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Rotary President Bill Dixon, guest speaker, Sandy Thompson, City of Pittsburg, and her speaker sponsor, Emily Marks, of Shipitt.

Rotary talks Pittsburg Galatine, Kids Fishing, Kite Festival

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 5:00am

Rotary met on February 4, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. Emily Marks, who owns Shipitt, introduced the guest speaker, Sandy Thompson. Sandy is the Promotions Assistant for the City of Pittsburg.

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Marina Garcia-Heredia - Kite Festival coloring contests

Kristane Moore, Assistant Superintendent, presents reports for Board approval

Johnna Owen, Special Programs Administrator, presented school days report for Board approval

Inclement Weather Delays Pittsburg ISD Board Meeting

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 5:00am

The Pittsburg ISD Board Meeting, scheduled for January 26, 2026, was delayed one week due to the snow and ice closure of the schools and administration offices. The Board met on Monday, February 2, 2026.

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Woman of the Year - Monique Amador Perzel, through the Drucilla Pruett Memorial, introduced by Emily Shearin

Man of the Year - Al Pariser, through the Dr. PA Reitz Memorial, intro-See duced by Dave Shabaz

President’s Award - Alethea McGaha, God’s Closet, introduced by Cass Moquett

Educator of the Year - Coach John Chatham, Pittsburg High School, the Athletic Director accepted the award for Coach Chatham because he was coaching at a Pleasant Grove basketball game.

Volunteer of the Year - Richard Bradshaw, introduced by Jean Frankovitch

Business of the Year - Shipitt, owner Emily Marks, introduced by Salina Dillinger

Agriculture of the Year - Eric Winchester, Tractor Supply Company, through the Aubrey E. Pilgrim Memorial, introduced by Perry Wilson

Chamber “Honorees of the Year”

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 5:00am

The Pittsburg Camp County Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Honorees of the Year” banquet on February 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg.