we are all very close. I've had one partner. My family readily …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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2/21/24
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Wednesday, February 21
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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2/21/24
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Wednesday, February 21
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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2/21/24
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Disease prognosis doesn’t dampen enjoyment of life
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DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed with a progressive disease for which there is no cure. It will affect me physically and mentally as I age. For now, I'm treating the symptoms and trying to …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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2/20/24
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Estate Planning #2
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Last week I started a series of articles over the next couple of months on planning for our senior years. Today I wish to address Senior Estate Planning for the second half of …
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By Lois Carlson
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2/20/24
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Tuesday, February 20
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at …
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2/20/24
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2/20/24
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Boy’s parents refuse to keep him under control
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DEAR ABBY: I host holiday meals for my out-of-town family. During the last one, my cousin's 5-year-old son ran up and down the upstairs hallway pretty much nonstop the entire time. The floor is …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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2/17/24
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Saturday, February 17
Tea Time Collaboration w/Sarah Prince
"Designer Florals by Rilie" will be demonstrating how to make our very own teacup flower arrangement. Each person …
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2/17/24
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