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Frontenac News

Local news for Frontenac, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday Jul 2 | KWCH

Report indicates traffic accident victim died of gunshot

Authorities say a 23-year-old Pittsburg man who died following a one-vehicle accident Sunday north of Frontenac may have died from a accidental gunshot wound.

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, KS, Crawford County, KS

Fri Jun 27, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

KS Supreme Ct Upholds Gambling Law

A decision by the Kansas Supreme Court will pave the way for more casinos in the Sunflower State.

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Related Topix: Kansas City, KS, Shawnee County, KS

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Joplin Globe

Outgoing state senator says he gave plenty of notice w/ Sen. Barone announcement letter

PITTSBURG, Kan. - Some members of the Crawford County Democratic Party said they believe the timing of state Sen.

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, KS, Crawford County, KS

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Hotel Online

Tribal casino crowds gambling market

The Oklahoma-based Quapaw Tribe's $200 million Downstream Casino Resort is set to open July 5 on the Kansas state line about seven miles west of Joplin.

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Related Topix: Games, Blackjack, Poker, Card Game, Cherokee County, KS

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Joplin Globe

Barone decides not to seek re-election

FRONTENAC, Kan. - State Sen. Jim Barone, D-Frontenac, will not seek re-election, he announced over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Crawford County, KS, Bourbon County, KS, Cherokee County, KS

Mon Jun 09, 2008

KWCH

Sen. Jim Barone won't seek re-election

A Democratic senator who had a history of butting heads with his party leaders says he's not running for reelection.

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, KS

Fri May 16, 2008

Fox News

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Pictures from around the nation AP AP AP AP AP AP May 15, 2008: A Los Angeles City fire helicopter makes a water drop on a brush fire near the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. via Fox News

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Wed May 14, 2008

Joplin Globe

Owner explains decision to keep track closed

“You're talking about three casinos in that one area. It would be tough”

FRONTENAC, Kan. - Phil Ruffin Sr., owner of Camptown Greyhound Park, said he scuttled plans to reopen the track after he determined that state requirements would make it too difficult to turn a profit. via Joplin Globe

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Tue May 06, 2008

KansasCity.com

Woodlands concerned about whether slots will be profitable after state's tax take

“We have to very, very careful and make sure we're doing the right thing”

After waiting a decade for slot machines, The Woodlands could walk away from the opportunity.Wichita businessman Phil Ruffin Sr. via KansasCity.com

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, KS, Kansas City, KS

Sun May 04, 2008

KWCH

News Minute: Here is the latest Kansas news from The Associated Press

Legislators supporting two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas aren't giving up easily. via KWCH

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Related Topix: Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro

Fri May 02, 2008

Joplin Globe

Camptown Greyhound Park owner walks away from contract talks

“Boy, it's kind of like getting hit in the chin”

FRONTENAC, Kan. - Phil Ruffin Sr. on Friday ended contract talks with the Kansas Lottery Commission to reopen Camptown Greyhound Park with 600 electronic games, said Sally Lunsford, spokeswoman for the Lottery ... via Joplin Globe

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Related Topix: Cherokee County, KS, Pittsburg, KS, Crawford County, KS

Sat Apr 26, 2008

Chanute Tribune

Birth - Parcel

Tyler and Jasmine Beachum Parcel, Frontenac, announce the birth of their daughter, Haleigh Jaedyn Paral, born April 15 at Mt.Carmel Regional Medical Center, Pittsburg. via Chanute Tribune

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, KS, Mulberry, KS

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Joplin Globe

71-year-old leads police on car chase

“At top speed, we may have gone 60 for a mile or so, but that was it.”

It wasn't exactly at high speeds, but a 71-year-old woman led lawmen on a pursuit Sunday through two states. via Joplin Globe

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Related Topix: Crawford County, KS, Franklin, KS, Arma, KS

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

FSCC to discuss construction trades program in the works with two local school boards

“I'm going to talk about what the Community-Based Job Training Grant means for Uniontown High School and the Uniontown community”

Fort Scott Community College President Clayton Tatro plans to speak to the USD 235 Board of Education on Monday about a construction trades program that FSCC plans to start up this fall. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

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Related Topix: Bourbon County, KS, Paola, KS, Fort Scott, KS, Girard, KS

Tue Feb 19, 2008

Joplin Globe

Smoking proposal draws ire, accolades

“The local people are in the best position to make those decisions.”

By Greg Grisolano ggrisolano@joplinglobe.com PITTSBURG, Kan. - Local bar owners and restaurateurs had mixed reactions to some state lawmakers who are pushing for a smoke-free Kansas. via Joplin Globe

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Related Topix: Pittsburg, KS

Sun Feb 10, 2008

Joplin Globe

Kansans re-examine way to choose party nominees

“We need better participation than that”

Some people are wondering if the time has come to restore the presidential preference primary in Kansas. via Joplin Globe

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Related Topix: Kansas

Sat Feb 02, 2008

KansasCity.com

Judge upholds Kansas gambling law

“We're pleased and gratified by this ruling”

To the relief of state officials, a Shawnee County district court judge ruled today that the state's new casino gambling law is constitutional. via KansasCity.com

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Related Topix: Shawnee County, KS, Kansas, Kansas Government, Kansas City, KS, Lottery

Thu Jan 03, 2008

Newton Kansan

Contract dispute halts Camptown construction

A contract dispute has halted construction of Camptown Greyhound Park in southeast Kansas. via Newton Kansan

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Related Topix: Lottery

Wed Dec 26, 2007

Joplin Globe

Kansas regents ask for increase

“The most important criteria is what the governor thinks about it”

When the Kansas Board of Regents announced its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, members of the Legislature greeted it coolly. via Joplin Globe

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Pittsburg, KS

Sat Dec 22, 2007

Morning Sun

Post office prepares for busy day

“We should be fully staffed, so we're fighting both the elements and the mail volume this week”

Want to get your last-minute Christmas gifts out to friends and family in time. Join the line. via Morning Sun

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Pittsburg, KS

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