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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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Tuesday, March 26
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook page, …
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3/26/24
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CFSEK scholarship deadline approaches
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The deadline to apply for a scholarship from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is just around the corner on Sunday, March 31.
CFSEK is a …
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3/26/24
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Easter events planned for weekend
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Crawford County region will see many sightings by the Easter Bunny throughout next weekend.
One of the stops will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Don …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/26/24
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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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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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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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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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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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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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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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