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Continued From Page 1A While there, this reporter took some time to visit the inside of the Pittsburg Community Center and take in some of the history on display. It is being noted here as a …

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Vernon Dee Keesee, 86
Vernon Dee Keesee, age 86, of Pittsburg, MO passed away June 9, 2025 at his home.   He was born September 1, 1938 at Urbana, MO., the son of Alfred and Bessie Evelyn (Hodges) Keesee.   He …
James Rudolph Diamond, 79
James Rudolph Diamond, 79, of Wheatland, Mo., passed away May 29, 2025. Born on March 28, 1946, in Marshall, Missouri, James was the son of Rudy Diamond and Adelle Cook.   A former Marine, …
Wanda Vee Lightfoot
Wanda Vee Lightfoot died May 9, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born July 24, 1933, in Pittsburg, MO, to William Barnard and Imogene (Vaughn) Lipe.   She was united in marriage to Billie Dee …
James Bruce Foley, 67
   James Bruce Foley, age 67, of Wheatland, MO passed away June 4, 2025 at his home.   He was born July 9, 1957 at Kansas City, MO., the son of James M. Foley and Marjorie Ruth …
Sports
Area teams head to Final Four
A quartet of area baseball teams earned berths in the MSHSAA semi-finals following wins in their respective quarter-final games Wednesday, May 28. In class 1, the St. Elizabeth Hornets return to …
Skyline moves on to championship game
The Skyline Lady Tigers punched their ticket to the Class 2 championship game after a close, 42-33 win  over Norwood a Mizzou Arena in Columbia Friday, March 14. The Ladies came out strong, …
Hornets, Eagles, Mules advance to Final Four
Three area boys basketball teams have advance to the MSSHAA championshiups following vicotires in quarter-final games Friday, March 7. In Class 1, The St. Elizabeth Hornets came form behind to …

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