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County hires new juvenile court attorney  
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners announced Friday the hiring of Candance Gayoso as an attorney for the Crawford County Juvenile Court. Commissioner Tom Moody said he has known Gayoso …

CCMHC welcomes new APRN
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) is pleased to welcome Stacey Bacon to their agency.   Bacon is licensed in the state of Kansas as a Advanced Practice …

Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society hosts guest speaker
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Late Thursday, Pittsburg State University students and members of the Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society gathered in Yates Hall Thursday to listen to a featured speaker discuss …

Fundraiser to benefit SEK Animal Advocates
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GIRARD, Kan. — Bring your wallet, purses, and a full stomach to Chicken Annie’s Girard next week.   SEK Animal Advocates, a local non-profit organization, is scheduled to host …

CNB announces new promotions
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CUTLINE 1: Tony Dellasega COURTESY / CNB&T CUTLINE 2: Amanda Sukraw COURTESY / CNB&T FRONTENAC, Kan. — Dan Mildfelt, Chairman and CEO of Community National Bank & …

County forwards project request for new bridge
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GIRARD, Kan. — Commissioners forwarded a project program request to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Friday to move forward on a new bridge project near Walnut. The state has …

Area Events
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Saturday, September 30   Olive Pickin’ Jam   Please join us on Saturday, September 30, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for Olive Pickin’, an outdoor, acoustic music jam. …

Club Notes
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Saturday, September 30     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 …

Kelly announces $500K in apprenticeship grants
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that a total of $528,478 was awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce to eight entities across the state for projects that will …
Looking Back
True Stories

One day in last week
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The Labradorian and I were strolling north on College Street a half block from Lakeside Elementary last week when I heard, “Hey mister, can I pet your dog?” I turned to see a …
Okie in Exile

Living in a New World with an Old Soul
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The Biblical prophets were poets.   They expressed many of their prophecies in verse. Today, we consume the overwhelming bulk of our poetry in the form of songs.   It is for this reason and …
From Our History

Lamb sets record with 30 tacos in 90 minutes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 1923 Judge George F. Beezley, presiding over division No. 2 of district court at Girard, suffered …
From Our History

Saia buys old Mt. Carmel Hospital
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 29, 1923 Mothers and daughters of the United Presbyterian church were entertained at a banquet served last …
Kansas
The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended. Marion Mayor Dave Mayfield on Saturday confirmed to The Associated Press that he suspended Chief …
A federal agency has sued Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in its lawsuit that a manager at a Chipotle restaurant in …
Nation
Judge denies request by three former Memphis officers to have separate trials in Tyre Nichols death

A judge has denied requests by three former Memphis officers to have separate trials in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop. Lawyers for Tadarrius Bean, Desmond Mills and Justin …

Montana is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that favored youth plaintiffs The office of Montana's Republican attorney general is appealing a landmark climate change ruling in which a judge said state agencies aren't doing enough to protect 16 young plaintiffs from harm …
Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home Authorities say a journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday. Police …
Search resumes for missing 9-year-old girl who vanished during camping trip in upstate New York park Law enforcement, forest rangers and others are searching an upstate New York park for a 9-year-old girl who vanished during a camping trip over the weekend. Authoritie say Charlotte Sena may have …
Sports
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Grotheer duo finishes second at Pittsburg Invitational

Pittsburg Purple Dragon duo Savannah and Indiana Grotheer faced a familiar foe in the first match of doubles action as the Dragons hosted the Pittsburg Invitational on Thursday at the PHS courts. …

Gorillas again dominate second half, beat Lopers 33-14
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Another game, another strong second half for Pittsburg State. The No. 3-ranked Gorillas clicked on all cylinders after halftime and downed Nebraska-Kearney 33-14 in front of 10,047 fans on Family Day at Carnie Smith Stadium.

