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Two Pittsburg businesses burned Sunday morning as fire engulfed a portion of downtown. Computer Emporium and Nora’s Salon were both destroyed by the blaze that occupied fire fighters for hours. The two historic buildings lost were the former homes of Franklin’s Food Store and B&S Hardware.
According to Fire Chief Carl Cravey, firefighters arrived on the scene at around 4 a.m. and had the fire contained around 8 a.m. Personnel stayed on scene to monitor the situation until 4 p.m. Chief Cravey said the fire started in the back room of the computer store but the exact cause is yet to be determined.

By Jeremy Weber
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By Lauren Shortnacy
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By Lauren Shortnacy
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10 YEARS AGO
What was believed to be human remains were discovered in a burned car Friday afternoon. The car was in Upshur County, near the Camp County line.
The school board approved making a commitment of $5,000 to the county park project at Monday’s regular meeting.
David and Collena Jantzi win a trip to Hawaii.
20 YEARS AGO
Betty Basinger retires from East Texas Medical Center Pittsburg after a 40-year career as a physical therapist.
Bettye Griffith elected president of the Camp County Genealogical Society.
O. O. Smith and Annie Bell Lindley are Valentine king and queen at Moore’s Nursing Home.
30 YEARS AGO
Agriculture banquet held. Receiving honors were Horace Peek, Hubert Pilgrim, Gene Lee, Paula Bomar, Jim Hitt, Billy McMinn, Charles Willis and John Hart Efurd.
Bobby Henry signs football scholarship with Stephen F. Austin State University.
40 YEARS AGO

Respecting and honoring those who fight for freedom

By Shelli Harrell

Pittsburg Library’s Children’s Librarian
 

The 26th Annual Miss PHS Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The pageant is sponsored by the PHS chapter of the National Honor Society, and will feature a Roaring 20’s/Great Gatsby theme. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students.
Contestants as pictured (left to right): Mickenzie Holt, Rebekah Hicks, Demetria Craig, Brilie Cummings, Karina Zepeda, Erica Hopper, Eleanor DeLong, Cali Butler, and Ashley Stilwell.