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Tue
20
May

Victims of abuse look for SAFE-T

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Around the world, at least one in every three women have been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused during her lifetime. In the United States every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten. Every year, approximately 8.8 million children witness domestic violence in their homes. In 2012 there was a study that found that children exposed to domestic violence at home are more likely to have health problems, including becoming sick more often, having frequent headaches or stomachaches, and being more tired and lethargic. Children who live in homes like these also suffer abuse or neglect at high rates. Domestic violence and abuse is an ever-growing problem in not only the country, but this area as well. The, non-profit organization, Shelter Agencies for Families in East Texas (SAFE-T) in Mount Pleasant has a number of ways that they assist people who have gone through domestic violence. 
 
Tue
20
May

Memorial

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Brooke and Kyle Ramsey presented a check to Mike Reynolds, representing Camp County Broach Park. The donation is in memory of their grandfather, former Camp County Judge Preston Combest.
Tue
20
May

Club donates

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The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation received a $1,800 gift from the Lions Club of Pittsburg. The donation will provide three $600 scholarships to NTCC students from Camp County. Lions Club President, Allen Weatherford made the donation to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement. For information about this or other scholarship opportunities at NTCC, contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.
 
Tue
20
May

Jail log

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The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:
 
Joseph Michael Baldwin was arrested on May 12 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for theft, $1500 < $2000.
 
Billy Joseph Baldwin was arrested on May 12 by the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) for city warrants.
 
Raul Garza (III) was arrested on May 12 by the PPD for unlawful possession of a firearm and driving while license invalid.
 
Barbara Ann Webb was arrested on May 13 by the PPD for continued aggravated family violence.
 
Michael John Webb was arrested on May 13 by the PPD for assault, family violence, and bodily injury.
 
Tue
20
May

Pioneer Club scholarship

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On Wednesday, May 14, three students from the Pittsburg High school received $300 each for the Sonja Tate Scholarship Program from the Pioneer Club. The money was raised by the fall cake auction. The club members are Fay Allder, Susan Barqas, Motoko Bass, Billie Bradford, Denise Cason, Jean Dehmlow, Sue Jane Elgin, Annie Fuller, Clarice Hampton, Twila McFarland, Brenda Parr, Lorna Price, Charlote Rape, Sonja Tate, Peggy Thorsell, Lynda Tyler, Yolanda Vineyard, and Ellen Weed. Lynda Tyler is the chairman. Cody Perry, Hannah Heyduck, and William Yocum are recipients. Cody Perry plans to go to Northeast Texas Community College. Hannah plans to go the University of Austin. William Yocum plans to attend the University of North Texas.
 
 
Tue
20
May

Police Department holds open house

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The Pittsburg Police Department held an open house last week to showcase the new police department to the community. Tours were given of the facility and the surrounding grounds; Police Chief Richard Penn was on hand to field questions about the building and provided additional information about the department and the facility.

Wed
14
May

Pittsburg drills Kilgore in three game series

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By Cory Smith
cory@campcountynow.com

The Pirates aren’t done yet and with their win over Kilgore last Saturday, they were crowned Area champs. Brandon “Bam Bam” Colbert took the mound for Pittsburg and came up big for the Pirates after struggling early on. He helped Pittsburg rally for a 6-5 victory over Kilgore in Game 3 of the area round series Saturday afternoon at Driller Park. Colbert delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 3 that tied the game. In the top of the seventh, with his team leading, Colbert pulled off an unassisted pickoff to thwart Kilgore’s final chance to keep the series alive.

Pittsburg won Game 1, 3-2, Friday in Pittsburg, and Kilgore took a 9-3 decision in Game 2 to begin the doubleheader on Saturday.

 

Wed
14
May

Parker, Webster win election

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By Cory Smith
 
The Pittsburg Independent School District school board and Northeast Texas Community College election results have been tabulated and released. PISD had a school board election for seats one and two on Dr. Dennis Hopkins the board. Jack Arnwine will keep place one on the board as he was unopposed for the seat; he garnered 582 total votes. Incumbent Ricky Parker also kept place two on the board as he defeated his opponent, Thomas G. Hill. Mr. Parker received 184 votes through early voting and 291 votes on election day for a total of 475. Mr. Hill received 107 votes through early voting and 139 votes on election day for a total of 246.
 
Wed
14
May

Hopkins hired by school board

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By Cory Smith
 
The Pittsburg Independent School District trustees held a school board meeting Monday night to discuss various matters. The board approved the hiring of Dr. Dennis Hopkins to the PISD band staff. Dr Hopkins holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Baylor University, a Master of Arts from West Texas A&M University, and a Doctor of Arts from Northern Colorado University. Dr Hopkins has taught at the high school and university level for 35 years and several of his bands have achieved high honors. Dr Hopkins also served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
 
Wed
14
May

Camper thieves sought by Sheriff

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By Susan Taft
Special to The Gazette
 
A camper was reported stolen from County Road 2129 near Barefoot Bay on April 26. While Camp County Sheriff’s Deputy Dustin Swann was taking a theft report on the camper, Department of Public Safety Trooper Robbie Moore was dispatched to an accident on County Road they were unopposed. 2528 in Newsome.
 
“When Trooper Moore arrived, he found that a pickup had pulled a camper through the woods,” Sheriff Alan McCandless said. “The pickup had already fled the scene, and it was determined the camper was the stolen camper on which Deputy Swann was taking a report.”

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