Benefit to assist family of late Mulberry native
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MULBERRY, Kan. — The community of Mulberry is rallying to help a local family after a husband and father who lived in the town died in mid-August, leaving behind his wife and three children. …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/13/24
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Scam reported by CCSO
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about a scam that has plagued the region in recent months.
In late July, the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/13/24
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Pittsburg man killed in Cherokee Co. crash
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Pittsburg man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on SE 70th Street just north of Riverton.
According to the Kansas Highway …
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9/13/24
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Public Notice:
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GIRARD, Kan. — According to the Crawford County Clerks Office, the deadline to register to vote or change your voter registration is Tuesday, October 15th.
Voters can visit the …
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9/13/24
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A small town with a big history
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Arcadia will celebrate 162 years on Saturday with Old Settlers’ Days. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. as parade participants gather at the ballpark. Participants are …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/13/24
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Pittsburg to exceed revenue neutral rate
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate for 2025 on Tuesday by a vote of 4-to-1, with Ron Seglie voting against.
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9/13/24
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SOKS holds SEK Regional Golf
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Temperatures touched the mid-70s under clear Kansas skies, Wednesday for the Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Region Adult Golf Tournament, held at Pittsburg’s …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/12/24
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Two new ordinances
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission passed two new ordinances Tuesday night, both regarding the homeless population in the area.
The first, G-1366, Section 54-77 …
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9/12/24
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Pittsburg approves EDAC recommendations
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission approved two recommendations from the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) Tuesday night. Both cases have met with unusual or unforeseen …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/12/24
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Mercy makes it official
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On a bright and warm September 11, eerily reminiscent of that fateful day 23 years ago, Mercy Hospitals brought hope instead of fear into southeast Kansas Wednesday morning. A …
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9/12/24
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PSU hosts suicide prevention event for community
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You are not alone, and help is available.
Organizers with Pittsburg State University and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) held an event to start conversations about suicide, Tuesday, which was World Suicide Prevention Day.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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9/12/24
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3rd Annual WritersFest to unfold
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In two weeks, an anthology of authors will converge at Pittsburg State University to share their love of words with students and community members. The 3rd Annual WritersFest is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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9/12/24
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Operation Rescue holds press conference
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9/11/24
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Girard City Council talks grants, repairs
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GIRARD, Kan. — From budget hearings to roofing repairs, the Girard City Council discussed several topics at Monday’s 45-minute meeting. One of the main topics of the discussion, however, …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/11/24
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Pittsburg man, juveniles injured in Cherokee Co. crash
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — One man and three juveniles were injured in a single-vehicle accident just south of Pittsburg Monday evening, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).
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9/11/24
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Talent calls funding decision a ‘slap in the face’
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GIRARD, Kan. — Pastor Donny Talent of Victory Life Church spoke before the county commission on Tuesday, questioning the validity of funds from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) being …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/11/24
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Great experience is always in style
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Fashion trends come and go, but Sara Loree’s Bridal & Formal, located at 524 N. Broadway St., has been evergreen in Pittsburg for the past 25 years.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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9/11/24
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‘Blessing of first responders’
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9/10/24
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Harrigans’ Barn Fall Market returns Saturday
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GIRARD, Kan. — From handcrafted jewelry to candles to soaps and more from local makers, the Harrigans’ Barn Fall Market returns to Girard this weekend
The popular local …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/10/24
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Border clash at CCHM
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum (CCHM) hosted its annual Border Wars on Saturday. Normally held during Little Balkans Days, Museum Director Amanda Minton pushed …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/10/24
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