Looking Back - The Morning Sun

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The final sentence of my March 16th “Straight from the shoulder” column expressed concern about what the future might bring in physical therapy following my rotator cuff surgery. … more

By J.T. Knoll | 4/6/24

Hunchback of Notre Dame opens at Colonial Theatre

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 6-8, 1924 George Margiotta, formerly proprietor of a tire and motor parts shop here and other enterprises, … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/6/24

Local man arrested in connection with recent fires

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 5, 1924 Newman's, Pittsburg's newest ladies’ department store, and successor to the Famous, held its … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/5/24

The Joy of Working Pt. 4

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This week Margaret Shaw Forsyth accepts an invitation to take the skills she learned at KOAM to a new radio station in Kansas City. — J.T.K. Working closely together every day leads to … more

By J.T. Knoll | 4/4/24

Pittsburg firefighters clean up after putting out a fire at the Evangel Christian Center at 202 W. Ninth Street. The fire has been ruled as arson. According to Pittsburg police, two juveniles have been detained for the church fire and a house fire at 306 E. Eighth Street.

Three arrested attempting to rob payroll — on the wrong day

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 4, 1924 Acting on a tip that bandits were to stage a payroll holdup, believing incorrectly that tomorrow was … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/4/24

ASHEN REMAINS — A fireplace and brick foundation remain standing where the Larry Seward home was located at Quincy and Lone Star.

Local police arrest Wichita robbery suspects

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 3, 1924 “Institutions of this sort are the most fundamental masonry that can be put in the educational … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/3/24

Spring Cleaning

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A glance at the calendar tells us we are already one-fourth of the way through 2024. Yes, New Years, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and now even Easter … more

By Lois Carlson | 4/2/24

After 70 year, Kress in closing in Pittsburg

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 2, 1924 With no announcement yesterday of a wage agreement between coal operators and union miners of … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/2/24

U.S. Navy veteran Danielle Salazar of Columbus received her Quilt of Valor on March 23, 2024, for her service aboard the USS Blue Ridge as a Fireman.

Navy fireman receives Quilt of Valor

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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Columbus resident Danielle Salazar received a Quilt of Valor on March 23 for her service in the United States Navy from 2010-2011. Despite her short service, the Navy made a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/2/24

Higher Mathematics

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I started studying mathematics at the college level in 1980. I’ve studied a number of places. Time is a teacher. During the early 1980’s I worked as a paper-grader/office-worker … more

By Bobby Neal Winters | 3/30/24

Yeah, but what if he did?

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“The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty.” — Ann Lamott There was a point in my life — when I was about 11 — that Easter became even more magical than … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/30/24

OLD THEATRE SITE — Volunteer firefighters probe through the wreckage of the old Tharp Theatre and Tharp Inusrance Agency in Cherokee. Reda Supermarket, behind, took significant damage from the fire and water.

Arma wins Schmelzer Cup in 1-0 victory over Ringo

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 30-April 1, 1924 In a telegram this afternoon, District 14 President William Bogartz and Secretary-Treasurer … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/30/24

U.S. Air Force veteran Doug Monroe was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service during the Vietnam War. Monroe was also presented a Vietnam Era pin commemorating the 50th anniversary of the war’s end.

Air Force carpenter recognized with Quilt of Valor

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NASHVILLE, Mo. — Doug Monroe, of Nashville, Mo., served three years of active duty with the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1969. Although he served at the height of Vietnam War, Monroe … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/30/24

Accessorize your food with a spring salsa

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A little of this, a little of that, with inspiration from the springtime farmers market: A salsa is more than a red or green sauce drizzled over a taco. Salsas are wonderful mashes of garden herbs, … more

By Lynda Balslev | 3/29/24

Pittsburg begins planning for city centennial

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 29, 1924 Action to enjoin against a motion picture show in the city on Sunday dissolved this morning when it … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/29/24

The Joy of Working, Pt. 3

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In this week’s episode, Margaret Shaw Forsyth continues her chronicle about working at KOAM radio in the 1950s. — J.T.K. One night my girlfriend and I went to a movie and there was … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/28/24

Gene Bicknell, campaign chairman, and co-chairman Roberta McNay look over the Bottenfield Inc., warehouse at 305 E. Fifth, the proposed new site of the Pittsburg Salvation Army.

Salvation Army consolidates operations

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 28, 1924 Traveling on the final lap of a 20,000-mile “every state in the union" hike, Arthur John … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/28/24

Hannibal, Mo. is ‘put out’ with Pitt

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 27, 1924 An invitation dance described by the promoters as the “Lollipop Hop," was given last night at … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/27/24

A Union infantry company forms up near the magazine at the Fort Scott National Historic Site while a section of cavalry troopers allow their horses to graze.

Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War

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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Fort Scott National Historic Site will host its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20-21. Attendees each day will experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/27/24

PHS Band to march in D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 26, 1924 Children of the city schools are busy these days practicing operettas. Four operettas are … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/26/24