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Wednesday, October 18
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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10/18/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, October 18
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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10/18/23
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Green sentenced to 43 months
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Michael S. Green 55, formerly of Frontenac was convicted on August 21, 2023, of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, a severity level 4 person felony.
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10/18/23
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Fostering Connections annual fundraiser scheduled for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The annual Flannel and Spice Soirée, hosted by Fostering Connections. is set for Saturday at 6 p.m. at Fun Zone Depot, located at 104 N. Locust St. in Pittsburg.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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10/18/23
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Vandals damage Arma City Library
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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council addressed a variety of issues at its meeting on Monday, including land requests, computer audits, and pool inspections.
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10/18/23
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Pittsburg economy continues to grow
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Dr. Michael Davidsson of Pittsburg State’s Kelce College of Business has released the newest quarterly economic report for the Pittsburg Micropolitan Statistical Area …
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10/18/23
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Kari Cronister
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Writer’s Note: In a series of articles, I will be highlighting local candidates for USD 250 Board of Education in the upcoming November election. All candidates were sent a questionnaire and …
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10/18/23
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The Challenges of a Micropolitan City
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Pittsburg is different in many ways, and one of its most interesting characteristics is that it is a micropolitan area. The micropolitan area designation was formally created by the US government in …
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By Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager
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10/18/23
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County Commission considers Point Forward funding
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GIRARD, Kan. — Last year, county commissioners elected to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to jumpstart childcare in the county. Six major providers stepped up with plans and …
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10/18/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, October 17
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook …
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10/17/23
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Tuesday, October 17
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at …
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10/17/23
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Local art teacher recognized by KAEA
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Rebecca Lomshek has been named the 2023 Outstanding High School Art Educator of the Year. The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) presented the award at its fall …
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10/17/23
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Three Pitt State alums to be honored during Homecoming Week
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Three alumni who have gone on to successful careers in construction, automotive technology, and medicine will be honored during Homecoming Week as recipients of the Dr. …
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10/17/23
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“Little Gherkins” indoor youth pickleball
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is set to host the “Little Gherkins” indoor youth pickleball clinic at Lincoln Center starting Thursday, …
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10/17/23
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Local Karate School Competes at Tournament
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Members of the Japan Karate-do Genbu-Kai of Pittsburg, Kansas participated in the Okinawan Karate-do 32nd Anniversary Tournament in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, October …
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10/17/23
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Navy Seabee receives Quilt of Valor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Charles R. Gilmore was honored with a Quilt of Valor last week at the Pittsburg State Veterans’ Memorial. Serving in the United States Navy’ Construction …
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10/17/23
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Jason Grotheer
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10/17/23
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Live. Laugh. Linguine.
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10/17/23
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Salami get this straight
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10/17/23
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Pittsburg Arts Council hosts comedians to discuss journey, process
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In its third event of a series presented by the Pittsburg Arts Council (PAC), TOAST hosted residents for “Craft of Art — Comedians.”
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10/17/23
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