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According to reports by the Camp County Sheriff Office, the following persons were arrested/ incarcerated in the Camp County jail:
Bennie Lee Johnson, III, was arrested by Pittsburg Police Department (Pittsburg PD) on Monday, Sept. 23 for failure to identify a fugitive from justice, and a Upshur County hold.
Edgar Leon Sheppard was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 24, by Camp County Sheriff Office (CCSO) deputies for revocation of probation for DWI, and revocation of probation for theft. Timothy Chase Armstrong was also arrested on Tuesday, by Pittsburg PD,  for two city traffic charges. Precilla Garrison Lee was arrested Tuesday by CCSO deputies for a capias pro fine.
Melissa Dawn North was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 25  by CCSO for credit card abuse. Tracy Lynn Galloway was also arrested Wednesday, by CCSO, for theft of property over $1,500, under $20,000.

Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge #206 of Pittsburg, donated $359.16 to the City of Pittsburg.  This money was raised through a fundraiser to help the city fund a memorial wall for fallen officers. Pictured from left are: Police Chief Richard Penn, Tim Hall, Master of the Lodge, and Mayor Shawn Kennington.

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
Rocky Stoermer of Lone Star was honored for his 47 years of service by the board of directors at the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District at the board’s Sept. 23 meeting.
As part of the recognition of his service, the board named a pump station after him. The pump station will be called “Rocky Stoermer Booster Pump Station.” It is located south of Lake O’ the Pines and is an integral part of the transmission line on the south side of Lake O’ the Pines.

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It’s time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 6-12, Pittsburg Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind local residents to ‘Prevent Kitchen Fires.’
During this year’s fire safety campaign, fire departments will be spreading the word about the dangers of kitchen fires--most of which result from unattended cooking - and teaching local residents how to prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.
According to the latest NFPA research, cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Two of every five home fires begin in the kitchen - more than any other place in the home. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of home fire-related injuries.

Fill the boot raises over $1,900 for MDA
On Aug. 31 the Pittsburg Fire Dept. held the annual fill the boot for MDA and raised $1904.68  Pictured left to right Assistant Chief Christopher Osthoff, Chief Carl Cravey, Chloe Osthoff, Firefighter Chris Osthoff.

NTCC board gets glimpse of ‘Miracle on FM 1735’
By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
Dr. Jerry Wesson, author of “The Miracle on FM 1735,” was introduced to the board of trustees of Northeast Texas Community College at its Sept. 24 meeting held at the Naples-Omaha Center.
“When projects end up so much more than we imagined, it is worthy of note,” said Dr. Brad Johnson, president of Northeast Texas Community College. “We needed to record history. I never imagined it would be more, but Dr. Wesson and Louis Tallant, who did the graphic and lay out work in the book, have together come up with more that you will enjoy when you read the book.
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Hannah McElhaney, senior, was crowned the 2013 Homecoming Queen at the Friday, Sept. 27 Pirate football game. She was escorted by her father,  J.D. McElhaney.

Downtown Pittsburg merchants invite all the little ghosts and goblins to the Halloween Downtown Trick or-Treat Event. Trick or treating at participating merchants will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 31.
Merchants who wish to give out candy during the hours of 5 to 7 p.m. should call City Hall at  903-856-3621 and sign up.   Merchants are encouraged to provide their own candy and dress in costume on Halloween.
 

By Amber Counts
acounts@campcountynow.com
More than 20 members of the Wallis W. Owens family recently joined the Library Fun Run 5K, this past Saturday, Sept. 21, during the Pioneer Days events, to run in his memory.
According to his wife, Mrs. Brenda Owens of Pittsburg, Wallis W. Owens, Jr., known as ‘Sonny,’ ‘Daddy,’ ‘Papa,’ and ‘Uncle Sonny’ was a blessing to his family. He passed away April 24, 2012 at the age of 61 years.
Mrs. Owens said she asked the couple’s four children, Tina Kelly, Todd Owens, Emily Lloyd, and Cory Owens, and their spouses, grandchildren, and other family members to participate in the Pittsburg Camp County Library Fun Run.
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The descendants of Thomas Jefferson Parker and Lucy Ann Stovall Parker will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 at Ebenezer Friendship Baptist Church fellowship hall. The church is located six miles on 557 Ebenezer Road. The building will open at 10:30 a.m.