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A Union Pacific train derailed at the Marshall Street crossing shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday morning, causing blockages on Marshall, Fulton, Quitman, Clayton and Market streets for several hours. Union Pacific Police worked the accident and helped the Pittsburg Police Department work the crossings. Union Pacific had started to break the train down and opened the crossings to traffic by noon. Reports indicate that an axle may have broken on one of the cars, causing the derailment. There were no spills or leaks. Union Pacific could not be reached for comment.

A routine traffic stop turned into a drug bust for the Pittsburg Police as officers seized marijuana and what they believe to be cocaine.
At approximately 9:09 p.m. on Jan. 18, Pittsburg Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 100 block of Pecan Grove. Officers identified the driver as Jamarcus Lamon Carter, 21, of Pittsburg. As a result of the investigation that started with this stop, officers located a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana and a sizable amount of a white powder believed to be cocaine. Mr. Carter was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance (more than four grams, less than 200).

With flu season ramping up in Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people who haven’t gotten a flu shot yet this season not to put it off any longer.
The level of flu-like illness is currently classified as “high” in Texas, and medical providers are seeing an increase in flu in multiple parts of the state. Getting vaccinated is the best way for people to protect themselves and their families from the flu during the holiday season, when there is typically an increase in flu cases.
DSHS recommends everyone six months old and older get vaccinated. People should talk to their health care provider about the best type of flu vaccine for them. A nasal spray version is available for healthy people ages 2 to 49 who are not pregnant, and a high-dose vaccine is approved for people 65 and older.

The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:
Steven Marlin Schade was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department Jan. 15 for two counts of aggravated robbery and a hold for Utah and Colorado.
Moses J Abbott was arrested by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 15 for driving while license invalid.
Johnny Dewayne Henderson was arrested by the Department of Public Safety Jan. 15 for capias and driving while license invalid.
Brandon Ray Hammett was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department Jan. 17 for assault causing injury and family violence.
Robert Charles Boyd was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department Jan. 18 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Edward Lee Mornes was arrested by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 19 for failure to appear for a charge of driving while intoxicated.

Shannon Davis of the Winnsboro Livestock Commission, 903-365-2201, reported a total of 821 head of cattle moved through the auction on
Jan. 24, at the following prices:
•Steers, under 300 pounds, $1.90-$2.90 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.75-$2.75 a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.55-$2.45 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.30-$2.20 a pound.
•Heifers, under 300 pounds, $1.60-$2.80 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.50-$2.40  a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.40-$2.20 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.25-$1.95 a pound.
•Packer cows, 60 cents - 99.5 cents a pound.
•Packer bulls, 85 cents - $1.08 a pound.
•Cows and heifers, $1100 - $1850 a head.
•Cow/Calf Pairs, $1250-$2175 a head.
• Baby calves, $15 - $345 a head.

A special event coordinated by Pittsburg’s Main Street committee, ‘Sips and Sweets’ is planned for Saturday, Feb. 15, from 3 to 7 p.m.
The occasion, on Valentine’s weekend, features a progressive array of treats and wines at three locations.
The first stop for attendees is at the Old Ice House, by the railroad tracks on Quitman Street.
The second leisurely stop will be on the southwest corner of Quitman and Texas streets, the historic Abernathy House and guest will make their final stop  at the historic Holman House on Texas Street. Tickets to participate can be purchased in advance from City Hall or during the event at the participating locations mentioned above and include a commemorative glass.
For more information regarding information or tickets please contact Jenny Rowan at City Hall jrowan@pittsburgtexas.com or 903-856-3621.

True Hope Fellowship Ministries
True Hope Fellowship Ministries is inviting all singers, soloists, choirs and musicians to join in Praise and Worship. The theme for the event will be taken from Psalm 150:6 which states, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”
The event will take place on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at True Hope Fellowship Ministries, located downtown next to Factory Connection.
 

Jolly Homemakers Club
The Jolly Homemakers Club will meet Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church located at 200 Highland Dr, Pittsburg.
A.J. Mason with D.P.S Aviation will have the program. Wanda Reynolds and Judy Carter will be the hostesses.
Everyone is invited and for more information contact Peggy at 903-856-2386.

Barrett
Graveside services for James M. Barrett, 90, were Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m.  at Farmers Academy Cemetery in Mount Pleasant with Steve Barrett officiating.
Mr. Barrett was born Nov. 22, 1923 in Mount Pleasant. He died Monday, Jan. 27 at Titus Regional Hospital in Mount Pleasant. He was a member of the Simpsonville Church of Christ and a Church of Christ preacher.
Survivors include his wife, Wilhma “Sallie” Barrett of Pittsburg; children,  Steve and Valorie Barrett of Dallas, Rick and Cheree Barrett of Ferris, Chris and Mary Barrett of Houston, Cindy and Richard Reynolds of Harlingen and David and Sharissa Barrett of Pittsburg; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Rick Durfee of Bossier City, La. John Durfee and Sallie Justiss, both of Pittsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Barrett and Edith Waits Barrett, his first wife, Nancy Barrett and one son Mark Andrew Barrett.

10 YEARS AGO
Camp County’s grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for a park was denied.
The county had requested $500,000 in matching funds to build the Broach Park Recreation Complex on 68.367 acres on Loop 179.
Five dogs were seized and five people were issued tickets after police arrived on the scene of a dog fight. One of the dogs was euthanized.
Local resident and artist Vanoy Lester, releases her life’s story. Titled “This Is My Song,” it chronicles her life from birth in the community of New Hope in Franklin County through her life in Pittsburg.
20 YEARS AGO
A 13-year-old Pittsburg boy is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Pirates defeat Linden-Kildare Tigers behind the scoring of Garnett Mitchell. Mitchell scored 30 of the Pirates’ 64 points.
30 YEARS AGO
Community college issue passes in Camp, Morris, and Titus Counties.

Kid’s Fishing is set to happen Feb. 22 in Pittsburg. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s something the entire family can enjoy.
The annual event, sponsored by the city of Pittsburg and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, begins at 9 a.m. Feb. 22, and continues until noon. All children 16 and younger are invited to try to catch their limit at the city park pond on North Texas Street that morning.
Bait will be provided, but children should bring a rod and reel if they can.
Representatives from Texas Parks and Wildlife and game wardens will be available to help the kids fish and provide fishing poles to those that need one.
 

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