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Once-supportive husband has become a bitter roommate
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DEAR ABBY: Seventeen years ago, I had a mental breakdown. For the first three years afterward, my husband stood by me. The medications I was prescribed caused me to gain more than 100 pounds. I have …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/12/24
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Area Events
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Saturday Oct. 12
Girard Public Library
Closed for Girard Fall Festival. Girard Public Library will be closed on Saturday, October 12th to celebrate Girard’s Fall …
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10/12/24
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We have a book on hold
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Pittsburg Public Library gave my favorite reference librarian quite a retirement sendoff last Friday.
It was standing room only, which came as no surprise to anyone as Carol Ann Robb is …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/12/24
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Family, neighbors, friends, and watermelon
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On many days during my stay in Paraguay, I walk to the Superseis that is on Avenida Argentina, just south of the intersection with De Las Palmeras. At the intersection, there is a fruit …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/12/24
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The Brat Pack
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As I continue down memory lane of the 1980s and 1990s the last few weeks, an interesting documentary popped up on my "For You" list on Hulu. It is called "Brats." It is a deep dive into why The Brat …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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10/12/24
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Life is gourd when it’s pumpkin season!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Grab your flannel shirt and apple cider, and enjoy the last few weekends left of the pumpkin season. The pumpkin patches in the area still have plenty of fun and gourds left for all the fall lovers.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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10/12/24
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Wife’s revelations prompt man to consider divorce
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DEAR ABBY: I have been married 27 years with two kids. My wife recently revealed to me that she was raped when she was 14 but said it wasn't violent. She also said she had several adult partners when …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/11/24
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Friday, Oct. 11
Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel
The Pittsburg chapter of KARSP will host its October meeting on Friday, October 11, at the Homer Cole Community Center, …
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10/11/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg.
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10/11/24
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The secret is in the sauce for this meatloaf
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The sauce for this meatloaf does double duty as a glaze and a flavoring agent for the meat.
It's purposely savory and tangy, erring on the side of a less-sweet meatloaf while driving flavor and …
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By Lynda Balslev
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10/11/24
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Girard starts strong but falls to Pittsburg, 100-0
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 11, 1924
Probably the largest crowd to witness an athletic contest here assembled this afternoon to watch the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/11/24
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Guests let their dirty dog sleep in the bed
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DEAR ABBY: I own a lake cabin and enjoy hosting friends and relatives. Even though I don't have a pet myself, I like animals and don't mind if people ask to bring their dogs, because the ground floor …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/10/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, Oct. 10
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and …
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10/10/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg.
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10/10/24
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Sacco and Savicchio arraigned after liquor raid in Arma
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 10, 1924
The entire “big four” for the next spring music festival at the Teachers College is …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/10/24
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The Queen Wilhelmina Inn
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My history-loving cousin, Jim Engle, sent me an email last week that tells the story of how Pittsburg is connected to Mena, Arkansas.
Mena was founded by Arthur Stilwell during the building of …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/10/24
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Teen keeps bedroom door shut when girlfriend pays a visit
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DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that's not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband's brother …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/9/24
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Wednesday, Oct. 9
Arma Public Library
Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma Public Library every Monday thru Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Girard Public Library …
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10/9/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg.
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10/9/24
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Camptown expected to begin races next summer
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 9, 1924
Pledging undivided support to Alexander Howat and other deposed officials, local union 2689 of Ringo …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/9/24
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