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By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a ‘Class 1 Recall,’ with a risk factor of ‘High,’ April 7, and has now issued another Class 1, recall May 6, 2016, for a total of 5, 176, 844 pounds of chicken products. The first recall was issued April 7 was for 40,780 pounds, this recall was expanded on April 26, to an additional 4,524,980 pounds. is last recall issued on May 6, was for 608,764 pounds to reach the over ve million pounds. The first recall was for over 40 thousand pounds of cooked chicken nuggets, labeled as “GOLD KIST FARMS Fully Cooked Whole Grain Popcorn Style Chicken Patty Fritters.” According to Pilgrim’s Pride Corp headquarters now based in Waco, these were mainly sold to schools.

Nanette Wilabay, was sworn in by 276th District Judge Robert Rolston, as the new Camp County Auditor, Apr. 4. Pictured L-R: Husband James, Nanette Wilabay, Camp County Judge Thomas Cravey, and District Judge Rolston.

Amanda Rae Matthews, 33, was arrested on 05/09, motion to revoke probation, the over $1500 but less than $20K.

Jacob Gonzalo Zambrano, 19, was arrested on 05/10, three holds for Titus County, DWI minor.

Jamiriquan Raymere Enalls, 18, was arrested on 05/10, assault, family violence - impeding breathing, outstanding warrant.

James Edgar Saylor, 50, was arrested on 05/11, assault, family violence –bodily injury – second within 12 months.

Madison Avery Garrison, 18, was arrested on 05/12, interfering with an emergency call.

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Sanitation Solutions representative Josh Bray presented 2016 seniors, Cindy Rodriguez and Brian Baca a scholarship check for $500 each in the Pittsburg City Offices. Pictured L-R: Josh Bray, Mayor Shawn Kennington, Cindy Rodriguez, Brian Baca,and City Manager Clint Hardeman.They were selected on the basis of their scholarship and school citizenship. After graduation, Rodriguez plans to attend Stephen F.Austin University,and Baca plans to attend East Texas Baptist University.

Rosario Balleza(left) and Tori Henderson(right) were presented a “Student of the Month” yard sign. Rosario and Tori were chosen as the May “Students of the Month”. “They exhibit qualities of leadership, citizenship, and being great representatives of Pittsburg Junior High,” according to Scott Henninger PISD Junior High Counselor.

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Camp County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP) organization presented their annual Connie M. Hashaway/ Lillian E. Scudder Scholarship awards, Thursday, May 12, during a luncheon honoring the recipients. The awardees are Pittsburg High School Seniors, Tatum Hathcoat and Whitley Hamilton. Hathcoat, after graduation is attending Texas A&M – Commerce, where her course of study will be animal science. Hamilton after graduation will attend Northeast Texas Community College and her chosen course of study will be medical encoding and medical assistance.

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Mayor Shawn Kennington signs proclamation proclaiming May 8 – 14 Economic Development Week in Pittsburg. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, develop vibrant communities and improve the quality of life in their community. Attending the signing are standing left to right: Pittsburg Economic Development Corporation Board Member B Gooding, Pittsburg City Manager Clint Hardeman, Community Development Coordinator Amanda McCellon, and Board Member Larry Hamilton.

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

Samuel Lee Co ee, 46, of Leesburg, was arrested April 26, and charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals. Camp County Sheri Alan McCandless, along with Chief Deputy Randal Lain Jr., were dispatched to the call at 8:45 that morning. “We had been advised that Co ee was beating a dog with a bat in his front yard,” Sheri McCandless said. “Upon arrival, we observed Co ee walking in the area where he lives. Chief Deputy Lain asked Co ee if he was beating his dog with a bat. He said ‘no,’ as he walked to the location of two puppies that were chained to stakes in the yard. Co ee said when he fed his two 5-month-old puppies that morning one of them kept biting at his hands, so he grabbed a stick to whip the dog.”

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com