Two patrol cars damaged in hit-and-run
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (CRSO), on March 29, 2024, at approximately 0315 hours, two Crawford County Sheriff’s deputies were at K-126 …
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3/30/24
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Air Force carpenter recognized with Quilt of Valor
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NASHVILLE, Mo. — Doug Monroe, of Nashville, Mo., served three years of active duty with the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1969. Although he served at the height of Vietnam War, Monroe …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/30/24
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Artist Trading Card Event held at Porter Hall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A group of local high school artists dug deep into their creative imagination, designing a different kind of trading card to swap and collect.
Numerous high …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/30/24
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PlanPitt 150 hosts brainstorming event
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In 2026, not only does the United States reach its 250th anniversary, but the City of Pittsburg turns 150 years old and city planners are eager to begin the party.
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3/30/24
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Cafeteria crew makes lunch time fun
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Once a month, the cafeteria team at Northeast Elementary and Middle Schools, under the direction of Food Service Director Kimberly Meeks, treats the students to a themed cafeteria experience. On Thursday, the group planned a celebration of baseball in recognition of Opening Day.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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3/30/24
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Senator Moran visits EaglePicher Technologies
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As one of his many stops, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran made his way to the north industrial park in Pittsburg on Thursday as he visited EaglePicher Technologies to talk with …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/29/24
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Southeast declines to pursue a four-day school week
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CHEROKEE, Kan. — For the time being, Southeast USD 247 holds onto its traditional five-day school week following a special board meeting held Wednesday night in the school’s …
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3/29/24
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County undergoes compliance review
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Appraiser’s Office underwent a compliance review from the Kansas Division of Property Valuation. The county commission was briefed on the results this …
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3/29/24
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An Artistic Endeavor
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GIRARD, Kan. — Angela Swift has made artistic expressions her life’s passion for almost 35 years. Angela has had her business, Artistic Impressions by Angela, bring smiles …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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3/29/24
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FJHS students learn life skills; preview careers
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3/29/24
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Chetopa man injured in Labette Co. crash
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — A man from Chetopa suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Labette County Wednesday morning.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the …
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3/28/24
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‘When I grow up, I want to be ...’
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3/28/24
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SOKS holds Southeast Unified Cornhole
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Activity Center hosted the second-ever Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Unified Cornhole competition on Wednesday, which drew hundreds of young athletes and …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/28/24
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County leaders meet in Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — City and county leaders gathered for lunch in Girard, Wednesday, where the key message was cooperation between cities and between the county and cities.
County and city …
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3/28/24
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City ponders trash utility
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg may be getting into the trash business. The Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) Chair Denise Fitzpatrick briefed the city commission on the …
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3/28/24
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Mayor Site recognizes three as ‘Pittsburg Positive’
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3/28/24
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Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Fort Scott National Historic Site will host its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20-21. Attendees each day will experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/27/24
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Self-defense and situational awareness
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the third installment of its monthly “Lunch and Learn” program, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) hosted Pittsburg State University Police Officer …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/27/24
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Girard Council raises prices at golf course
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GIRARD, Kan. — It will cost slightly more to play golf this summer at Crawford Hills Municipal Golf Course. The Girard City Council on Monday approved the golf committee’s recommendations …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/27/24
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Area Events
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Tuesday, March 26
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at …
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3/26/24
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