Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce holds annual banquet

PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday held it’s annual banquet.

Sen. Jerry Moran was in attendance for the event, which presents awards to area businesses like “Small Business of the Year” and the “Spirit of Pittsburg Award.

“I’m certainly supportive of the businesses in Pittsburg and the members of the Chamber of Commerce,” said Sen. Moran. “But I’m supportive of them because one: its the American dream. People have an idea about starting a business and growing a business, but the most important thing is how we employ people. It’s how (to) earn a paycheck. It’s how people can then save money for their kids education. How we can save for retirement.”

The banquet was held in Pitt State’s Overman Student Center.

Joplin Library to help residents register for COVID-19 vaccine

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Public Library will help residents register to get the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, March 17. Workers will be there to help from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

It’s part of a partnership between the Joplin Library and the Area Agency on Aging. The non-profit organization will have representatives at the library to assist community members in locating an available COVID-19 vaccine, registering for it, sending appointment reminders and even providing transportation to the vaccination appointment.

Anyone who meets the State of Missouri’s criteria of eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered this free registration service. They will help folks on a first-come-first-served basis, in a drop-in format. If you can’t attend this registration event, you can call the Area Agency on Aging Region X directly at 417-781-7562 to receive the same service.