Woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Crawford Co.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Ann Marie Edgett, 53, of Pittsburg, died in a single-car, rollover crash along K-3 Saturday night.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the crash occurred …
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4/23/24
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Physicals scheduled for area schools
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Girard Medical Center (GMC), in partnership with several area schools, is providing free sports physical examinations for Frontenac, Girard, Uniontown, Northeast, and …
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4/23/24
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Tilford Lunch and Learn held Monday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students and staff filled the PSU Overman Student Center’s Governor’s Room, Monday afternoon, to join in a conversation with the formerly incarcerated criminal …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/23/24
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Step into the Wild West
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum will host its annual Cowboy Days event on April 26th and 27th at the Crawford County Historical Museum. This event is designed to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/23/24
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KanREN names Byers to Board of Directors;
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Deputy City Manager Jay Byers has recently been selected to serve as the Local Government Representative on the KanREN Board of Directors. KanREN, the Kansas …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/23/24
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Local dojo celebrates 47 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — What started in 1977 with a group of Pittsburg State students is now celebrating 47 years in the community with an invitational tournament at the St. Mary’s …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/23/24
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PPD notifies residents of dog tags, Drug Take Back Day
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) is following up last week’s Animal Control Appreciation Week with a reminder that dog tags are now available.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/23/24
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Pack your swim trunks
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4/20/24
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Three generations of teachers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Former Pittsburg residents Al Ortolani, Melissa Fite Johnson, and Megan Munger will take part in “Teacher-Student-Teacher,” a celebration of poetry and teachers, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/20/24
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Cherokee Co. Sheriff announces departure
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Following 25 years of serving the citizens of Cherokee County, Sheriff David Groves announced his departure from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office through a …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/20/24
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Visiting commissioners impressed with Crawford County
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioner Carl Wood said he enjoyed attending the recent Kansas County Commissioner Association Conference at Kansas Crossing this past week, adding that he learned a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/20/24
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‘We do it for the community.’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was invited to a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library to talk about his role in revitalizing and running the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/19/24
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Free laundry service provided in Girard on Thursday
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4/19/24
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PSU Theatre to present ‘Dial M for Murder’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From “Animal Farm” to “Blithe Spirit,” the Pittsburg State University Theatre program has hosted several dazzling performances throughout the years. …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/19/24
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TOPEKA — State universities in Kansas are banned from requiring prospective students, potential hires and staffers seeking promotion to disclose their views on diversity initiatives under a …
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4/19/24
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Weekend fundraiser to benefit SEMS student
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WEIR, Kan. — The Black Diamond Masonic Lodge of Weir is scheduled to host a benefit lunch this weekend for a 10-year-old Southeast Middle School student Eva Maxton.
From 11 to 2 …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/19/24
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Former teacher reaches out to help a student;
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Fate sometimes has a way of intervening when you least expect it. For Martin Dickinson, Fate took the form of a Morning Sun article about the Avenue of Flags needing to raise …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/18/24
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Girard senior awarded Good Citizen
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Pittsburg awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award to Hanna Bailey, a senior …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/18/24
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PSU School of Nursing receives donation
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Eight representatives from area nursing schools gathered Wednesday afternoon, receiving a special $2,000 donation from the Freeman Auxiliary to boost training efforts. …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/18/24
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‘Take a seed, grow a garden’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Starting this spring, the Pittsburg Public Library offers more resources for would-be gardeners than simply books.
Announced on Tuesday, the PPL has launched its …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/18/24
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