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Chamber award winners for the 2024 year. GAZETTE PHOTOS / MOLLIE MCCLANAHAN

Constable Shawn Kennington welcomes attendees as Master of Ceremony.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Connie Bradshaw presents Year in Review.

Casey Karnes presents the President’s Award to The City of Pittsburg Utilities Department.

Jean Frankovitch (left) and Volunteer of the Year Award winner Kelli Berry (right)

Nicole Johnson (left) and Educator of the Year Award winner Turnett Truitt (right)

Cass Moquett presents the Aubrey E. Pilgrim Memorial, Agriculture of the Year Award to McNutt Cattle & Land.

Michael McCracken and Dr. PA Reitz Memorial, Man of the Year Award winner Michael Mayben (right).

Drucilla Pruett Memorial, Woman of the Year award winner Kimberly Mercer (left) and Lily Jesmore (right).

Perry Wilson presents Whataburger with the Business of the Year Award. GAZETTE PHOTOS / MOLLIE MCCLANAHAN

Chamber of Commerce holds 79th annual banquet

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 4:00am

The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Feb. 4, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. This year marked the 79th Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony.

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Front row L to R: Susan Hoffman, Elizabeth Williams, Jim Archer, John Livingston, Sabin Warrick. Back row L to R: Ian Griffin, Steven Nelms, Angela Saucier, Guy Cayo, Bill Dixon, Tom DeWitt

From left to right: Karen Ray, Vice Gov. Tom DeWitt, and President Roni Arias GAZETTE PHOTOS / MOLLIE MCCLANAHAN

Rotarians receive Paul Harris Fellow awards

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:00am

Last week, the Pittsburg Rotary Club held a special meeting welcoming Rotary Vice Governor Tom DeWitt. At the meeting, 16 Rotarians were recognized for Paul Harris Fellows. These awards are given to Rotarians who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.

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John Huffstetler (left) and his wife Cynthia (right) COURTESY PHOTO

PISD hires new athletic director

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:00am

On Monday, Jan 27, the Pittsburg ISD School Board discussed hiring a new athletic director/head football coach. The board unanimously voted to hire John Huffstetler to this position.

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Looking back at two pillars of the community

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:00am

Previously reported in the Gazette, Pittsburg lost two inspiring members of the community in a tragic car accident. Charles “Chuck” and Sarah Johns were examples of service, commitment, and care. Their names will be remembered with respect and admiration by many.