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By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com

July 2 dawned with a new sign flashing on Quitman Street. With the trash bag off, the new sign announced Pittsburg’s downtown area is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com

Still flying high after their trip to Washington D. C., World War II vets D. W. Lindley and Bill Julian said they were treated like royalty on the “Hero’s Flight” trip.

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Don Reynolds began working at Erman Smith Funeral Home the day it opened on March 23, 1966. He was honored with a reception July 1 upon his retirement. With Mr. Reynolds are his grandsons, Tyler Reynolds, left, and Drew Lawton.

By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com

A fire broke out at 504 Daingerfield St. on July 3 while the owner stepped out of the house for  a few minutes.

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Pittsburg residents Mark and Pamela Jones were taken to East Texas Medical Center Tyler following an accident Saturday morning.

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The ninth Annual Princedale Country Club Junior Invitational was held June 15. The golfers were treated to a motivational speech by special guest, Coach Ricky Joe Meeks of Pittsburg High School, the offensive coordinator/head girls’ and boys’ golf coach for Pittsburg. Players from as far south as Van and as far west as Royce City played in the nine-hole tournament.
 

Last Tuesday evening, the Northeast Texas Community College board of trustees unanimously appointed Jerry Webster, market president for Pilgrim Bank in Pittsburg, to Place I of the board of trustees.
Dr. Dan McCauley commented on Mr. Webster’s commitment to community service and his active interest in the college over the past years. Dr. McCauley said the board looks forward to working with Mr. Webster on important issues facing NTCC at this time.
Mr. Webster’s appointment is for the next year of the unexpired seat vacated by the retirement of long-time board member, Jerry Massey. The seat will be up for election in 2014.
 

By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com
Architectural plans for a new Pilgrim Bank building in Pittsburg go back to 2007. In 2014, the bank building will become a reality.

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By Susan Taft
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Larry Shrum has come a long way from the 11-year-old boy who swept floors for his uncle, Buddy Hughes, at Pittsburg Service Station. He’s been working with tractors since that day. Mr. Shrum retired June 20, as owner of Pittsburg Tractor, a business that sells equipment worldwide.

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By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com

Trusting his instincts, Camp County Sheriff’s Deputy Bo Tucker took a chance and managed to stop a thief last week.

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