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Pittsburg Noon Rotary club members call on the community to help raise funds for The Lord’s Diner of Pittsburg during this year’s Phone-a-thon event held Wednesday at the Wilkinson Alumni Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University.
Lord’s Diner Phone-a-thon returns to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With boxes of pizza on standby and phones ringing, Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club members gathered in the downstairs of the Wilkinson Alumni Center on the campus of Pittsburg … more
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Throughout late Wednesday afternoon until items sold out, the Frontenac United Methodist Church held its ever popular chicken noodle dinner for hungry citizens. The meal included potatoes, green beans and slaw along with a piece of pumpkin pie or a brownie. Proceeds from the event support the church and its missions. The next scheduled dinner is Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
Never a noodull moment
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Jan Allai, holding check, accepts the donation from the Tornado Alley Chapter of the Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club.
Angels Among Us receives donation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A club consisting of motorcycle riders recently gave a surprise donation to a local non-profit organization.      Members of the Tornado Alley Chapter … more
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Books and Burrow owner Darcie Schultz was invited to a Cup of Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library on Thursday morning where she spoke about how she came to open a bookstore downtown and the rewards and challenges of running the store.
A Cup of Conversation 
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PITTSBURG, Kans. — The Pittsburg Public Library invited local business owner Darcie Schultz to speak at the library’s monthly “Cup of Conversation” series. Schultz owns and … more
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Citizen concerned about “under wraps” dealings
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg resident William Strenth came before the Pittsburg City Commission Tuesday night to voice concerns about plans for the Silverback Landing development building an … more
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Club Notes
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Thursday, November 16   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 be … more
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The Jolly Fox, a local brewery, is open again on the weekends. On Friday nights, they are open from 3 to 9 p.m. with trivia starting at 6:30. Saturdays, the taphouse is open from 1 to 9 p.m. This Saturday, the food truck, Tacos El Gordo, will be serving food from 3 to 7 p.m. On Sundays, they will be open for Chief's games. Patrons can bring their own food. Welcome back! 
The Jolly Fox is back!
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Special Olympics Kansas athletes and high school students from across the southeast Kansas region participated in numerous activities throughout Wednesday morning and afternoon at the Southeast Region’s first-ever In-person Unified Champion School Youth Summit held at the Red Iron Activity Center in Columbus.
SOKS Southeast Region hosts first-ever youth summit
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Marking its first year, the Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region hosted its first-ever In-person Unified Champion School Youth Summit on Wednesday at the Red Iron Activity … more
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One of the many art pieces displayed at the Harry Klug Gallery at Porter Hall on the campus of Pittsburg State University that’s called “I Am the Wretch”, which is a 30 by 30-inch digital collage with photography created by Steve Head. The display is available for viewing until Jan. 18.
‘The Storytelling Art of Steve Head’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Tuesday night, faculty of the Pittsburg State University Department of Art along with students and community members gathered at the Harry Krug Gallery at Porter Hall for a … more
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As part of the open house and dedication celebration at the SEK Recycling Center, Dr. James Triplett was surprised with a birthday cake and impromptu party. Triplett will turn 80 years old on Nov. 19.
Long-time professor honored as SEK Recycling
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After 30 years of dedicated service, Dr. James Triplett was honored when the Southeast Kansas Recycling Center (SEKRC) named its primary building after him during an open … more
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Fire Department Chaplain Mark Chambers blesses the new fire engine outside Station One during the Push In Ceremony in Pittsburg Tuesday evening.
“A new beginning . . .”
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Fire Department had much to celebrate on Tuesday evening as they officially put their new engine into service and decorated a dozen firefighters for their … more
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Wednesday, November 15   Blanket Brigade     Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the … more
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Wednesday, November 15   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 … more
USD 250 Superintendent Rich Proffitt, seen here dedicating the newly renovated Pittsburg Community Middle School in September, has announced his retirement from the district effective June 30, 2024.
Proffitt announces retirement
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PITTSBURG, Kans. — Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 Superintendent Richard Proffitt has announced his plans to retire in a statement from the district office on Tuesday morning. … more
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USD 250 to update graduation requirements
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ann Lee updated members on new graduation requirements for next year’s … more
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SEK Recycling Center to host open house
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Recycling Center is hosting an Open House and James R. Triplett Building Dedication on Wednesday, November 15, at the Recycling Center, 615 S. … more
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Formerly Washington Elementary School, the property at 209 S. Locust St. will soon house a new childcare facility within Pittsburg. Point Forward recently received $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the Crawford County Commission for the project. This week, Mid-America Dirt & Demolition began renovation of the old building.
Out with the old, in with the new
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Very early Tuesday morning, members of the city of Pittsburg’s streets, parks and recreation, and police department brightened up downtown by setting up Christmas lights and decorations all throughout the central area.
Christmas is coming
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Christmas season will officially kick off in Crawford County next weekend.   For the first time, the city of Pittsburg will host a community tree-lighting … more
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Citizens of Arcadia, USD 246 Board of Education members, along with other school officials gathered at the Arcadia Community Center Monday night for the November school board meeting, which also featured free chili and cinnamon rolls for attendees.
USD 246 BOE holds meeting in Arcadia
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Last month, the Northeast USD 246 Board of Education made its way to northeast Crawford County for its regular meeting. For the November meeting, board members traveled even … more
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