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This Old Company House -This Old Coal Camp
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum will present a special program at 2 p.m. this Sunday, July 23 in Franklin in conjunction with the quarterly exhibit “Preserving the Past – Coal Camps … more
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Brandi Tomlinson, of Parsons, received her Quilt of Valor Saturday at the Veterans’ Memorial in Pittsburg. Tomlinson served with the 4th Brigade of the famous 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley and FOB Falcon, Iraq, where she worked as a mortuary affairs liason from 2005 to 2009. Brandi was nominated by her husband, Wyat, who is retired from the US Army after 22 years and is a Quilt of Valor recipient as well.
Soldier receives Quilt of Valor for service with Big Red One
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Several dogs from the SEK Humane Society were on display at Frontenac Mining Days this year for an adoption event, held at Corner Park Saturday, July 8.
Hot dog! Keep pets safe in the heat
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The summer is in full swing, and Kansas is feeling the heat. The scorching heat is expected to continue in Southeast Kansas for much of the next two months. According to The … more
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Easter egg hunting can be tough on kids... especially when the wind makes it hard to find the eggs!
Annual egg hunt draws hundreds of area kids [Photo gallery]
Hundreds of kids (and their parents!) stretched across five ball fields around the Don Gutteridge Sports Complex gathered for Pittsburg's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning. For kids aged … more
Many supporters and volunteers filled the new Pawprints on the Heartland facility during the organization’s open house on Sunday. Pawprints provided refreshments and information about their services at the event.
Pawprints on the Heartland Open House [Photo gallery]
From left, Maria McDonald gets a book, “Brothers of the State,” signed by Darrell Lacey during his “meet the author” event with the support of Karla Highfill at Books and Burrow on Saturday afternoon. Lacey’s book tells the story of three brothers who were taken into a foster home and the horrors they experienced.
‘Brothers of the State’ [Photo gallery]
Kena Getman paints her miniature canvas during the Pittsburg Public Library’s iCraft: Mini Art Show event on Wednesday afternoon. After the event, library staff planned to display participants’ artwork in the building’s lobby. Getman said this was her first time attending one of the iCraft events and that she is eager to participate in more of them in the future.
Mini Art Show [Photo gallery]
Local author Olive Sullivan reads from her newly released book of poetry “Skiving Down the Bones” at her event at the Pittsburg Public Library on Monday evening. Sulivan had her new book and previously released books available for purchase and she signed each one.
Local poet reads from latest book [Photo gallery]
Laura Washburn, left, and Myriam Krepps browse Audacious Boutique during this week’s Late Night Thursdays downtown event. To assist holiday shoppers, many stores are staying open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays through the month of December. As an added incentive, each store was given five vouchers for a commemorative ornament to hand out to the first five customers who shop after 5 p.m. Sydney Anselmi, owner of Audacious Boutique, had already handed out all her vouchers before 6 p.m.
Late Night Thursdays [Photo gallery]
Vicki Gilson, left, and Terry Brannon work on completing the scavenger hunt amidst almost 300 nativities during the Nativity Festival at the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday. The list of requirements for the scavenger hunt included finding the smallest nativity, tallest nativity, a donkey wearing a bell, a picture of Joseph holding Jesus, and many more. Attendees were also encouraged to write down their favorites, which Gilson and Brannon said they couldn’t choose.
Participants find fun at Nativity Festival [Photo gallery]
Buyers bustled to the Barn at Timber Cove to shop for Christmas must-haves at the annual Holiday Market on Saturday. Crafters and makers offered a selection of items ranging from fruit wine to handmade ornaments, t-shirts, bath products, dolls, baked goods, jewelry and much more.
Homemade for the Holidays [Photo gallery]
Over a dozen artists filled the Frisco Event Center on Saturday displaying their creations for sale, as more than 100 patrons came and went during the inaugural Holiday Art Market. Types of art for purchase included items like acrylic paintings and prints, digital prints, jewelry, glass, and much more. Vendors for the event were also featured at Eclectic Soul Studio, which was also a passport stop for the City of Pittsburg’s annual Small Business Saturday event.
Holiday Art Market [Photo gallery]
Pittsburg PD pursues car-theft perpetrator [Photo gallery]
After a vehicle was stolen from La Quinta Inn and Suites at 2410 S. Broadway in the afternoon, officers with the Pittsburg Police Department spotted the vehicle later Monday evening. … more
'Making Spirits Bright' [Photo gallery]
Drink up! Last Friday, the Miners Hall Museum hosted a sold-out fundraiser called "Making Spirits Bright" at which the participants learned how to make craft cocktails. The event also featured … more
Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Pittsburg Fire Department was called to the area of 611 E. 21st St. In response to report of a vehicle that had caught fire. According to Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Vacca, the driver said the vehicle was having engine problems while driving, and then saw flames coming out from under the wheel well. The driver stopped in the road and all occupants got out of the vehicle. The firefighters who first arrived reported flames coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries were reported.
Vehicle fire on 21st Street [Photo gallery]
From left, 6th graders Leeah Van Beceleare, Zarrah Wood, and Lacie Ingerson work on decorating holiday tags at the Pittsburg Public Library’s iCraft event on Wednesday. They said they have participated in past iCraft events at which they have done rock painting and watercolor painting. The trio said they love to make craft projects at the events.
Tagging for the holidays [Photo gallery]
To celebrate its 20th anniversary and America Recycles Day, the SEK Recycling Center held an open house on Tuesday. During the open house, members of the organization gave tours, answered questions, and provided interesting facts about recycling to attendees. The group also gave examples of different kinds of materials that could be recycled as well as how to separate the items.
America Recycles Day [Photo gallery]
Prince Topher, played by Brayden Seiwart sings "Me, Who Am I?" surrounded by knights during Frontenac High School's production of Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella, which will open this weekend.
Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella [Photo gallery]
Additional photos from Frontenac High School's production of Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderellla more
Matthew Long, left, shows student Jaydin Arroyos last year’s design for NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) at the Open House and Career Expo at the Pittsburg State University College of Technology on Friday. The open house was an opportunity for students to view demonstrations and learn about the programs the college has to offer. Over 700 students registered for the open house, with some coming from as far away as Illinois and Texas.
PSU College of Technology hosts Open House, Career Expo [Photo gallery]
5-year-old Frank Boldrini works on building his cars at the Pittsburg Public Library Lego BuilderSpace open house on Thursday. Frank’s father, Warren, said Frank loves Legos and was excited that the library had this event. Once the children finish their Lego projects, the library puts them on display.
Building with Legos [Photo gallery]
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