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Community baby shower planned for Tuesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Early Childhood Coalition is scheduled to host its annual “Crawford County Community Baby Shower” on Tuesday at the Pittsburg Farmers’ …

CHCSEK seeks to prepare public for seasonal viruses

PITTSBURG, Kan. — As summer comes to a close and fall rings in the yearly virus season, many area healthcare providers including CHCSEK have begun to see an increase in viral illnesses such as …

Columbus man gets four life sentences

COLUMBUS, Kan. — John Edward Clark, 72, of Columbus, was given four life sentences Wednesday afternoon in Cherokee County District Court. A jury found Clark guilty of aggravated indecent …

West Mineral man sentenced to prison

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Sean Adam Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, received a 14-month prison sentence earlier this week in Cherokee County District Court. In September 2021, law enforcement …

International students at PSU plan 2nd Annual Global Fest

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The inaugural Global Fest event in September 2022 was so successful that the International Student Association (ISA), with the help of the Office of International Programs and …

A ‘smashing’ time at Northeast
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Northeast students spray painted and smashed a car donated by Chris Lewellen while other students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday night at Northeast High School. The event followed a homecoming pep rally, Iron-Man competition and powderpuff football game.

Arma Council discusses trash concerns
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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council addressed a variety of issues at its meeting on Monday, including chicken ordinances, upcoming events, and library repairs.   Near the end of the …

Heartland grants $5,000 to Restore the Four for repairs
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GIRARD, Kan. — Restore the Four, a preservation project sponsored by Harrigans' Barn, is dedicated to maintaining and improving the four remaining Works Progress Administration (WPA) buildings …

PSU College of Technology hosts annual Company Days

PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its comprehensive career exploration and readiness efforts, the Pittsburg State University College of Technology hosted its annual Company Days event on Tuesday and …

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Looking Back
From Our History

Snoopy and Red Baron stress bike safety at Eugene Fields
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 22, 1923 Not only are the schools of Arma, but patrons as well, proud of the record made by the schools at …
Little Balkans Chronicles

Tear up my contract
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What follows is a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about what he called a “really a big-time sting operation” that came to Pittsburg in the 1930s. — J.T.K. From …
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Theta Alpha Phi producing riotous one-act 'Black Comedy'
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 21, 1923 The 1923 season at the Lincoln Park tourist camp is just about over. The record kept by George …
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100 years ago, St. Louis Cardinals arrive in Pittsburg to face off against Pittsburg Pirates
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 20, 1923 The Cardinals, St. Louis team of the National League, are in Pittsburg for their game with the …

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Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Lee’s Summit, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court Thursday for a $1 million extortion scheme against two Kansas City victims. Leon L. Dudley III, 25, was …
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2023--Andrea Bernica, who was Black & Veatch’s lead employment and corporate counsel before serving as Chairman and CEO Mario Azar’s chief of …

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Nation
US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti

The Biden administration is pledging $100 million to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar …

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean? Fall gets its official start this weekend in the Northern Hemisphere. This year's autumnal equinox arrives on Saturday. But what does that mean? The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle as it travels …
California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century A United Methodist Church court has acquitted a California bishop of all charges in the first trial of one of the church’s bishops in nearly a century. Bishop Minerva Carcaño faced four charges of …
Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed …

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Sports
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Frontenac, Girard look to continue momentum

The Frontenac Raiders and the Girard Trojans have played many games over the years, and they add the latest chapter to their rivalry Friday night with the Trojans owning three straight wins in the …

Colgan, Southeast to open district play
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The Southeast Lancers will host homecoming and the St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers at 7 p.m. Friday in Cherokee. The Panthers make the short trip to Southeast with a 3-0 record as district play …

Pittsburg, Fort Scott line it up for a 3-1 start
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Pittsburg and Fort Scott have a pigskin rivalry dating back more than a century, and it has traditionally favored the Purple Dragons. One of the head coaches in Friday night’s game has …

Trojans finish second at Fredonia
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The Girard Trojans golf team finished second Thursday in the Fredonia Invitational at the Fredonia Golf Club, one shot behind the host Fredonia. Fredonia won with a team score of 202, followed …

TEAM DEFENSE
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Defensive coaches and football players talk all the time about getting 11 hats to the football. Well, Pittsburg State might not have had all 11 there, but it was certainly a vast majority of the …

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Regional Sports
BYU heads to Kansas for first-ever Big 12 game in matchup of unbeatens

