Cookies for Cops
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2/6/24
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Club Notes
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Saturday, February 3
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and …
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2/3/24
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Area Events
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Saturday, February 3
Puzzles, Pizza, & Pitchers
Four people, one 300-piece puzzle, a large pizza, and a pitcher of a beverage – sound fun? Join us at the Mirza …
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2/3/24
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Keeper of All Things
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners took time out of their normal business, Friday, to acknowledge the dedicated service of Deputy County Clerk Bobbi Wicker. This weekend marks the 35th …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/3/24
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Once A Gorilla, Always A Gorilla!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thursday night, alumni from Pittsburg State University who attended from Cherokee, Bourbon, and Cherokee County came together, socialized, and took a tour of the Simulation …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/3/24
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Pittsburg native reflects on ‘Mean Girls’ experience
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg High School graduate Will Jewett recently made his way to the big screen as a dancer in the movie “Mean Girls,” which is currently being shown worldwide …
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2/3/24
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Suspect charged in two incidents
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Attorney’s office filed charges against 30-year-old Wesley S. Burgess of Pittsburg in connection with two separate incidents on December 29, …
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2/3/24
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Club Notes
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Friday, February 2
Dinner at the Arma American Legion
The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E. Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens …
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2/2/24
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Friday, February 2
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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2/2/24
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Mandy Arck
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Born in Columbus, Kansas, Mandy Arck grew up in Cherokee where she met her husband, Dane, in high school. Settling in Pittsburg, she did her student-teaching at George Nettels and never left. Arck …
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2/2/24
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Events bring in visitors and their dollars
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a couple of weeks, USD 250 will host the Kansas 5A Regional Wrestling tournament. More than 200 wrestlers from 18 different 5A schools from across the East side of the …
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2/2/24
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Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge begins Feb. 28
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Kansas high school students with company ideas can give a pitch and earn up to $1,000 in the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), which is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. …
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2/2/24
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Local classes teach young kids foreign languages
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A workshop in Pittsburg is opening the world to grade-school-aged children in a variety of languages. “Fun with Foreign Languages” provides stories, crafts, games, …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/2/24
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PHS student signs to Columbia University
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Shaleigh Kunkler, a senior at Pittsburg High School, decided to attend Columbia University in New York City, New York without much thought after searching for the next journey …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/1/24
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PSU Opera presents “Cinderella”
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State Opera Theatre presents “Cinderella” at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 …
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2/1/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, February 1
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 …
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2/1/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, February 1
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 …
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2/1/24
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Meals on Wheels January Report
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of January 2024, 779 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the …
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2/1/24
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Girard City Council discusses street signs
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GIRARD, Kan. — The topic of whether to change the street signs surrounding the city limits was discussed in length by the Girard City Council members on Monday.
Public Works …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/1/24
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HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Monarch Cement Company announced a new partnership on Wednesday with Evergy Energy Solutions to build a new solar project at the company’s Humboldt plant. With a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/1/24
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