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.
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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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SEK Recycling Center aims for new baler
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The SEK Recycling Center in Pittsburg has launched its next fundraising effort with assistance needed from the community to acquire a new recycling baler.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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Girard Council, Wildcat Extension discuss CDBG project
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Monday’s Girard City Council meeting, a couple of representatives from the Crawford County Fair Board and Wildcat Extension District received permission from …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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Chanute company looking to expand in Pitt
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Josh and Meg Smeed, owners of Oakwood Homes in Chanute, met with city officials on Thursday to discuss expanding their business into Pittsburg.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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Replica motors nearly complete for Big Brutus restoration
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4/25/24
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Gov. Laura Kelly visits CHC/SEK
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly brought her campaign to expand Medicaid to Pittsburg, Wednesday, where she also toured the John Parolo Education Center located on the campus of the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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Local businessman named Pittsburg Positive
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4/25/24
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Hite honors Big Brother Big Sister director
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4/25/24
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ArtForms Gallery hosts elementary students
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4/25/24
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Harrigans’ Barn scheduled for Saturday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Returning to the Girard area for the 15th time, Harrigans’ Barn is scheduled to open on Saturday, featuring a multitude of vendors from the Crawford County and the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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County looks at ARPA timelines
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GIRARD, Kan. — When the pandemic struck, Congress authorized a release of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help local governments through a series of grants. As those grants …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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What luck!
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Janet Lang can’t believe her good luck.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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Annual run brings community together
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“Dylan was so good about bringing people together, so it’s great that this event continues to bring the community together in his honor,” said Dr. David Huerter as the crowd grew at PHS’s Hutchinson Field in preparation for the 15th annual Get Busy Livin’ 5K, Kidsfest and Friendship Walk on Saturday.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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Urban exodus; county ponders rural resurgence
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners discussed improvements to the smaller and unincorporated communities in the county on Tuesday. Commissioner Bruce Blair forwarded a request from Walnut to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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SOKS Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field held at Plaster Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In years past, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) has held its annual Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field event at Carnie Smith Stadium, however, this year’s event …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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Area sixth graders graduate from Youth Leadership Program
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hundreds of Crawford County sixth graders gathered at Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday, to celebrate their graduation of the Crawford County Youth Leadership …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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County meets new KDOT engineer
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GIRARD, Kan. — Jeff Fischer is the new area engineer from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and he is “here to help.”
Fischer, a resident of Fort Scott and former …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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