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Pittsburg DAR honors veteran nurse
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in Pittsburg celebrated the 125th anniversary of the DAR Hospital …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/21/24
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, February 21
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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2/21/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, February 21
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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2/21/24
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Farm to Market to Community
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MCCUNE, Kan. — McCune Farm to Market run by Cherie and Kevin Schenker are building a community of possibilities and positivity in rural Southeast Kansas. Having grown up in the area, the couple …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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2/21/24
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County sets up contract for lawn care
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GIRARD, Kan. — With the help of County Counselor Jim Emerson, the Crawford County Commission laid out a formal contract for lawn service on Tuesday for the half-dozen sites around the county, …
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2/21/24
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Area Events
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Tuesday, February 20
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at …
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2/20/24
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2/20/24
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FRC to host art gala, benefitting SEK Humane Society
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Family Resource Center (FRC) is scheduled to host its second annual art gala on Thursday.
Held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Parolo Education …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/20/24
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Sheriff reports shooting, fatal rollover crash
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Over the weekend, Crawford County Sheriff Danny Smith reported two incidents: a fatal rollover crash as well as a shooting within the county.
Around …
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2/20/24
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PPD arrests man for aggravated indecent liberties, felony interference
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Public Department (PPD) has charged a man accused of exposing himself and masturbating in public, according to a press release late Friday afternoon. …
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2/20/24
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MHM continues its focus on weddings
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — This quarter, the Miners’ Hall Museum at 701 S. Broadway in Franklin is celebrating the wedding day and everything involved with preparing for that day, including …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/20/24
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2024 Biz Expo to be held at Pittsburg’s Meadowbrook Mall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Biz Expo on Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th at the Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg. The event will …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/20/24
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RHMC of the Four States names executive director
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Lori Jones is the new executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Four States, having been appointed by the board of directors in an announcement this …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/17/24
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County approves new tornado siren
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Emergency Manager Rusty Akins asked the county commissioners on Friday to approve funding for a new tornado siren in Cherokee.
According to Akins, the …
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2/17/24
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Area Events
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Saturday, February 17
Tea Time Collaboration w/Sarah Prince
"Designer Florals by Rilie" will be demonstrating how to make our very own teacup flower arrangement. Each person …
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2/17/24
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Saturday, February 17
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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2/17/24
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So, God made a dog
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Service dogs are vital in improving the lives of people with disabilities, ranging from autism to muscular dystrophy and more. These loving animals help their owners perform …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/17/24
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Girard City Council discusses sidewalk project, golf course software
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Monday’s Girard Council meeting, City Administrator Johanna O’Brien noted a concern with the city’s ongoing sidewalk project.
The …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/16/24
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CFSEK begins ‘Chamber Coffee Matching Challenge’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At Thursday morning’s Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffee event, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) announced that it has started a …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/16/24
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Pittsburg airman receives Quilt of Valor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Michael Schneider received a Quilt of Valor on Feb. 6, 2024, for his 13 years of service in the United States Air Force. Rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, Schneider was a …
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2/16/24
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