News 1e4k
School Board congratulates 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian 1t2n4l
The Pittsburg Independent School District held their latest meeting on Monday, May 12.
By Story & Photos By Mollie M Cclanahan Staff Reporter
Local author releases new book 2t1930
Ian Griffin, the local multi-awardwinning author just released his seventh book, Ascend From The Ashes. It is the fourth book in the Rick & Katja spy series.
By From Staff Reports
Grumpy people 60c1y
As I was preparing to write this article on how to deal with difficult people, I originally intended to entitle it “Grumpy Old Men” after one of my favorite movies from 1993.
By Debby Efurd
Commissioners approve Courthouse elevator modernization 17l4
Staff Reporter
By Story By Mollie M Cclanahan
Day 10 572l6q
Day 10 on the honeybee queen rearing calendar is a momentous day, when the beekeeper receives a report card for queen-rearing activities conducted so far.
By Roger And Sue Farr Contributing Writers
Queen Emergence 4t4s1x
We’re in the process of raising new queen honeybees. We have about two dozen nucleus colonies in our apiary, and we look forward to blessing new beekeepers with thriving new colonies soon.
By Roger And Sue Farr Contributing Writers
Sports 673h5z
Pirates ousted in back-to-back, one-run bi-district playoff games 656o4g
The Pittsburg Pirates saw their baseball season come to a close last week as a result of back-to-back, one-run losses to Farmersville.
By Michael S. M Ccracken Sports Writer
FINAL DISTRICT 14-4A BASEBALL STANDINGS 3q1e
Team Dist Overall *PleasantGrove 10-2 25-4 *SulphurSprings 9-3 17-9 *Pittsburg 6-6 12-8 *NorthLamar 4-8 10-15 Paris 1-11 2-22
*denotes playoff teams
Pirates to face Farmersville in bestof- three series 6wu44
The Pittsburg Pirates (12-8) will face Farmersville (17-13) in a best-of-three bi-district series later this week to begin the Class 4A, Division 2 UIL state baseball playoffs.
Lady Pirate sports star signs letter-of-intent 39j2w
Lady Pirates shutout in bi-district series 2z2810
The Pittsburg Lady Pirates faced Quinlan- Ford in a best-of-three bi-district playoff series in Grand Saline this past Friday and were shutout in both games, 16-0 and 18-0.
By Michael S. M Ccracken Sports Writer
DISTRICT 14-4A BASEBALL STANDINGS 4k2op
Team Dist Overall PleasantGrove 10-0 25-2 SulphurSprings 7-3 15-9 Pittsburg 6-6 12-8 NorthLamar 3-8 9-15 Paris 0-11 1-22
Opinions 5g3i5m
Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classrooms w4a12
The Texas Senate last week ed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments i
By Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
New Honeybee Colonies 2jo2y
This past week we taught a room full of folks, interested in becoming beekeepers, about honeybee biology and what it takes to become beekeepers. One of the costs is sourcing bees.
By Roger And Sue Farr Contributing Writers
Library Corner 50294
The Pittsburg Camp County Public Library will be closed Saturday, February 15th & Monday, February 17th to celebrate Presidents’ Day. Please return all materials through the book drop.
By Lily Jesmore
Trees to Avoid 5j6u3f
We visited the Texas A&M Forest Service office in Pittsburg recently and learned a lot.
By Roger And Sue Farr Contributing Writers
Windy wonderful street friend 25w2j
The cold bit at my face as I walked the streets, the 39-degree wind cutting through my layers like it had a personal grudge.
By Pam Kumpe
Watch your words wisely t696p
It seems no matter how old I am I always certain things from my childhood. Most pertain to what my father and mother told me.
By Debby Efurd
Facebook Feed 66232h
Editor's Picks 2f5r
Lifestyle 3u2g4z
LOOKING BACK 21421i
• New playground equipment at Moore Park was completed and ready for use.
• Principal Vicki Rockett had lunch with first graders who were reading at a second grade level.
HAPPENINGS 5rv1n
Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club Pittsburg DBC meets every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 525 Elm St.
A million steps to nowhere 1o2s3a
That evening, I drove to the streets, hoping to enjoy the company of someone who could use interaction, and I found myself drawn to this one guy.
By Pam Kumpe
Luck of the Irish w556s
Recently, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day (also known as “Saint Paddy’s Day”). I’m reminded of my Irish roots.
By Debby Efurd
HAPPENINGS 5rv1n
Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club Pittsburg DBC meets every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 525 Elm St.
LOOKING BACK 21421i
• Students at Pittsburg Intermediate School participated in Black History Program. The program exposed students to key African- American historical figures. Teacher and Pastor Rev.
Obituaries 1y5es
Juanita McNutt q705w
Mrs. Juanita McNutt, age 89, of Pittsburg, ed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday May 14, 2025 in Pittsburg. She was born December 13, 1935 to Dewey D.
Gerald Don Blacketer 6p3863
The Blacketer Family announces with great sorrow, the Funeral Services for Gerald Don Blacketer, 90, of Pittsburg will begin with a visitation at 10 a.m. with service following at 11 a.m.
In Loving Memory of Mickey Crowell 6sb1m
Micheal Lee Crowell, Sr., fondly known as Mickey, ed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 15, 2025.
Helen Rudolph Martin 2h242c
Ms. Helen Rudolph Martin age 89, of Bullard, formerly of Pittsburg, ed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Bullard surrounded by her family. She was born May 11, 1935 to J.B.
James (Jim) Blankenship 5f4q49
James (Jim) Blankenship, age 85, ed away on Friday March 7, 2025. He was born December 23, 1939 to James (Bob) Blankenship and Wilma Lindsey Blankenship in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Larry DeWayne Morris 61z4j
Larry DeWayne Morris, age 78, of Pittsburg, ed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home.
Photo Galleries 213r4p
Up to snow good 396w4z
The residents of Camp County sent in so many great photos of the snow that The Pittsburg Gazette decided that we couldn't only use a few. The gazette will do its best to as many as we can.
The Pittsburg Gazette 4g2g2s
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