Sarah Runyon, the current community development specialist for the City of Pittsburg, will assume the role of executive director for Explore Crawford County next week.
Author: The Morning Sun
Kazoku to move into former Harry’s Cafe
Since Harry’s in downtown Pittsburg closed abruptly at the end December, a good deal of local coffee talk has been around what will follow in this iconic space. This week, representatives of Kazoku Sushi & Hibachi, a Japanese restaurant at 1618 S. Broadway, said that will be their new home.
Some Little Balkans Days events may continue
This week, the Little Balkans Festival Facebook page announced that because of a lack of volunteers, the organizational committee has been dissolved. On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg announced it will organize some Little Balkans events.
Local jeweler carries on unique trade
At age 86, Martin “Bud” Benelli Jr., owner of Bud’s Jewelry, is still dedicated to continuing his family’s work. One of his main skills is repairing clocks, a talent that Bud says can’t be taught.
The Rise of Trivia
At least four nights a week, area bars and restaurants invite community members to test their knowledge. This popular activity has drawn a large crowd of regulars and die-hard trivia buffs who fill seats at Drop the H, Pickled Pete’s, Opie’s, and Chatters.
The original Bass Pro Shop: John’s Sport Center celebrates 70 years
John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in Southeast Kansas in the mid 1970s.
New mural for new beginnings: Local artist creates positive message in downtown
At the beginning of December, Kelci Rae Cooper faced her fears and climbed scaffolding 30 feet in the air to create a one-of-a-kind mural at 818 N. Broadway, the future home 818 A Healing Space, which is a collaboration between Possibility Junction and other wellness practitioners.
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