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Girard City Council holds special meeting

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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard City Council approved a resolution at its special meeting Monday to review Resolution 2024-01 regarding a transportation alternative program application for its … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/17/24

The most recent addition, in 2022, is the 1927 carousel made by Mengles Carnie Company in Brooklyn, New York City. Donated by Riggs Chiropractic, the carousel was refurbished as children and families continued to enjoy the ride.

Kiddieland to open Friday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The city of Pittsburg’s Parks and Recreation Department will open the Kiddieland season once again on Friday, May 17. From the ever-popular roller … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/17/24

Benson, Naccarato deliver econ update to city

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area Chamber of Commerce President Blake Benson and Pittsburg State Chief Strategy Officer Shawn Naccarato briefed the commissioners on the economic impact of local … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/17/24

Residents of Pittsburg and surrounding areas gathered at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday morning to voice their opinions on future KDOT improvements to U.S. 69 between Arma and U.S. 400. Guests were in and out with a steady crowd of 40 to 60 at any time.

KDOT asks for public input

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A day after meeting with business, education, and civic leaders, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) hosted a public input session at Memorial Auditorium Thursday … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/17/24

The Crawford County Mental Health’s Mobile Same Day Access Mobile Unit made a stop at the Pittsburg Police Department’s Law Enforcement Center, serving residents in municipal court.

CCMHC Mobile Unit provides services in Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Already serving residents and students in Girard as well as Arma, the Crawford County Mental Health’s Mobile Same Day Access Mobile Unit made a stop at the Pittsburg … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/16/24

Pittsburg city officials, residents and representatives from the contactor Amino Brothers Co., Inc. as well as the engineering firm TranSystems gathered to celebrate the opening of East Quincy Street during Wednesday’s ribbon cutting held near the corner of E. Quincy St. and Joplin St.

Ceremony held for Quincy St. opening

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It’s official ― after nearly two years of being closed due to reconstruction, East Quincy Street is open to the public once again. During the … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/16/24

Second time was not the charm

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Dan Muter of the newly formed SEK Highway 69 Strategic Alliance has been making the rounds to local governments urging them to support improvement and expansion of the current … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/16/24

Elected officials from around the county consult a map of the U.S. 69 corridor placing colored notes denoting what is working on the current highway (yellow) and what is not working (orange). Lastly, blue notes indicated locations of possible opportunities for economic expansion.

KDOT seeking input for new 69 study

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) held a series of workshops at the Pittsburg Public Library on Wednesday morning. Each workshop focused on a specific group of … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/16/24

Donors cut the ribbon to officially open the Four Oaks Mini Golf Course on Wednesday. Pittsburg Parks Director Toby Book personally thanked Joe Leek for his efforts as a “one-man committee” in organizing and raising matching funds to build the course.

Four Oaks mini golf open for business

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5/16/24

Pittsburg Beautiful members David Su, left, Stephanie Watts, center, and Nancy Brewer, plant petunias in one of the 36 urns that grace downtown Pittsburg, Tuesday. Other members of the group performed a similar service up and down the street, which is graced not only by the urns, but also by hanging baskets, which will be watered daily during the summer.

Green thumbs at work

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Members of Pittsburg Beautiful planted flowers in the urns that line downtown Broadway, Tuesday. more

5/16/24

Heartland Electric responds to customer concerns

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the May 4th edition of the Morning Sun, it was reported that Cherokee resident Glen Peak approached the county commission over concerns about the sale of solar energy to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/15/24

USD 246 discusses open enrollment, crosswalks

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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast USD 246 Board of Education covered a multitude of topics at its monthly meeting on Monday from eighth-grade promotion to state assessments. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/15/24

CHPPGP to expand to Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains (CHPPGP) announced on Tuesday that it plans on opening a new health center in Pittsburg. The organization said the move … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/15/24

Tommy Thompson, left, and Joey Wyatt set up signage for the Heritage Tractor exhibit in the Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University, Tuesday. They will be joined over the next few days by a wide range of exhibitors in preparation for the 49th annual Four-State Farm Show, which begins on Friday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and parking is available in the Brown Parking lot east of Carnie Smith Stadium or at the Kansas Technology. Free shuttle buses and trams will operate each day.

Getting ready for the Farm Show

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5/15/24

A group of children play musical chairs at “Hispanic Family Night,” Friday, in Schlanger Park. The event, which included free food and games, was hosted by SparkWheel.

SparkWheel hosts ‘Hispanic Family Night’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area agencies and businesses connected with Crawford County’s growing Hispanic community at special event on Friday evening in Pittsburg’s Schlanger Park. Hispanic … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/14/24

West Mineral Mining History

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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum is featuring a special program on Sunday, May 19, in conjunction with this quarter’s exhibit featuring West Mineral’s history as a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/14/24

Cadet Olivia Presley was the first to receive the Brian Kavanagh ROTC Scholarship sponsored by VetLinks.org. The scholarship was presented to her by Dan McNally during the ROTC awards ceremony.

VetLinks creates two PSU scholarships

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the academic year winding down and commencements scheduled across southeast Kansas, schools are holding their annual awards banquets to honor their outgoing seniors and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/14/24

Benefits enrollment specialists help families get coverage

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Thousands of Kansas children have lost their health insurance coverage following the post- pandemic, state-wide renewal process known as “unwinding,” following the end of the COVID- 19 … more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 5/13/24

Pittsburg Beautiful announces May winners

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Beautiful is pleased to announce its May awards. The homes are Nancy Wimmer, 814 W. Euclid, Ruth Coomer, 2303 California St., and Saint Peter's Episcopal … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/11/24

Throughout Friday morning, members of Ron’s Supermarket’s Bakery Department built and prepared a 40-foot strawberry shortcake. Store employees packaged the cakes in one-eighth sheet containers, which will be sold for $9.99. Single servings are $3.99. The cake will be available at the store, 310 Centennial Dr., while it lasts through the weekend.

Rise and shine, it’s baking time

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5/11/24