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CHPPGP to expand to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains (CHPPGP) announced on Tuesday that it plans on opening a new health center in Pittsburg. The organization said the move …

USD 246 discusses open enrollment, crosswalks
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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast USD 246 Board of Education covered a multitude of topics at its monthly meeting on Monday from eighth-grade promotion to state assessments.     …

Heartland Electric responds to customer concerns
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the May 4th edition of the Morning Sun, it was reported that Cherokee resident Glen Peak approached the county commission over concerns about the sale of solar energy to …

VetLinks creates two PSU scholarships
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the academic year winding down and commencements scheduled across southeast Kansas, schools are holding their annual awards banquets to honor their outgoing seniors and …

West Mineral Mining History
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum is featuring a special program on Sunday, May 19, in conjunction with this quarter’s exhibit featuring West Mineral’s history as a …

SparkWheel hosts ‘Hispanic Family Night’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area agencies and businesses connected with Crawford County’s growing Hispanic community at special event on Friday evening in Pittsburg’s Schlanger Park. Hispanic …

Benefits enrollment specialists help families get coverage
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Thousands of Kansas children have lost their health insurance coverage following the post- pandemic, state-wide renewal process known as “unwinding,” following the end of the COVID- 19 …

Eclectic docket for county on Friday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Heather Spaur, executive director of Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) and Dr. Jeffrey Burch briefed the county commissioners on the new Behavioral Justice Department …

Rise and shine, it’s baking time
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Looking Back
Hello, Neighbor

Revolutionary coins
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     This week we will learn about a couple of coins made in limited quantities in the colonies during the American Revolution.      The first is the New Hampshire …
From Our History

Arma man arrested for bomb threats and false tornado warnings
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 14, 1924 Shiny, new straw hats will be brought forth tomorrow and given a prominent place. Except for the few …
True Stories

All mothers are not the same 
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Modern Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother and began a campaign to make Mother's Day a recognized holiday in the United States.   …
Okie in Exile

Simple Gifts
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My current woodworking project is the construction of a “Shaker” cabinet.  I’ve gone and put quotes around the word Shaker there because I am not a Shaker.  If you are not …

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LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2024--FireMon, the leading network security policy management (NSPM) company that brings visibility, control, agility, and automation to enterprise cloud and …
ST. LOUIS, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that the Kansas Department …

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Spring Home and Lawn 2024

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Nation
When the first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth

A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago. Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research …

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts say it's too soon to celebrate The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the numbers Wednesday. CDC officials noted the data is provisional and could change after more …
The jurors in Trump's hush money trial are getting a front row seat to history -- most of the time A gag order. Legal wrangling over witness testimony. Angry denouncements of the judge overseeing the case. Some of the most explosive moments in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have played out for …
If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how — and why — to try again If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, you’re not alone. Experts say many people try it only once because they are antsy and feel they’re doing it wrong. The key is to relax and …

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Sports
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Pittsburg defenders Heather Mowdy (13) and Onna Jorge (4) attempt to block the shot of Frontenac’s Lucy Anderson during their match Thursday night at Pittsburg High School.

Frontenac spikers sweep Pittsburg

The Frontenac Raiders entered the Pittsburg High School gymnasium on Thursday night and came away with a 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-21, 25-19) of their county rival Pittsburg Purple Dragons. The …

Augustana ends PSU's historic softball season
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Fourth-seeded Augustana tallied five runs in the fourth inning and defeated top-seeded Pittsburg State 9-2 Saturday afternoon in the Central Region sub-regional softball tournament at the PSU Softball Complex.

Dragons win 5 games in 3 days, share SEK title
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Pittsburg baseball completed the feat of winning five baseball games in three days, beating Independence 12-2 in five innings and 6-4 in a thriller Thursday night at historic Jaycee Ballpark. …

Labette County upends Pittsburg in regular-season finale
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Pittsburg softball coach A.J. Terry accepted full responsibility for Thursday’s 6-4 loss against Labette County and he apologized directly to his six seniors following the game, their last home …

Johnson, Partee named athletes of the week
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Frontenac junior pitcher Avery Johnson and Pittsburg sophomore hurdler De’Marus Partee have been selected as the Morning Sun’s athletes of the week for the week ending May 3.   …

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Regional Sports
Herrera, Aliya each score a goal, Clark has 5 saves as Dynamo beats Sporting KC 2-1

