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Friday, February 16
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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2/16/24
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Autumn Leaves luncheon was held February 12 with an attendance of 22 folks. Everyone enjoyed visiting awhile prior to lunch. The flag salute and Lord’s Prayer …
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2/16/24
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Rhodes to challenge Collins for District 2
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ARMA, Kan. — Democrat Melesia “Lissa” Rhodes of Arma, Kansas, has announced her candidacy for the District 2 seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, challenging the …
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2/16/24
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Thursday, February 15
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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2/15/24
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Thursday, February 15
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be …
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2/15/24
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Pittsburg purchases new firewall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a short commission meeting on Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg approved the purchase and installation of new firewall hardware and software in response to September’s …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/15/24
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This party is totally tea-riffic
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2/15/24
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USD 246 School Liaison discusses mental health
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ARMA, Kan. — Board members learned more about the district’s mental health during Monday's Northeast USD 246 Board of Education meeting from school liaison Courtney Frazier, who also …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/15/24
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Women of Distinction
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A Valley Center native, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) Director of Patient Engagement Leah Gagnon noted her surprise after receiving a call from …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/15/24
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Wednesday, February 14
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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2/14/24
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Wednesday, February 14
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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2/14/24
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Mason Lodge presents FHS chess and theatre $2,000 check
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2/14/24
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Search pleases 250 board
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a press release Wednesday evening, the USD 250 Board of Education has named J.B. Elliott as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.
Elliott currently …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/14/24
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USD 246 OKs four-day week
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ARMA, Kan. — After months of deliberation and extensive input, the Northeast USD 246 Board of Education approved a four-day school schedule at Monday’s meeting, held at the high …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/14/24
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Education legislation to watch
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During Monday night’s board of education meeting, USD 250 Superintendent Rich Proffitt brought several current bills in the Kansas legislature to the attention of board …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/14/24
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District 2 candidate announces campaign to Girard Council
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GIRARD, Kan. — Melesia Rhodes, a candidate for the 2nd District in the Kansas House of Representatives, visited the Girard City Council Monday night to discuss her intentions on running in the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/14/24
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Women of Distinction
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Janelle Wade, a Women of Distinction honoree, sought a challenge and a job that was ever-changing while growing up in Topeka.
Looking for that forever job, …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/13/24
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SOKS Polar Plunge returns to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With hundreds of people in attendance and temperatures in the low 40s, the Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region held its annual polar plunge on Saturday at the Crimson …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/13/24
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Tuesday, February 13
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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2/13/24
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Tuesday, February 13
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook …
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2/13/24
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