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With the death of Obidiah, Jean and I have been between dogs. We’ve never been intentional about dogs. We’ve always gone emotionally. We’ve not planned; … more

By Bobby Neal Winters / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/16/23

Parity arrives in MIAA

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We’re just two weeks into the MIAA football season, and only three teams are undefeated. Pittsburg State and Central Missouri are 2-0, and they clash at 1 p.m. Saturday in Warrensburg for … more

Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 9/14/23

Setting the table for year-end markets

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"Will you set the table?" When my wife says this, I know I'm about to do a little work, but soon it will be time to eat. The market blues of August and September hopefully set the table for good … more

Dr. Richard L. Baker, AIF / Fervent Wealth Management | 9/13/23

Visiting another town

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Last week, my wife and I spent a long weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Given my occupation, whenever I visit another city, I can’t help looking for interesting aspects that might be applied … more

Jay Byers / Deputy City Manager | 9/13/23

Local ties

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Throughout the years, I have learned that the most successful programs feature local speakers and/or topics. People tend to relate more to speakers from the area or who know regional history. … more

Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library | 9/13/23

Cooking for one or two

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Perhaps you have heard and then again, maybe you haven’t heard of an organization called Family Community Education. When the program first started back in the ‘30s and ‘40s, … more

Lois Carlson / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/12/23

Hornets sting Bearcats

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Some long streaks came to an end Thursday night when No. 18 Emporia State knocked off No. 5 Northwest Missouri 33-13 at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville. The Hornets (2-0) beat the Bearcats (1-1) … more

Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 9/9/23

Salvaging the past

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As I listened to Ben Haggard at Memorial Auditorium last Saturday night, I found myself reflecting on how lucky we are to have a venue with one of the largest stages in the state. I also … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/9/23

NALM, the Real World, and Rejoice!

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Those of you who follow this space may have taken note of the fact that there hasn’t been a column on mowing this year. This isn’t because I haven’t been mowing. Indeed, … more

By Bobby Neal Winters | 9/9/23

Why is ‘Suits’ the show of the summer?

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I love television as much as I love music and movies. I am a 1980s kid, born and raised on MTV, “Alf,” and “Who Shot Jr?” Television, as a self-described “indoor … more

By Char Strong | 9/9/23

When dad comes to visit California

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Here’s another excerpt from Frank Jeler Jr.’s memoir. This one about his dad visiting him in California. — J.T.K. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, my dad would come to … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/7/23

Outsiders’ perspective on Pittsburg

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I was a member of the Leadership Kansas class of 2015. Leadership Kansas is a statewide program designed to enhance and motivate future leaders from various Kansas communities. Each year, close to … more

Jay Byers / Deputy City Manager | 9/6/23

Risky game of cash: Avoid market timing

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“That squirrel had a death wish.” The squirrel was trying to cross the road but was indecisive and started darting back and forth until finally going back to the side he had just come … more

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF / Fervent Wealth Management | 9/6/23

Mark your calendars

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Once I started kindergarten, Labor Day marked the beginning of a new school year so in my mind, January 1st was superfluous. Why would a new year start in the middle of the school year? … more

By Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library | 9/6/23

Have a Pepsi day

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We take so much in our lives for granted. Not only family and friends, but much more. For instance, I think we all enjoy a cold, frosty, sparkling soda, especially when it is extra warm. … more

By Lois Carlson | 9/5/23

Melancholy songs and collective trauma

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Miley Cyrus came out with a new song on Friday called "When I Was Young." It has struck a nerve with listeners. I now teach music and art appreciation and we started "Karoke Fridays." A few … more

By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net | 9/2/23

Once upon a time in the Little Balkans

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Around 1890, there came to southeast Kansas, from a little town in Germany, a man named Hans who was trained in the art of candy making. But, alas, at that time, there was little market for his … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/2/23

God’s country

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It is fitting, I suppose, that Christianity and patriotism often create a cruciform tension in our hearts. Music is a medicine for the pain that is created by this tension. I chose the … more

By Bobby Neal Winters | 9/2/23

Brinkerhoff as Chairman of the Republican State Convention- 1920.

The thunder will rumble no longer

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Funeral services for Frederick Walter Brinkerhoff, 81, were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 1966, at the First Presbyterian church. Brinkerhoff died at 5:25 p.m. the previous Saturday at Mt. … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 8/31/23

Clock to run on first downs

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College football fans who are excited that the season has finally arrived, don’t yell when you notice the clock didn’t stop after a first down. Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a … more

Jim Henry / Sports Editor | 8/31/23