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A Parsons native born at the turn of the last century who went on to become one of the wealthiest and well-known entrepreneurs in America will be the subject of a special presentation at Axe Library at Pittsburg State University on Oct. 10.
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The September 28 event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 5 p.m. to enjoy renowned Independence pianist, Sarah Stone, and the Grits and Grass String Band of Parsons, featuring old time banjo music.
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Stotts City's buildings are in disrepair, but you can still imagine what it was like in its glory days. Its population now includes people fighting addiction.
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According to SFS Architects the city has three options regarding Memorial Hall. Stabilize and mothball the structure for $8.7 million. Rehabilitate and make the building suitable for the public for a price of at least 28 million dollars. Or pay $4.8 million to demolish the 100-year-old hall and make plans for the site's future use.
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Last summer, Dr. Blair Schneider, a principal forensic investigator with the Kansas Geological Survey and a KU adjunct professor, led a contingent of KU archeology and anthropology students to SEK for a two-week field school to conduct a preliminary geophysical study.
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Paul Teverow of Joplin's United Hebrew Congregation and Mary Ann Phillips Murphysburg Historic District are working together to illuminate the story of the Taucher brothers whose story is told in the 2011 release, Saved by the Enemy…The True Story of Fred and Henry Taucher: Survival Amidst Nazi Terrorism in Berlin. Saturday, January 27th is the 19th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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The program will be presented by Larry Fields. Born and raised in Pittsburg, both of Larry’s grandfathers were coal miners. Before coming back to Pittsburg Larry had a successful railway (45 yrs.) career working in seven countries.
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Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival will be held June 2-3 in Downtown West Plains.
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This exhibit features the fascinating history of McCune. While McCune was not traditionally known as a “Coal Camp” they provided a hub for area coal camps. A special presentation focusing on the founding of McCune will take place Sunday May 21 at 2pm at Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, KS.
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A lot of work has been completed, including a complete roof reconstruction after a devastating fire in December of 2020. Yet, overseas supply chain issues have slowed progress on the multi-million redevelopment project.