Gorillas entertain Lopers on Family Day
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Central Missouri quarterback Zach Zebrowski burned Pittsburg State for more than 400 yards total offense one week ago. This week the Gorillas’ defense faces Nebraska-Kearney and …

Rink, Dragons run past Fort Scott
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Pittsburg running back Wyatt Rink took care of his offensive linemen earlier in the week, and then they certainly took care of him. Rink rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries as …

Raiders’ defense strong in win against Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders’ defense came through in a big way during their 26-12 rivalry win Friday night against the Girard Trojans at Frank Jameson Field. Five Girard …
Regional Sports
Baylor stages remarkable comeback, ruins UCF Big 12 Conference debut, 36-35

Baylor erased a 35-7  third-quarter deficit, scoring 29 unanswered points and taking the lead on a 25-yard field goal Isaiah Hankins with 1:21 left to play to beat Big 12 newcomer UCF 36-35 in the …

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out Jonathon Brooks rushing for 217 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 3 Texas to a 40-14 win over No. 24 Kansas, which lost standout quarterback Jalon Daniels in pregame warmups with back stiffness. …
No. 24 Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels misses start against No. 3 Texas with back tightness Jalon Daniels did not start at quarterback for No. 24 Kansas against No. 3 Texas after leaving the field during pregame warmups. A Kansas team official said Daniels had “back tightness” that the …
National sports

NL champion Philadelphia Phillies look to make quick work of upstart Marlins in Wild Card Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to reach the World Series for the second straight season. The National League champions feel they have unfinished business after falling short of a championship …

Giannis Antetokounmpo praised the Milwaukee Bucks for showing a commitment to winning another championship by acquiring Damian Lillard but added that it still doesn’t make financial sense for him …

Dynamic center Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Anaheim Ducks

Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a contract extension, keeping the dynamic center in the fold for at least three more seasons. Zegras’ extension that was agreed upon Monday is …

The mother of Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe and Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe will not make the trip to Tropicana Field for this week’s AL Wild Card Series featuring her sons …

Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind

Kevin Durant just got done with his summer vacation. He’s planning to go to France for work next summer, and plenty of other big NBA names hope to join him. Among them is Stephen Curry. Durant is …

Jimmy Butler had a new look for Media Day and the NBA world immediately took notice. The Miami forward arrived for the team’s first official day of work this season with piercings — eye, lip and …
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Business

Rae + Kae expands to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A woman-owned Crawford County boutique has a new look andnew neighbors. In September, Rae + Kae Boutique expanded its store to 203 N. Broadway in …
Stock Market Insights

Waiting Out the Fed's Forecast
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“Is this going to blow through or set in?” It was Labor Day, and we were on the lake a long way from our dock when storm clouds surprisingly popped up. It’s easy to get surprised by …

Uplink holds ribbon cutting ceremony
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Uplink, a locally owned business based in Pittsburg, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at its facility located at 320 N. Locust St.   Uplink invited the …

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 …
World
UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs

The U.N. Security Council has voted to send a multinational force to Haiti led by Kenya to help combat violent gangs in the troubled country. The resolution drafted by the U.S. was approved Monday …

Mexico's president says 10,000 migrants a day head to US border; he blames US sanctions on Cuba Mexico’s president says that about 10,000 migrants per day are heading to the U.S. border, and he blames U.S. economic sanctions on countries like Cuba and Venezuela for the influx. President …
Clergy abuse survivors propose new 'zero tolerance' law following outcry over Vatican appointment Clergy sexual abuse survivors have unveiled a proposed new church law calling for the permanent removal of abusive priests and superiors who covered for them. The global advocacy group End Clergy …
Obituaries
Ed Sandritter
Edgar Leslie "Ed" Sandritter, 89, died September 26, 2023, at his home in Hoisington. He was born July 1, 1934, in Arma, Kansas, the son of Edgar H. and Edna Faye (Scott) Sandritter. Ed graduated …
Richard W. Coonrod
Richard W. Coonrod, 87, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away September 25, 2023, after a battle with dementia. He is survived by three children, Keith Coonrod (Kathy) of …
Joan A. Hemmila
Joan A. Hemmila, 92, of Frontenac, Kansas, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Oakview Estates in Frontenac. Joan was born in Pittsburg, the only …
Mikhail John Kivo
Mikhail John Kivo, 77 of North Little Rock died September 18, 2023. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to the late Morton Kivo and Lorna Koopman Bouchard. He was …
Deborah Kay Bridwell
Deborah Kay Bridwell, 72, of Frontenac, passed away on September 23, 2023 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. As she entered the Kingdom of God, she was surrounded by her beloved …
City Life

Community Band brings together musicians from all walks of life 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Sunday afternoons, most of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University is dark and quiet. But from the rehearsal hall, tucked …

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    DEAR ABBY: I applied to be a supervisor at the company where I work. Unfortunately, I didn't get the job. …

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    Friday, September 29   Talking Heads Discussion Group   The Talking Heads discussion group …

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    Friday, September 29   Dinner at the Arma American Legion   The Arma American Legion, located …

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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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