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SEK landmarks receive development grants
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Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday the 11 recipients of this year’s Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants, including some in Southeast Kansas.
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Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/17/22
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Pittsburg PD 50 years ago, part 9
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There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg Police Department, so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago.
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By Ken Peak / news@morningsun.net
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5/14/22
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Retired volunteer makes the most of her time
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Retired for 20 years from her job as an administrative assistant at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, Leann Webb has not slowed down much.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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5/14/22
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Crawford County, Pittsburg look to upgrade 911 systems
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In a special work session Friday, county commissioners and 911 dispatchers from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Pittsburg heard a presentation about a new 911 system being introduced throughout the State of Kansas.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/14/22
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Nuclear medicine tech now PACS administrator at Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg
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Ann Ogle, who began her career with Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg 18 years ago as a nuclear medicine tech, is the newly named administrator of its Picture Archiving and Communication System, or PACS.
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5/14/22
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Upcoming Four State Farm Show to close section of South Homer
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Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, May 16, through the close of the business day on Tuesday, May 26, the section of South Homer Street between East McPherson Drive and East Ford Ave will be closed for activities related to the Four State Farm Show.
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5/14/22
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Pittsburg Launch takes a victory lap
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In their last week of high school, the eight Pittsburg High School seniors who have been involved in Pittsburg Launch met with city and school board leaders to showcase their projects that benefit the community.
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By Dustin R. Strong and Antjea Wolff / news@morningsun.net
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5/14/22
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Oswego cattle trader ordered to pay nearly $270K, banned for life for violations
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas announced this week that it has ordered John Rife of Oswego, Kansas, to pay almost $270,000 for violations of federal livestock laws as well as entering a lifetime ban against him.
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5/14/22
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Pittsburg pro-choice rally planned for Sunday
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A rally, “Vote No on August 2,” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, starting at Pritchett Pavilion.
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5/14/22
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Pittsburg adopts new building permit software
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Mayor Cheryl Brooks hosted a community engagement event at Memorial Auditorium Wednesday evening with area tradesmen and contractors to discuss a transition to a new software program the city is adopting to file and register building permits.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/13/22
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Snuggle away the stress
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It’s finals week at Pittsburg State University, and in order to help relieve stress, Sigma Saves and the SEK Humane Society teamed up to serve the students a dose of adorable by bringing three dogs to the Oval on campus to allow everyone a chance to receive dog snuggles.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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5/13/22
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Rotary Rocks Out Hunger
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Every non-profit organization generally has a specific place or group on which they focus when it comes to charity work and fundraising. The Lord’s Diner, which provides nutritious meals to those in need, has become the primary focus for the Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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5/13/22
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2022 Spring Crop Field Day set for May 17
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The 2022 Spring Crop Field Day will be held on May 17 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Rd., Parsons, Kansas.
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By James Coover, Wildcat Extension District
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5/12/22
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Steve Scott speaks at Pittsburg City Commission
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“I just want to say thank you,” said PSU President Steve Scott as he nears the end of his tenure.
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5/12/22
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Public Housing Authority raises payment standards
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Director of Community Development Quentin Holmes approached the city about increasing payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Program.
“Our tenants have struggled finding affordable units,” said Holmes. “Rents are increasing. What people could afford two years ago; they cannot afford now.”
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/12/22
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“We can’t put lipstick on that pig”
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Cathy Kinkaid, a resident of Pittsburg, spoke in front of the city commission during public remarks expressing frustration about the apparent lack of enforcement of city codes pertaining to copious amounts trash on neighbors’ property.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/12/22
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Blue Spoon receives funds
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Blue Spoon Properties, owned by Christina Oberle and Brenda Davis, approached the city commission for funding infrastructure improvements to the property at 618 North …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/12/22
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Pittsburg Beautiful announces May winners
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Pittsburg Beautiful is proud to announce the winners for May.
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5/11/22
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County enters new highway pilot program
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GIRARD, Kan. — Keith Browning, a road engineer with the Kansas Association of Counties, spoke Tuesday with the Crawford County Commission about a new pavement management system. Browning, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/11/22
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Stamp Out Hunger celebrates 30 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Saturday, May 14, marks the 30th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. …
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5/11/22
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