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Kansas Game Warden Austin Sievert works with his K-9 partner Apollo to demonstrate evidence retrieval.

Game warden’s job completed by new partner

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According to him, Kansas Game Warden Austin Sievert has the perfect job. After all, he gets to hang out outdoors all day long and play with his dog. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/22/22

Why I cook

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You might agree when I say that life feels uncertain right now. There is a new normal replacing many assumptions and expectations we had taken for granted. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 10/19/22

Amber Chrysler of Joplin and her dogs Peter, a terrier mix, and Kent, a Labrador Retriever,collected quite the haul at Bark in the Park on Saturday, winning first and second in the Best Trick category, and Peter taking Best In Show.

People and pups play in the park

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Bark in the Park is quickly becoming a favorite tradition in Pittsburg, along with Art Walk, Little Balkans Days, and Pitt State Homecoming. More than 20 local vendors showed up to support the Southeast Kansas Humane Society’s (SEKHS) 8th Annual Bark in the Park celebration on Saturday at Schlanger Park. more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 10/18/22

Gentry Warren chose his house in Pittsburg for this back porch, which makes a perfect painting studio, currently featuring a large-scale work in progress.

Pittsburg marks fresh start for baker turned painter

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With a love of pastry and a degree in culinary arts, you might think Gentry Warren was all set to be the next big thing in the food world. Instead, he moved to Pittsburg and changed his focus to painting. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/15/22

Gala attendees mingle and view the artwork created by children from the Family Resource Center on Thursday, Oct. 13. The gala was hosted at the Doggie Bag in downtown Pittsburg.

Collaboration of local organizations fosters children’s art, builds community relations

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Local organizations the Family Resource Center and the Doggie Bag came together in collaboration this week to host an art gala, featuring work of daycare and pre-school children. more

By Morie Price / [email protected] | 10/15/22

Back to banana basics

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Are you in the mood for a prepackaged healthy snack? Or how about a slice of quick bread to accompany your morning cup of coffee? Look no further than the ubiquitous banana. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 10/12/22

The Columbus High School Marching Band marches in the annual Columbus Day parade on Saturday.

Columbus Day Festival [Photo gallery]

Photos from the annual Columbus Day Festival in Columbus, Kansas. more

10/12/22

Taking a break from setting up for a show by Trout Fishing in America, Carol Puckett and Rob Poole enjoy the seats at the Miller Theater inside the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University. The couple founded Olive Street Concerts, which sponsors concerts at their house in Pittsburg. This year they have partnered with the Bicknell Center to expand the possibilities.

Couple builds community through music

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Carol Puckett and Rob Poole used to enjoy going to house concerts in Kansas City, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Manhattan, Kansas. But then the price of gas went up, and the trips had gotten exhausting. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/8/22

Move ‘22

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Pittsburg residents gathered this week to play, laugh and interact together in a multigenerational block party. more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 10/8/22

Unearthing the lentil

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Don't underestimate the lentil. These tiny pebblelike legumes may be a tad frumpy in appearance, but any perceived drabness or lumpiness shouldn't deter you from eating them. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 10/5/22

Pittsburg Beautiful announces October winners

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Pittsburg Beautiful is pleased to announce its October awards. more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 10/1/22

Local businessman turns 90

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Retired local businessman Richard Wood will celebrate his 90th birthday next weekend. more

10/1/22

Timmons Chapel, a little medieval style chapel on the Pittsburg State University campus, makes a fitting backdrop for Dana Michael, who earned an M.A. in history from the school.

Side job brings joy to teacher’s life

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When you hear that Dana Michael is interested in Egyptology, you might be forgiven for thinking she was inspired by daring adventures excavating mummies from ancient pyramids, but she says she’s in it for the story, not for the adventure. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/1/22

Sylvia Grotheer of Mud & Metal shows her work to ArtWalk attendees on Friday, Sept. 23.

Pittsburg’s ArtWalk, ‘bigger and better than ever’

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The Pittsburg community came together this weekend in celebration and promotion of local fine arts at the town’s semiannual ArtWalk. more

By Morie Price / [email protected] | 9/27/22

The Pittsburg ArtWalk returned to downtown on Friday for its first full-scale fall event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members and visitors packed Broadway to check out the artwork on display from local artists, craft items and food for sale from a wide variety of vendors, and to listen to live music.

Fall ArtWalk returns

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The Pittsburg ArtWalk returned to downtown on Friday for its first full-scale fall event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. more

9/24/22

Pittsburg State University professor Lori Martin prepares to read her work as part of the Downtown Poetry Series at Joplin Avenue Coffehouse in Joplin.

Writer finds solace in words

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The poems are a little dark, the fiction even darker. And it’s not just the author’s interest in true crime. It’s her life story. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 9/24/22

Henri Freyburger

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In the year 58 BC, the Roman Empire established the first vineyards in what is today the city of Colmar, France. more

By Holly Swigart, Morning Sun Columnist | 9/23/22

Get your jam on with this sheet pan dinner

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Sheet pan dinners are hardly a new trend, but the method is consistently revelatory. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 9/21/22

Author of ‘Bicycling with Butterflies’ heading to Pittsburg

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The first person to cycle the entire 10,201-mile route of migrating monarch butterflies will make a stop at PSU on Monday, Sept. 26 to share her story. more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 9/16/22

After returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019 this spring, the Pittsburg ArtWalk will be back for its first in-person fall event in three years Sept. 23.

ArtWalk set for Sept. 23

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After bringing back the Pittsburg ArtWalk as an in-person event this spring for the first time since 2019, ArtWalk organizers are gearing up for their fall event, set for Sept. 23. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/15/22