Lord’s Diner Phone-a-thon returns to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With boxes of pizza on standby and phones ringing, Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club members gathered in the downstairs of the Wilkinson Alumni Center on the campus of Pittsburg …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/17/23
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Never a noodull moment
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11/17/23
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Angels Among Us receives donation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A club consisting of motorcycle riders recently gave a surprise donation to a local non-profit organization.
Members of the Tornado Alley Chapter …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/17/23
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A Cup of Conversation
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PITTSBURG, Kans. — The Pittsburg Public Library invited local business owner Darcie Schultz to speak at the library’s monthly “Cup of Conversation” series. Schultz owns and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/17/23
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Citizen concerned about “under wraps” dealings
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg resident William Strenth came before the Pittsburg City Commission Tuesday night to voice concerns about plans for the Silverback Landing development building an …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/17/23
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Club Notes
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Thursday, November 16
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be …
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11/16/23
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Area Events
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11/16/23
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The Jolly Fox is back!
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11/16/23
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SOKS Southeast Region hosts first-ever youth summit
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Marking its first year, the Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region hosted its first-ever In-person Unified Champion School Youth Summit on Wednesday at the Red Iron Activity …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/16/23
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‘The Storytelling Art of Steve Head’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Tuesday night, faculty of the Pittsburg State University Department of Art along with students and community members gathered at the Harry Krug Gallery at Porter Hall for a …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/16/23
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Long-time professor honored as SEK Recycling
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After 30 years of dedicated service, Dr. James Triplett was honored when the Southeast Kansas Recycling Center (SEKRC) named its primary building after him during an open …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/16/23
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“A new beginning . . .”
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Fire Department had much to celebrate on Tuesday evening as they officially put their new engine into service and decorated a dozen firefighters for their …
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11/16/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, November 15
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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11/15/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, November 15
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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11/15/23
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Proffitt announces retirement
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PITTSBURG, Kans. — Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 Superintendent Richard Proffitt has announced his plans to retire in a statement from the district office on Tuesday morning.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/15/23
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USD 250 to update graduation requirements
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ann Lee updated members on new graduation requirements for next year’s …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/15/23
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SEK Recycling Center to host open house
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Recycling Center is hosting an Open House and James R. Triplett Building Dedication on Wednesday, November 15, at the Recycling Center, 615 S. …
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11/15/23
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Out with the old, in with the new
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11/15/23
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Christmas is coming
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Christmas season will officially kick off in Crawford County next weekend.
For the first time, the city of Pittsburg will host a community tree-lighting …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/15/23
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USD 246 BOE holds meeting in Arcadia
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Last month, the Northeast USD 246 Board of Education made its way to northeast Crawford County for its regular meeting. For the November meeting, board members traveled even …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/15/23
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