Fort Scott National Historic Site hosts annual naturalization ceremony
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Nearly one hundred people raised their right hands and took the oath to become U.S. citizens during the annual Special Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic …
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9/15/23
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Senate leadership visits Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson (R-Andover) spoke with SEK residents on Thursday at the Homer Cole Senior Community Center. The purpose of his visit was to gain support …
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9/15/23
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Mayor declares next week Constitution Week
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Pittsburg Mayor Ron Seglie, with Mary Gilpin of the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, reads a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 17 to 23 as Constitution Week in observance of the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution.
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9/14/23
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Building Health delivers report on homelessness to Pittsburg commission
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It was standing room only during the Pittsburg City Commission meeting on Tuesday. Officially a work session, the event was streamed live and rolled into the regularly …
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9/14/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The second annual WritersFest, a week of literary- and writer-related events directed by the Pittsburg State University Department of English, will kick off on Sept. 17. It …
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Pittsburg Multi-Gen Choir prepares for concert
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With a concert slated for late October, choir members of the Pittsburg Multigenerational Chorus have been practicing at Pittsburg High School every Wednesday and Friday since …
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9/14/23
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Coffee and camaraderie
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Throughout Wednesday morning, students and faculty at Pittsburg State University gathered in the downstairs area of the Overman Student Center for “Coffee with a Cop,” hosted by the Office of University Police & Public Safety.
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg was awarded $1.5 million from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to complete infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Joplin St. …
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9/14/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Two housing projects in Pittsburg were awarded federal grant funds and tax credits through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), which will go toward 14 new …
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9/14/23
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SOKS hosts first-ever Senior Unified Olympics
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — A first-of-its-kind Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) event made its debut this week in Columbus.
The 'Southeast Regional Senior Unified Olympics' was held Wednesday …
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‘The Craft of Art’
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Mona Jurshak, Allen Childers and Liz Darling, all local visual artists, share insights on their creative processes during a panel discussion hosted by the Pittsburg Arts Council Saturday, Sept. 9 at Toast in Pittsburg.
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Tabletop takes over Toast
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Geek culture has become mainstream. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe dominating the box office for over a decade to everyone in love with Baby Yoda from "The Mandalorian," geek …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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9/13/23
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Recycling Center hosts annual golf tournament
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The Southeast Kansas Recycling (SEKR) Center hosted its Fourth Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 10 at the Country Side Golf Course.
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9/13/23
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CHEROKEE, Kan. —The South Kansas & Oklahoma (SKOL) Railroad plans to close and repair the crossing on U.S. 400 at Cherokee on Wednesday, Sept. 13 and Thursday, Sept. 14. The crossing will …
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site will host the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) and the U.S. District Court, Kansas District, on Thursday, Sept. 14 for a …
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9/13/23
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The Finishing Touch gets fresh look
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PITTSBURG, Kan. After debating a remodel for decades, The Finishing Touch building finally got a long-awaited facelift.
The Finishing Touch Manager Beth Bradshaw, daughter to owners …
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9/13/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Drivers in Kansas are being warned to brace themselves as drivers may be facing some major gas pains by this week, experts say.
According to GasBuddy, a technology …
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9/13/23
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There is help, there is hope
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to the Heartland Community Health Center in Lawrence, Kansas is ranked 17th in the nation for its high suicide rate.
In addition, it is the second …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/13/23
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PSU professor teaches self-defense session
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Jim Otter, a longtime faculty member in the School of Construction who also owns and directs Japan Karate-Do Genbu-Kai martial arts school in Pittsburg, taught a self-defense session Tuesday evening at the Robert W. Plaster Center.
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USD 250 tackles budgets, buses, and capacity
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Monday night’s school board meeting at USD 250 covered a few upcoming and pressing concerns, including revenue-neutral rates, new legislation concerning out-of-district …
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9/13/23
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