Fourth of July in Lincoln Park
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Lincoln Park was the center of family fun on a hot July 4, Thursday. Kiddie Land, the Bocce courts, Pickleball courts were busy all afternoon, in advance of music in the J.J. Richards Band Dome and fireworks after dark.
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By Ron Womble/the Morning Sun
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7/5/24
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Meals on Wheels June report
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of June 2024, 831 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. …
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7/5/24
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Fireworks off the dam
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7/5/24
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Homemade. Homegrown. Hand-Gathered.
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Farmers Market officially opened for the 2024 season and will be open every Tuesday up until the start of the fall season.
While it is too early for …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/5/24
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Kids, parents participate in annual bike parade
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Early on the morning of the Fourth of July, groups of Frontenac children with their parents gathered in the parking lot of Medicalodges Frontenac for this year’s …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/5/24
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'A symphony for the eyes’
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7/3/24
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USD 246 receives grant for disc golf course
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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast School District has a new frisbee disc golf course for students and community members as a result of a grant through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/3/24
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Arma Council discusses water rates, petting zoos
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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council covered a multitude of topics at its regular meeting on Monday from laborer positions to library projects to preparing for the 2025 budget. One of the main …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/3/24
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Sugar Rush targets niche market sweet spot
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tucked inside the historic Stillwell Hotel at 709 N. Broadway, Sugar Rush “Sweet Treats,” a family-owned specialty ice cream shop, has just celebrated its sixth …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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7/3/24
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Frontenac expands north; annexes 500 acres for housing
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to annex more than 500 acres for the construction of a new housing development. The annexation lies between U.S. 69 …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/3/24
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Pittsburg Beautiful announces July awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Beautiful, a community organization aimed at improving the image and appearance of Pittsburg, announced its “July Home and Business Awards” for the month …
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7/2/24
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‘Game On!’
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7/2/24
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Pyle’s Perspective
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GIRARD, Kan. — A longtime business that has sat empty in Girard for nearly six years is getting new life.
Mini Stop, located at 100 E. St. John St. at the town’s …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/2/24
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'Sounds of Summer’
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6/29/24
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Tri-State Sign Associations Elite Class installs signage at SEKHS
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Slight rain drizzled over the SEK Humane Society just west of Pittsburg Friday morning, but that didn’t stop the Tri-State Sign Association’s (TSSA) Elite Class …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/29/24
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County finalizes initial funding request for new sirens
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GIRARD, Kan. — After speaking with the county commissioners on Tuesday about new tornado sirens, County Grant Writer Gus Brunetti returned on Friday to bring the commissioners up to date.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/29/24
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Game On!
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Each quarter, Miners’ Hall Museum (MHM) in Franklin sponsors a new three-month exhibit about life in the coal camps of southeast Kansas. During that time, experts …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/29/24
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Let’s get this party started!
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Thursday was the first day fireworks went on sale in Pittsburg and some vendors are still setting up. While sales have been steady, stand owners say they haven’t hit the BIG rush yet, expecting …
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6/28/24
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Partying like its 1776
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County residents may choose from a wide variety of events celebrating America’s 248 th birthday in the coming days.
In Pittsburg, the Parks and …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/28/24
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‘Adventure Begins at Your Library’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ahh, summertime! A time for kids to go fishing, visit the local pool, venture on a bike ride, camp in the backyard, or just relax. Summertime, however, can become a crucial …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/28/24
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