County releases early voting information
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At Tuesday’s Crawford County Commission meeting, County Clerk Lisa Lusker announced some important dates regarding the upcoming election in November.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/5/22
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Fire up the pizza oven
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Domino’s in Pittsburg is joining forces with Pittsburg Fire Department, and Frontenac Fire Department to promote fire safety. On Oct. 19 and 20 from 7 to 9 p.m., anyone who orders a Domino’s pizza may be randomly selected and surprised at the door when their pizza arrives accompanied by a fire engine.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/5/22
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Kansas Supreme Court comes to Parsons
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Since 2011, the Kansas Supreme Court has been making the rounds traveling to different cities and towns across the state to give citizens a chance to see a docket session in action.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/5/22
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Author encourages young writers at PSU
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Writer and former Pittsburg State University gallery director S. Portico Bowman visited PSU once again to read from her debut novel, “Cashmere Comes from Goats,” on Monday evening, as well as to talk to students during writing classes on Tuesday.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/5/22
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PSU, PHS band directors partner to create community band
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Community members who want an opportunity to play with a group will have the opportunity to do so, thanks to a new band being started by a faculty member in the PSU Music Department and a two-time graduate of the department.
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10/5/22
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KBI investigating after two bodies found in Labette County
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after two people were found dead Monday in rural Mound Valley, Kansas.
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10/5/22
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Ascension Via Christi to transition Care Van program to CHCSEK
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Ascension Via Christi has announced it will be transitioning its Care Van program to Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHSEK) as of Nov. 1.
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10/4/22
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LCC seeks new logo design for 100-Year Celebration
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Labette Community College will be celebrating its centennial anniversary beginning September 2023, and the LCC 100-Year Celebration Committee is sponsoring a design contest for a logo to commemorate this special year.
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10/4/22
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PSU musicians to appear in PBS special
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A Pittsburg State University professor of music and graduate music student will be featured in a PBS special airing on Ozarks Public Television on Oct. 6 and 9.
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10/4/22
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Meals on Wheels reports September deliveries
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During the month of September 2022, 804 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg.
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10/4/22
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One teen killed, two injured in Barton County crash
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An 18-year-old was killed and two other teenagers injured in a crash in rural Barton County, Missouri, early Sunday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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10/4/22
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Cato Days to celebrate Crawford County heritage
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Located just south of the Bourbon County line and a couple miles west of US-69 sits what remains of the historic town of Cato, Kansas. While few residents live in the area today, a group of dedicated people, many with personal ties to the town, have been working hard to keep the memories alive by sponsoring the annual Cato Days in November.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Pumpkin patch farms open to start fall season
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Fall is upon us, which means the pumpkin patches in the area are ripe and ready.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Chief: Busy weekend for Parsons PD exemplifies ‘broken system’
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The Parsons Police Department has announced several arrests over the weekend, with department leadership expressing frustration at the criminal justice system for its apparent inability to keep repeat offenders off the streets.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Tiki-themed mother-daughter event planned for Oct. 15
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The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is calling all moms and daughters to participate in its “Tiki-Rific” Mother & Daughter Date Night event on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lincoln Center.
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10/4/22
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Global Fest brings in hundreds of hungry patrons
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Over a dozen different countries attracted the attention of community members to a new event hosted by the International Student Association (ISA) at Pittsburg State University on Friday evening.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Pittsburg Beautiful announces October winners
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Pittsburg Beautiful is pleased to announce its October awards.
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10/1/22
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Local businessman turns 90
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Retired local businessman Richard Wood will celebrate his 90th birthday next weekend.
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10/1/22
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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.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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10/1/22
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Riverton man sentenced to over 8 years for multiple cases
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37-year-old Adam C. Evans of Riverton was sentenced Thursday in Cherokee County District Court to 104 months in prison.
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10/1/22
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