BYU will make its Big 12 debut on Saturday when it heads to Kansas for a matchup of teams off to 3-0 starts. The Cougars are coming off a tough come-from-behind win at Arkansas while the Jayhawks …

UCF will be without QB Plumlee when it makes its Big 12 debut on the road vs. Kansas State UCF will begin its life in the Big 12 against the defending conference champion when it visits Kansas State on Saturday. The Knights are off to a 3-0 start led by their defense, which has yet to …
Big 12 newcomers BYU, Cincy and UCF play 1st league games. Cougars take 7-game win streak to Kansas Big 12 newcomers BYU, Cincinnati and UCF all play their first league games this weekend. BYU takes a seven-game winning streak into its conference opener at Kansas. The Jayhawks have consecutive 3-0 …

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National sports

Panthers rule out QB Bryce Young for Week 3; veteran Andy Dalton to start vs Seahawks

Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after rookie Bryce Young was ruled out with a sprained ankle. Jake Luton will serve as …

By eliminating the phrase for “women’s soccer” from the name of its national team, the Spanish Football Federation is hoping to show it has made a “conceptual shift” in its view of the …

Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors

Sean Doolittle has decided to retire from baseball after more than a decade spent pitching in the majors. Doolittle helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019. He spent the bulk of …

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in a row. She is the eighth player to win the award multiple times. Wilson received 32 of 60 …

Megan Rapinoe's legacy with US team is bigger than soccer

Megan Rapinoe was always unabashedly authentic during her soccer career, whether she was advocating for equal pay and racial justice or scoring an elusive goal off a corner kick. The 38-year old is …

Justin Thomas has a strong record in his two Ryder Cup appearances. He forms a strong partnership with longtime friend Jordan Spieth. But his other value to the American team is how much he annoys …

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Business

CGF receives $1m grant for hydroponic farms
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Green Farms (CGF), a non-profit initiative by Pittsburg-based Leafy Green Farms, was awarded $1,052,000 by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) …
Stock Market Insights

Gas prices squeeze consumers
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"What's up with gas prices?" My 16-year-old son, who pays for his own gas, ran up the stairs very frustrated. He'd just spent $85 to fill his truck when he used to pay $65. Most Americans are feeling …

The Finishing Touch gets fresh look
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PITTSBURG, Kan. After debating a remodel for decades, The Finishing Touch building finally got a long-awaited facelift.   The Finishing Touch Manager Beth Bradshaw, daughter to owners …

Visiting another town
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Last week, my wife and I spent a long weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Given my occupation, whenever I visit another city, I can’t help looking for interesting aspects that might be applied …

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World
Ice pops cool down monkeys in Brazil at a Rio zoo during a rare winter heat wave

Animals at a zoo in Rio de Janeiro have been getting cold treats to cool them down during a rare winter heat wave. Black spider monkeys were given fruit-flavored ice pops on Friday at Rio's …

A Chinese dissident in transit at a Taiwan airport pleads for help in seeking asylum A Chinese dissident known for regularly commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square has fled to Taiwan and is pleading for help in seeking asylum in the …
Statue of late German Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed after allegations of sexual abuse Catholic church officials in Germany say a statue of late Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed from outside a cathedral after allegations of sexual abuse against him surfaced. German news agency …

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Obituaries
Carolleen Mary Marrs
Carolleen Mary Marrs passed away September 16, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. She was born to Antone Fernetti and Olevia (Gomaz) Fernetti on October 29, 1939, in Pittsburg, Kansas. …
Wanda Mae Minnick
Wanda Mae Minnick, 95, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Medicalodges of Pittsburg. Wanda was born on June 25, 1928, to Irvin John and Alyene Patsy …
Charles Raymond Meyer
Charles Raymond Meyer, 82, of Scammon, KS died at 10:00 am Friday, September 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters at his home, following a short illness. Charles was born April …
Nancy Ellen Briggs
Nancy Ellen Briggs, 89, of Pittsburg, Kansas, gained her wings at 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Via Christi Village. Nancy was born in Pittsburg to Raymond Guy Briggs and Theresia …
Dylan C. Smith
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dylan C. Smith, 30, on September 8, 2023. Dylan was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on July 10, 1993. Dylan enjoyed music, politics, debating, …

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City Life

RENT premieres tonight at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Anticipation grew Tuesday night as the cast of “RENT” made their way past the microphone check and rehearsed for an empty crowd at Memorial Auditorium.   …

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Trojan Tribune
 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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