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When the National Colors become unserviceable, they are retired and properly destroyed in accordance with tradition and the U.S. Flag Code. On Saturday, as part of Flag Day, the George C. Brown American Legion Post 26 along with Scouting of America Troop 84 Girard, Sons of the American Legion, Girard American Legion Auxilary Unit 26, Oceanus Hopkins Chapter,  NSDAR, Little Balkans Chapter,  KSSAR,  Pittsburg, oversaw the proper destruction of several retired colors.
Retiring the Colors
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Autumn Leaves luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.   Judy led the flag salute, everyone join in for the Lord’s Prayer and Richard gave a blessing for the … more
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Starting June 21, through October, Crawford State Park is scheduled to host outdoor education programs at the lake at Aggie’s Dream Storm Shelter on the east side of the lake on East Lake Road. The first program focuses on star gazing at 8:45 p.m. on June 21 followed by birding (10 a.m., July 12), animals (10 a.m., Aug. 16), native plants (TBD, Sept. 27), and butterfly migration (10 a.m., Oct. 4). Organized by the Friends of Crawford State Park, with support from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, the program is led by area experts with equipment and supplies provided, and no registration required.
‘Outdoor education programs at the lake’
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A safe distance away, first through third grade students at this week’s Nature Reach Program get the chance to witness the feeding process of a vulture, noting its eating techniques and the details of its head.
PSU Nature Reach holds annual camp
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — School may be out in Crawford County, but some kids continue to learn through hands-on activities in nature.    From completing crafts to interacting with … more
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Convicted felons arrested for guns, suspected drugs
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two convicted felons were arrested Thursday morning following a search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of East 10th Street, according to a Pittsburg PD release.   more
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Pittsburg Firefighter Colby Boehm shows 6-year-old Kyren Hamblin to watch his bobber at Lakeside Park for the Hooks and Heroes event. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provided hooks, poles and bait for community members who wanted to fish.
Hooks and Heroes
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the help of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, and Parks, Pittsburg Parks and Recreation hosted its first family fishing night at Lakeside Park since the COVID-19 pandemic. The next fishing event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17.   more
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Girard High School Class of 2025 students Graci Murphy, Emily Ferguson, Jeriah Adolph, Natalia Onelio, Connor Hudson, Karlyn Fisher, Levi Blair, Ranson Born, and Sylar Sammons introduced themselves to their crowd at Friday’s Fallen Trojan Memorial Golf Tournament held at Crawford Hills Golf Course. Each received a $1,000 scholarship.
‘Fallen Trojans Memorial Golf Tournament’ returns for 17th year
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GIRARD, Kan. — From scholarships to facility repairs to plaques, the “Fallen Trojans” continue to make a lasting impact in the community of Girard, evident in its annual memorial … more
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Blair pushes survey completion
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GIRARD, Kan. — With Commissioner Tom Moody and County Counselor Jim Emerson absent, Friday’s county commission meeting was short with all official business completed in less than five … more
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The UPS Store 5703, located at 101 W. 29th Street Suite G in Pittsburg, will remain open for the foreseeable future.
‘We aren’t going anywhere’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the past 24 hours, The UPS Store 5703, located at 101 W. 29th Street Suite G, has assured numerous customers that the store is not closing.   more
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Morning in Nursing camp participants Taryn Cerne, Madysn Goodwin, and Rhianne Horyna pose with a patient care manikin while switching stations during Thursday’s camp held at the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing.
‘Morning in Nursing’ returns to PSU
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area kids had the opportunity to learn through an early hands-on experience in the field of nursing Thursday morning with the return of the Pittsburg State University School … more
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CFSEK opens General Funds grant cycle
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For approximately 24 years, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted its annual General Funds grant cycle, supporting a diverse range of non-profit … more
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Frontenac council gets a bit snippy
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Reviewing and approving the city’s budget expenditures at each meeting is usually a routine vote, but occasionally questions do arise. These are usually handled with a … more
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A row of United Parcel Service (UPS) trucks sits outside the distribution at 2106 W. 4th Street. The facility is scheduled to close on Aug. 19.
UPS to close facility in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The United Parcel Service (UPS) distribution center at 2106 W. 4th Street is scheduled to close in August. In response to an inquiry by the Morning Sun on Wednesday, a spokesperson with the company confirmed the closure.  more
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Neva Rowland stands next to her booth at the 2024 Art & Soul event inside Eclectic Soul Studio.
Art & Soul event set for this weekend
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A celebration of art and connection is taking place this Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eclectic Soul Studio, 601 N Broadway Street.  more
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Wacky Wednesday going strong at CCHM
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum hosted “one of the most lively events yet” on Wednesday, according to Museum Director Amanda Minton.   This … more
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Gas, trash, and fire trucks
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s city commission meeting, the City of Pittsburg approved the renewal of a franchise agreement with Kansas Gas. According to Deputy City Manager Jay … more
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NAC calls for volunteers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In Wednesday’s noon meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Council, members pitched ideas for a $10,000 allotment from the city for this fiscal year. They decided on … more
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Southeast Middle School Teacher Mary Colvin, left, receives a grant from DAR Chapter Regent Mary Gilpin.
DAR awards grant to teacher
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CHEROKEE – During a regularly scheduled USD 247 BOE meeting on June 9, Mary Colvin, a teacher at Southeast Middle School in Cherokee, was awarded a $3,800 grant from the Daughters of the … more
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It would not be a luau without grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, served Wednesday afternoon at the first-ever multi-agency luau held at New Hope Services in Pittsburg.
Sipping on sunshine and good times
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From hatchet tossing to Pop-A-Shot to dancing, New Hope Services in Pittsburg hosted its first-ever multi-agency luau on a clear, slightly breezy Wednesday afternoon.  … more
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From a puppet show of “The Paper Bag Princess” to a singalong of “Yellow Submarine, kids and their families enjoyed a rare dry morning in Lincoln Park, Wednesday, at the Pittsburg Public Library’s story time event. Up until July 23, the library hosts the story-time event at the park at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and at 6 p.m. on Mondays inside the library. Once the weather begins to heat up in July, the event will be moved into the library, occurring at the same times Monday through Wednesday. The event is free and open to all with no registration required.
‘Color Our World’
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