Héctor Herrera scored his first goal of the season and Ibrahim Aliyu added a goal in the 78th minute to help the Houston Dynamo beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 and end a three-game losing streak. …

Man pleads guilty in theft of bronze Jackie Robinson statue from Kansas park A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas. Ricky …
Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas A Kansas judge has ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was …

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National sports

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '24: What golf was talking about the last time at Valhalla

Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

How much has golf changed in the 10 years since the PGA Championship was last at Valhalla? Rory McIlroy is the No. 2 player in the world ranking then and now. He is coming off two straight wins just …

Aaron Rodgers will be facing a familiar opponent, albeit in a different uniform and in a new location. Rodgers and the New York Jets will kick off this year’s slate of games in London, when they …

FIFA sets date for first Women's Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026

Barcelona's Ingrid Engen, center, applauds after the Women's Champions League, semi final second leg, soccer match between FC Chelsea and FC Barcelona in London, England, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Kieran Cleeves/PA via AP)

FIFA has finally set a date for the first Women’s Club World Cup tournament. It will be held in January and February 2026. It should involve 16 teams though FIFA’s ruling council did not specify …

FIFA has moved toward ending decades of soccer tradition by reviewing the rules that currently block domestic league games being played in other countries. Fans are likely to object to their teams’ …

Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, front, and coach Chris Finch sit on the bench during a timeout late in the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned. All by design as the Denver Nuggets doubled the attention on Minnesota's standout guard. It’s another wrinkle for the Nuggets, who held …

Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win landed above the brick facade in …

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‘We do it for the community.’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was invited to a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library to talk about his role in revitalizing and running the …

Keeping Up to Code
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There are many misconceptions about city nuisance codes and their enforcement. People often wonder why others are allowed to keep their properties in such bad shape and point to problems with …

Local business approaches milestone
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MINDENMINES, Mo. —After 17 years in business, In God We Trust LLC is preparing for a major milestone later this year. Owned by Dave and Marcia Sorrick of rural Pittsburg, In God We Trust is a …

Young entrepreneur opens new office
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tree Mulkin realized a goal on Wednesday afternoon, opening her own branch office of Edward Jones financial advisors in the Northgate shopping area on 29th Street. Attended by …

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World
Robert Fico, Slovakia's populist prime minister, returned to power on a pro-Russian platform

Prime Minister Robert Fico returned to power in Slovakia last year. Having previously served twice as prime minister, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018, the 59-year-old's third term made …

'The Fly’ has become notorious in France after a brazen escape. What's his criminal history? A 30-year-old prisoner nicknamed “The Fly” has become notorious in France overnight after a daring and bloody escape from a prison convoy in Normandy that left two guards dead. Mohamed Amra has a …
Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division appeared dimmer as the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots told a U.N. envoy that he saw no common ground with …

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Obituaries
Robert "Bob" LaForge
Robert William "Bob" LaForge, 65, of Girard, Kansas, died at 3:46 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Girard Medical Center.
Tammy Duncan
Our beloved momma, Tammy Kay Duncan, gained her wings on May 8, 2024, at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loved ones.
Russell Buffington
Russell James Buffington, 63, of Cherokee, KS, passed away on May 08, 2024, at his residence.
Nellie (Hoyt) Miller
Nellie May (Hoyt) Miller, passed from life at 91 on April 27 at Oakview Estates, Frontenac, Kansas.
Jackie Morgan
Jackie Gene Morgan, 81, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on April 28, 2024, at Pittsburg Care & Rehab in Pittsburg, Kansas.

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City Life

For the Birds
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If you spend any time outdoors, particularly in the early morning hours, I suspect you hear a chorus of birds welcoming the new day, greeting each other, or warning off predators.   You’ve …

  • Woman’s choice of partner is about to end inheritance
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    DEAR ABBY: I'm a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her …

  • Club Notes
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    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous   Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. …

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    Tuesday, May 14   Yoga with Mona   Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from …

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Trojan Tribune
 Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …

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Web extras
Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains
Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where …
Energy-efficient home improvements that can help lower taxes in 2025
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Financial aid falling short? Here's 6 ways to close your college funding gap
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10-year-old Dogecoin wallet sold doge tokens too early, missed out on more than a million dollars in profit
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Seasonal hiring: 5 tips for hiring seasonal employees for summer
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