A Closer Look: Homelessness in Pittsburg
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
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Commissioner’s Corner: Concealed Carry Laws’ Effects on 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
Commissioner’s Corner: The Lord’s Diner Opening Soon
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
Crawford County Historical Museum Reopens
After a year of being closed, the Crawford County Historical Museum has reopened. On Saturday evening, more than 80 community members came to see the changes that have been made to prepare the museum for business. Continue reading Crawford County Historical Museum Reopens
Murnan Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Approximately forty adults and ten children gathered in the southern courtyard of Pittsburg Public Library on Tuesday evening as Monica Murnan officially announced her candidacy for Kansas state representative. Continue reading Murnan Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Craw-Kan Gets First Pittsburg Gigabit Internet Customer
It’s been a long time coming, but Pittsburg finally has businesses with gigabit internet. Continue reading Craw-Kan Gets First Pittsburg Gigabit Internet Customer
Commissioner’s Corner: Student Housing Coming Downtown
At last night’s meeting, the Pittsburg City Commission–of which I’m one of five elected members–voted to provide a total of $1.5 million in funding over the course of two years to the Springfield, MO-based Vecino Group to complete a development project on the intersection of Fourth and Broadway. Continue reading Commissioner’s Corner: Student Housing Coming Downtown
Local Organization Seeks to Help Women in Need
Around 20 women gathered at the home of Shirley Drew this Saturday to hear what Southeast Kansas Women Helping Women is all about. Continue reading Local Organization Seeks to Help Women in Need
A Closer Look: Representative Lynn Jenkins Visits Pittsburg Constituents
“What’s one vote you’d go back and change?” This was the first question posed to Representative Lynn Jenkins at her “Coffee with Your Congresswoman” event at Pittsburg Public Library last Wednesday morning. “I rarely look back,” Jenkins replied. “We vote on thousands of bills, so I don’t have time to look back and relitigate past mistakes.” However, we at the Appeal feel that a properly … Continue reading A Closer Look: Representative Lynn Jenkins Visits Pittsburg Constituents
Local Cafes Gain Customers During Starbucks Renovation
While under construction, Starbucks serves customers by drive thru only. Photo by Megan Stoneberger Johnson. If you pull up to Starbucks on the north end of town expecting to sit down and enjoy a cup of joe, you may be disappointed. While the drive thru has reopened, the inside of Starbucks is currently closed for renovations, and Starbucks’ customers have ventured south to fulfill their … Continue reading Local Cafes Gain Customers During Starbucks Renovation
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