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Artist reception held at Porter Hall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hailing from Bowling Green, Kentucky, artist Marilee Salvator made her way to the southeast Kansas region Wednesday evening to speak at a reception for her new exhibit …
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3/8/24
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2023 economic review
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State’s Kelce College of Business has released its annual economic summary for 2023. Much of the summary shows positive economic growth in what Dr. Michael …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/8/24
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PSU Police and Public Safety Office hosts weather preparedness class
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In recognition of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which runs until March 8, the Pittsburg State University Police and Public Safety Office and the National Weather Service …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/7/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, March 7
Pittsburg Coin Club
The Pittsburg Coin Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at 407 E. 11th St., Pittsburg. Meetings are open to the public. …
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3/7/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, March 7
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount …
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3/7/24
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PHS Theatre presents “The Lightning Thief”
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg High School Theatre brings to the stage The Lighting Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical as their Spring production. There are three opportunities to see this show on …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/7/24
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Meals on Wheels
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of February 2024, 775 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the …
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3/7/24
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USD 250 spitballs ideas for $600k
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to USD 250 Superintendent Rich Proffitt, the district is “$2.33 shy of $615,000” left over in its construction contingency fund, which is part of the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/7/24
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Atkinson Municipal Airport receives funding
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that Atkinson Municipal Airport in Pittsburg has been selected to receive $135,000 through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/7/24
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NAC sets 2024 goals
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The newly formed Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) met for its second official meeting on Wednesday afternoon. On the agenda was the approval of an official logo, a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/7/24
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One dead in single-vehicle crash in Crawford Co.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported that a 26-year-old woman died on Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Kansas Highway 126 near Pittsburg.
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3/6/24
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GPL receives grant funds to repair library roof
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Public Library, or Girard Carnegie Library, recently was one of the 15 recipients of this year’s Heritage Trust Fund (HTF) Grant, courtesy of the Kansas State …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/6/24
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, March 6
Pittsburg Sunrise Rotary
Meets at 7 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Hall at the northeast corner of 11th …
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3/6/24
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Wednesday, March 6
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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3/6/24
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BoE hears from SFA faciliator-coaches
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The USD 250 Board of Education invited the district’s four SFA coordinators to speak at Tuesday night’s meeting. According to District Superintendent Rich …
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3/6/24
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Clubnotes
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Tuesday, March 5
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook page, …
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3/5/24
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Tuesday, March 5
Gardening #101
Gardening 101 with meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5th at the Arma Public Library
Arma Community Garden
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3/5/24
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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 …
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3/5/24
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Pine car races at Frontenac Junior High
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Cub scouts from four Kansas and two Missouri counties met at Frontenac Junior High School for some good, clean racing. More than 50 scouts from the surrounding area designed, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/5/24
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Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society hosts guest speaker
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A pharmacist by training but a naturalist at heart, Johnson County resident Ann Tanner presented a program on prothonotary warblers at the Sperry-Galligar Audubon …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/2/24
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