Pittsburg Fire Department hosts training exercise
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Fire Department hosted a training exercise at Station 2 on Monday. Firefighters from Parsons, Chanute, Iola, and Frontenac participated in a confined space rescue training. As part of the Kansas Task Force 4, the departments train together to combine their resources and expertise to conduct various rescue operations around the country, according to Pittsburg Fire Chief Taylor Cerne.
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5/23/23
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School's out for summer
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Nothing says "school's out for the summer" like running through a giant sprinkler. On Tuesday, May 16, the Pittsburg Fire Department joined in on the fun during Lakeside Elementary's end-of-the-year …
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5/20/23
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Pittsburg Chamber Honors Area Businesses & Individuals
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Over 300 Pittsburg area business, education, and community leaders gathered for the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at Overman Student Center on the Pittsburg …
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5/20/23
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Labette Community College hosts Student Awards Ceremony
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PARSONS, Kan. – Labette Community College (LCC) hosted the annual spring 2023 Student Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in the Thiebaud Theatre. Students were honored for achievements in …
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5/20/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Before departing Topeka Thursday to pedal to Emporia — the next leg of his 12-day, 800-mile bike trip across Kansas to raise $8 million …
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Conservation District to hold sign-up for cost-share programs
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan., – The Crawford County Conservation District will be conducting a sign-up June 1 through June 30 for the State's Fiscal Year 2024 Water Resources Cost-Share Program and the …
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5/20/23
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Class of 2023: Girard graduates turn tassels
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83 seniors make their families proud during commencement on Mother’s Day, 2023.
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5/19/23
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Area Events
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Friday, May 19
Music on the Lake: Jeff Culver
Jeff Culver performs on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Lake View Café in Crawford State Park, 2 W Lake Rd, Farlington. Free admission.
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5/19/23
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Club Notes
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Friday, May 19
Dinner at the Arma American Legion
The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. for …
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5/19/23
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PHS senior nominated as National Merit Scholar
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Daniel Riachi, a senior at Pittsburg High School, has been nominated for a National Merit Scholarship. According to Riachi, only the top one percent of high school seniors in the …
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5/19/23
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Hunger Action Summit to meet in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With pandemic-era safety nets ending, food insecurity in Southeast Kansas is on the rise, especially with the increasing cost of groceries, rent, and utility bills. On Thursday, …
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5/19/23
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Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, there will be an explosion of live music in downtown Pittsburg. Six area bands will perform during …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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5/19/23
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Southeast Extension to host 2023 Spring Crop Field Day
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PARSONS, Kan. – The annual Spring Crop Field Day at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons has has been slated for May 23 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the day …
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5/19/23
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U.S. 166 closure in Cherokee County begins May 30
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BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. – Starting Tuesday, May 30, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to close a section of U.S. 166/400 east of Baxter Springs. The closure begins east of 5 Mile …
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5/19/23
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Pittsburg Police Department dedicates 'Station Courtyard'
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PITTSBURG, KS – In the northwest corner of the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center in Pittsburg is a green space, which now features a new gazebo and picnic table. During National Police Week, held …
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5/19/23
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Northeast graduates turn their tassels
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Every graduate who walked during Northeast High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony signed their name on a poster, which featured a painting of sunflowers and a quote from singer Tim McGraw. …
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5/18/23
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Joplin man sentenced in Cherokee County
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COLUMBUS, Kan. – Joshua Devena, 37, of Joplin, Missouri, was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment earlier this month. The sentence came after Devena pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement in …
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5/18/23
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Columbus man back In custody after attempting to flee law enforcement
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COLUMBUS, Kan. – A Columbus man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a pursuit, which crossed state lines Tuesday afternoon. Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies had been searching for …
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5/18/23
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Club Notes
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Thursday, May 18
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be accessed by Zoom. For more …
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5/18/23
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Pittsburg DAR presents Community Service Award to Quilts of Valor
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5/18/23
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