Miners’ Hall debuts new exhibit
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — In keeping with the second quarterly exhibits recognizing the coal camps of the Southeast Kansas coal fields, the next installment in this series will recognize West …
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3/26/24
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Crawford Dems honored in Topeka
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Officers and members of the Crawford County Democratic Party ventured to Topeka over the March 15 - 16 weekend to participate in the annual Washington Days event, hosted by …
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3/26/24
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Weekend Walkabout
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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3/26/24
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Watco earns national honors
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At the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) annual conference, Watco Executive Chairman Rick Webb was inducted into the group’s Short Line Hall of Fame. But the accolades didn’t stop there. At the same meeting, Watco team member Sam Pederson was named Safety Person of the Year, the company received the Veterans Engagement Award, the Business Development Award (for its Mission Mountain Railroad), and an honorable mention for Short Line Railroad of the Year (for its Eastern Idaho Railroad).
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3/26/24
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PSU students prepare for national competition
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3/23/24
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PAYP holds ‘Speed Networking’ event
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) hosted their first-ever “Speed Networking” event Thursday evening at Brick + Mortar, bringing together members and …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/23/24
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Award-winning Kansas author visits PHS
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg High School students gathered in the PHS Auditorium, Friday, to hear from an award-winning Kansas author. The event was sponsored by Books and Burrow’s future …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/23/24
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Area Events
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Saturday, March 23
Ladies Crochet Group
Ladies Crochet Group meets on Saturday at 11:00 am at the Arma Public Library
AFG Going to the Dogs! w/Nicole …
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3/23/24
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Club Notes
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Monday, March 25
NAMI SEK
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support groups for those living with a mental health condition (Connections) and friends and family …
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3/23/24
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County holds public hearing on zoning, windmills
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County commissioners held a marathon, three-hour session on Friday, beginning with the Board of Canvassers finalizing elections results then moving up to a third-floor …
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3/23/24
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‘This was meant to scare you.’
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ARMA, Kan. — The members of Northeast High School’s SAFE Club staged a two-car crash on Viking Road behind the school on Friday. The scenario involved the passenger of one car showing a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun
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3/23/24
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Kelly signs bipartisan bill supporting DPIL
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195 last week, which permits the Kansas Children's Cabinet to form a non-profit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and …
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3/22/24
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Sketchjam hosted at Root Coffeehouse
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A relaxing and fun way for artists to get inspired, Sketchjam returned to Root Coffeehouse on Wednesday.
The event, at which local artists bring their …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/22/24
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Area Events
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Friday, March 22
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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3/22/24
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Club Notes
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Saturday, March 23
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print …
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3/22/24
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Creating eye-catching journals
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3/22/24
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From farm girl to news anchor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Born and raised in Jetmore, Kansas, north of Dodge City, KOAM news anchor Tawnya Bach wanted to be a journalist for as long as she can remember. Now living in Pittsburg, she …
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3/22/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, March 21
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount …
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3/21/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, March 21
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Offering the opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. Gatherings will take …
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3/21/24
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Benders revisited
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Topeka-native and first-time author Lee Ralph will be in Independence on Friday, March 22, to promote his new book on the Bloody Benders. Unlike previous tomes, Ralph said …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/21/24
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