Miners’ Hall celebrates 12 years
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Members of Miners Hall Museum Foundation celebrated their 12th anniversary and were treated to homemade antipasto and wine served by Pittsburg Area Young Professionals …
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5/3/24
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EDAC recommends funding for CHCSEK project
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) President Jason Wesco, along with members of his team, met with the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Wednesday …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/3/24
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‘Music on the Lake’ begins Friday
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FARLINGTON, Kan. — Nestled in the northern region of Crawford County is Crawford State Park, also known as Farlington Lake, offering everything from camping to trail hiking to fishing. …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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5/3/24
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‘Until every pet has a home’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Like many animal shelters across the nation, overpopulation and overcrowding is an ongoing issue for the SEK Humane Society.
“We are still currently at …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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5/3/24
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NAC reviews online survey
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) reviewed the results of their recent online survey about neighborhood names, concerns, and improvements. The survey has …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/3/24
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Local DAR chapter honors vets
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is dedicated to promoting Historic Preservation, education, and patriotism. To that end, members …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/3/24
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Pizza, special friends & a lot of love
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What’s the key to making a really good craft pizza?
“Follow directions and don’t mess up.”
Chesli should know. The 13-year-old got a hands-on lesson at pizza making this week at Drop the H Brewing Company as part of a fun event sponsored by Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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By Brett Dalton / Special to the Morning Sun
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5/3/24
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‘Solidarity with Palestine’
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5/2/24
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Pawprints on the Heartland to host open house, adoption event
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For those thinking about adopting a cat while looking for something fun to do during the weekend, this Saturday might be the lucky day.
Pawprints on the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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5/2/24
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SEK Highway 69 Strategic Alliance holds first meeting
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new alliance has formed to counter efforts by the Kansas Department of Transportaion (KDOT) to build a new bypass around the cities of Arma, Frontenac, and Pittsburg …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/2/24
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Meals on Wheels
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of April 2024, 937 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. …
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5/1/24
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Coin and Collectors Show Returns for Truman Days
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LAMAR, Mo. — The Lamar, Missouri, Coin and Collectors Show is making a return engagement on Saturday, May 4, at the Thiebaud Auditorium. The one-day event attracts hundreds of collectors and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/1/24
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Miners’ Hall Museum celebrates 12 years
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners Hall Museum will host its 12 th anniversary annual Membership Dinner Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Pallucca’s Event Center in Frontenac. This is a private …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/1/24
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Lessons from baseball
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It’s not surprising that when Dan Smith talks about leadership, he uses a lot of baseball analogies. Smith, CEO of Watco, was a major league baseball pitcher from 1999 until 2003, playing for the Texas Rangers, the Montreal Expos and the Boston Red Sox before a career-ending injury.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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5/1/24
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Wild weather weekend
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Four State Region was hammered with severe weather throughout the weekend on Friday and Saturday, spawning multiple tornado touchdowns and a slew of severe …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/30/24
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Area growth continues
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State Kelce College of Business has released its economic summary for the first quarter of 2024. Overall, the Pittsburg Micropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA) is …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/30/24
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ED ASTRA aims at tackling rural teacher shortage
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Newly formed, a group of Kansas State University education majors hopes to address the teacher shortage within rural communities.
ED ASTRA, or Education Advocates …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/27/24
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PSU students celebrate upcoming graduation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With graduation in just two weeks, Pittsburg State Alumni & Constituent Relations decided to celebrate the achievement and efforts of the university’s senior and …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/27/24
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Area landowners speak out against wind, solar
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission room was packed on Friday as dozens of local landowners were present to show support for a moratorium on any further development of wind and solar …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/27/24
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PHS students present TEDx Talks
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Some Pittsburg High School students spent Thursday morning making a point. Lighthearted or serious, the students in Advanced Placement Language and Composition class presented a series of TEDx talks for their peers, parents and teachers in the PHS auditorium.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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