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 The Gordon Mattison American Legion Post 422 Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 26 at noon. The service will be held at the veteran’s monument on the Camp County Court House grounds. 

 

Guest speaker will be Major Mike Jenkins, Retired USMC. An Honor Guard will perform.

 

Everyone is invited to attend, and if you need a lawn chair please bring one. Seating will be available but limited.

By Cory Smith

cory@campcountynow.com

 

On May 16, Pittsburg Police officers completed a two week investigation that resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects including 6 juveniles. Charges filed include: burglary, felony theft, tampering with evidence, criminal trespass and possession of marijuana.

 

By Debbie A. Knox

dknox@campcountynow.com

 

Soon city residents may not be able to burn leaves or trash in the city limits. The city council held the first reading, of two, for a new city ordinance concerning outdoor burning. The ordinance prohibits burning leaves or trash in the city limits but residents can burn tree limbs, brush and plant material after obtaining a no-cost permit from the fire department.

 

“Citizens will not be able to burn leaves or household trash at all. However, we provide trash collection service; and with that service, residents can bag up to six bags of leaves, twice a week. Or citizens ca  mulch their leaves,” said City Manager Clint Hardeman. “An application, to burn tree limbs, brush and plant material can be filled out with the Pittsburg Fire Department. There is no cost for the permit; however, it must be in writing and approved.”

Northeast Texas Community College held its May 2014 commencement at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, May 10. Due to the large number of graduates, commencement was held in two ceremonies at 9 and 11 a.m. In the 9 a.m. ceremony, NTCC awarded three Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees, 12 Associate of Arts degrees, and 106 Associate of Science degrees. During the second ceremony, 69 Associate of Applied Science Degrees and 107 Certificates of Competency were awarded. Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement, served as commencement speakers for both ceremonies.

 

 

Men’s Day Program

Saint Stephen A.M.E. Church will be holding their annual Men’s Day Program on Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Byron Allen, Sr.The church is located at 419 West St. in Pittsburg.

For additional information contact the church at 903-856-2971.

Head coach John Chatham along with the Pittsburg High School Lady Pirate basketball team invites girls to attend the “HUA” (heard it, understood it, and acknowledged it!) basketball camp this summer for girls entering grades four through nine as of fall 2014. The camp will be held June 9 through 12 from 9 to 4.

 

For additional information, or to get a registration form, contact Coach Chatham at jchatham@pittsburgisd. net or call the high school at 903-856-3646.

There will be a skill instruction softball camp for Hitting, Bunting, Infield, Outfield, Pitching, Catching, and Baserunning in June. The registration fee is $50.00 if you register by June 13; if you register after its $60.00; both prices include a camp T-shirt. Instruction will be given by Henderson State University Coaches, Players, and Former Players. Camp will be held at Broach Park located at 544 County Road 2106, Pittsburg.

 

The camp for 10U Players through 14U Players will be on June 18th. Schedule as follows:

9:00-11:00 (Pitching/

Catching/ Baserunning) 11:00-12:30 Lunch (NOT Provided)

12:30-3:00 (Hitting/Defense)

 

The camp for Graduating Classes of 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 will be on June 17th.

Schedule as follows:

9:00-11:00 (Baserunning/Hitting)

11:00-12:30 Lunch (NOT Provided) 12:30-2:00 (Defense)