Memorial Auditorium is planning a unique, first-ever event in order to showcase itself and Downtown Pittsburg as a destination for everything a bride and groom could dream of leading up to their wedding. Continue reading Plans Underway for Downtown Bridal Crawl in September
Tents set up in front of Wesley House have drawn attention to the issue of homelessness in Pittsburg, a problem that city official say is nothing new. Continue reading A Closer Look: Homelessness in Pittsburg
On Friday, a new state law went into effect changing who can carry a concealed weapon, and where they can carry it. The Pittsburg Morning Sun published an article the same day explaining how the laws will impact Pittsburg. However, the article does not provide much context or explanation of these laws, and a number of citizens have expressed their concern and confusion to me. I feel that some clarification is in order. Continue reading Commissioner’s Corner: Concealed Carry Laws’ Effects on Pittsburg
Steve Jobs once said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Terri Blessent is an example of this quote; she wakes up and most days looks forward to getting up and getting to work, as well as her volunteer work in the community of Pittsburg. Continue reading People of Pittsburg: Terri Blessent
“Time is always the biggest challenge,” Rebecca Adamson, full-time nurse practitioner at the Crawford County Health Department and mother of four, said. Originally from Bunker Hill, Kansas, Rebecca moved to Pittsburg to become a nurse through programs at Pitt State. Continue reading People of Pittsburg: Rebecca Adamson
Homeschooled sophomore Julian Davis recalls the time 10 years ago when he discovered his love and passion for music. “I was bangin’ on my mom’s prop guitar in her photographic studio and I was making just enough racket that it made sense,” he said. Continue reading People of Pittsburg: Julian Davis
Socrates once said, “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” Paul Hanney is an illustration of this quote. Continue reading People of Pittsburg: Paul Hanney
Yesterday morning, a reception was held at Parrott Bey to celebrate what will soon be coming to occupy that very space: an operation known as the Lord’s Diner. Continue reading Commissioner’s Corner: The Lord’s Diner Opening Soon
Metallica, 10 Years, and Parkway Drive. These are the three bands that 29-year-old Blaine Edwards believes inspired him to be the man he is today. Continue reading People of Pittsburg: Blaine Edwards
Alex Sheppard is restless if nothing else. He’s a Pittsburg native who’s been writing and recording music for more than a decade, though he’s only in his 20s. Continue reading Music Review: Pageant Boys @ TJ Leland’s 4/9/16
