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Columbus man indicted for child porn production
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A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment this week charging a Columbus man with one count of sexual exploitation of a child – production of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography.
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12/3/22
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Arma honors citizen’s efforts
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The City of Arma held a special dedication ceremony at noon on Friday to honor J.P. Cleland and his service to the city.
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12/3/22
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E-sports comes to PSU; tournament planned for Dec. 10
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A new e-sports coordinator at Pittsburg State University is planning the first local high school e-sports tournament for Saturday, Dec. 10, and hopes to collaborate in coming months with academic areas like broadcasting, business management, and marketing to grow the program even more.
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12/3/22
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Holiday Extravaganza planned for Sunday
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The SEK Symphony, along with many community members, faculty, staff, and students, will bring the excitement of the holiday season to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts this Sunday with the long-running annual "Holiday Extravaganza" concert.
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12/3/22
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Toys for Tots Riggs for success
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Volunteers and staff gathered at Riggs Chiropractic to box up toy donations taken in during business hours on Friday. Riggs Chiropractic has been collecting toys since its opening seven years ago. According to Dr. Kayla Riggs, any patient that brought in a toy on Friday received a free adjustment.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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12/3/22
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Newly released economic reports include some positive signs, but also some less than encouraging indicators at the state and regional levels.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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12/2/22
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Recipe Contest Winner
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Congratulations to our recipe contest winner Debbie Walker!
Walker found this recipe on Pinterest where Dole and Jello companies have advertised their products. She said the first time …
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12/2/22
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Santa Paws is coming to town
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Santa Paws is coming to the Crawford County Historical Museum on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., where people will have a chance to get a furry family photo for their holiday cards and help support SEK Animal Advocates at the same time.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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12/2/22
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City Photogs exhibit works at Root Coffeehouse
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Throughout December, the City of Pittsburg is collaborating with Root Coffeehouse to celebrate and showcase the creativity of its employees — the “City Photogs.”
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12/2/22
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Baxter Springs double murder suspect formally charged
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The suspect in the double homicide of two Missouri men in Baxter Springs on Monday has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first degree murder, and interference with law enforcement.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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12/2/22
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Downtown businesses extend hours for holiday
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The Pittsburg Downtown Advisory board is resurrecting the past by encouraging downtown businesses to stay open later on Thursday evenings throughout the month of December.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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12/2/22
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Girard videographer wins first place in KDA contest
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced the winners of the 2022 KDA Photo Contest. Kreed Curran from Girard won first place in the video category with the video “Clutter Farms Wheat Harvest.”
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12/1/22
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KDOT announces November bids
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The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects, including several in Southeast Kansas. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.
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12/1/22
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PSU honor society recognized for excellence
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines — recently recognized the Pittsburg State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization.
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12/1/22
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Meals on Wheels reports November deliveries
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During the month of November 2022, 714 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets are available upon request.
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12/1/22
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Area quilters seek donations
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With winter approaching, there is a growing need for quilts and warm blankets. Many of these are made by the ladies of the Blanket Brigade and the Little Balkans Quilt Guild in Pittsburg, and as temperatures drop, they say, they need your help.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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12/1/22
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Giving Tuesday donations to benefit area nonprofits
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“We had a very good day,” said Devin Gorman, executive director of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, about the foundation’s Match Day that coincided with National Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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12/1/22
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Theatre Unplugged
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Four Pittsburg State University communication students’ hard work will come to fruition as they produce one-act plays for public viewing on Friday and Saturday.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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12/1/22
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Community cantata to perform Sunday
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After a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arma Community Choir Christmas Cantata will once again be performing at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church this Sunday.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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12/1/22
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CHCSEK to host mammogram event
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Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) announced this week that it is making it easy for women to maximize their health insurance benefits before the end of the year by getting an annual mammogram.
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12/1/22
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