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(From left) Leah Gagnon, executive director of Wesley House and director of patient engagement at CHCSEK, and Abby McCoy, projects coordinator, converse with one another while in the kitchen at Wesley House.

Wesley House, CHCSEK work together to provide services to the most vulnerable

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Employees at Wesley House and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) partner together and work tirelessly to provide services, meals, shelter, love, support and more … more

By Hailey Phillips | 5/3/23

Crawford County high school seniors are able to receive a $1,000 scholarship (“Gorilla Promise”) for their first year at Pittsburg State University.

Local scholarship opportunities abound

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The three institutions of higher learning that have facilities in the Pittsburg area – Pittsburg State University, Fort Scott Community College, and Labette Community College – each have offices … more

By Richard McDonough / [email protected]. | 5/2/23

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg adds OB/GYN

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OB/GYN Victoria Shirley, DO, has joined Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Dr. Shirley, who has been practicing since 2002, knows the importance of close-to-home, community-based … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/2/23

Cherokee Schools earn Challenge Awards

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TOPEKA — The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 91 schools as recipients of the 2022 Challenge Awards, including Southeast Elementary and Southeast Middle schools. The … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/2/23

Across all generations, willingness to use biometrics can help protect computer information.

Generational differences in password usage persist

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(NAPSI)—Most people are well aware of the shortcomings of passwords. Generally, they just don’t deliver the level of security and convenience you expect. They can be weak, prone to theft and … more

5/2/23

Congressman Jake LaTurner, right, was in Pittsburg on Monday, stopping in for a chat with Steve Sloan, center, President of Midwest Minerals and John Clark, owner.

LaTurner in Pittsburg on Monday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Congressman Jake LaTurner, who represents the Kansas Second District, stopped by Midwest Minerals in Pittsburg on Monday. While there, he visited with company president Steve … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/2/23

Runners take off at the start of the 5K run as part of the Get Busy Livin' Foundation's celebration on Saturday at Hutchison Field. Race winners were Renato Pinto of Pittsburg in the men's division (18 minutes, 57 seconds) and Liz Hurford Cox of Tulsa in the women's division (20:39). JEFF PEYTON / MORNING SUN STAFF

GBL activities return to honor Dylan Meier after COVID cancellations

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A day three years in the making finally arrived Saturday."Today has been coming for a few years due to COVID," Valerie Meier said. "It's nice to be here and see everyone.""The ability to get … more

By Jim Henry [email protected] | 5/2/23

John Goody puts on a mounted shooting demonstration with period firearms. Some of the target.balloons were attached to poles while others, filled with pyrotechnics, were thrown into the air by an.assistant during the Crawford County Historical Museum’s annual Cowboy Days on Saturday.

Cowboy Days a big hit at CCHM

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Visitors from around the Four States gathered at the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg this weekend for the Fifth Annual Cowboy Days. Growing bigger each year, Museum … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/2/23

Broadway and film actress Ruth Hunt dead at 87

Actress Ruth Hunt Newman passed away April 24 at the age of 87 after complications from severe intestinal obstruction. Under her professional name, Ruth Hunt, she studied at Yale School of Drama, … more

4/29/23

This image shows a dried up pond on South 190th Ave. in rural Pittsburg, Kan.

A multi-year drought threatens crops across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Yet another season of crops and cattle are at risk as Crawford County farmers and ranchers still struggle with the impacts of the 2022 drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows it … more

Shawn R. Bostwick [email protected] | 4/29/23

Pittsburg releases crime stats for city

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Police Chief Brent Narges released statistics regarding the crime rate in the city. According to Narges, the first quarter of 2023 has observed a reduction in overall … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 4/29/23

Club Notes

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Monday, May 1 TOPS #0599 Pittsburg TOPS KS 0599 Pittsburg, Kan., meets Monday evenings for confidential weigh-ins and an informational meeting at the Homer Cole Center at 3003 N. Joplin. … more

4/29/23

PSU announces graduation events

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Graduation is just around the corner for Pittsburg State University students. Pitt State students will graduate from the university Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. … more

Staff Reports [email protected] | 4/29/23

Ascension Via Christi offers advanced cancer care close to home

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PITTSBURG, Kan. - For 27 years, Ascension Via Christi Cancer Center has provided advanced cancer care for Pittsburg and the surrounding communities, allowing residents to get the care they need … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/29/23

Justin Duft and his son, Tate, show Westside 3rd graders how to rope cattle using a pair of stray "calves" at the Crawford County Historical Museum on Friday.

Area elementary schools visit Old West at CCHM

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum (CCHM) in Pittsburg hosted its annual School Days for area elementary students on Friday as a preview to Saturday's Cowboy Days.According to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 4/29/23

SMC to host karate tournament on Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Pittsburg, Kansas, will be hosting their 46th annual karate tournament and seminars this weekend, April 28 through 30, 2023. A karate tournament … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/28/23

Emily Rountree (left) speaks to students during the AP language and composition class at Pittsburg High School. Students gave presentations Thursday about chosen topics they completed research on for several months.

PHS students present on topics of food, gifted program and more

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Juniors in Emily Rountree’s AP language and composition class at Pittsburg High School gave TED Talk presentations on Thursday about topics students felt passionate about. … more

By Hailey Phillips [email protected] | 4/28/23

Peter Graham, 3, has acute lymphoblastic leukemia PH+.

Benefit to raise funds for Girard boy with leukemia planned for Saturday

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GIRARD, Kan. — The community of Girard - all of Crawford County, really - will rally around the family of 3-year-old Peter Graham for a benefit Saturday evening to assist with his mounting medical … more

By Hailey Phillips | 4/28/23

Club Notes

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Friday, Apr. 28 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 at 5:30 p.m. for … more

4/28/23

Two area educators picked for awards

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The College of Education at Pittsburg State University will honor two outstanding educators at the spring awards ceremony. Rachel Gutschenritter, a fourth grade teacher at North … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 4/28/23