‘We do it for the community.’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was invited to a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library to talk about his role in revitalizing and running the …

‘Preserving traditions for those who follow’
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Area Community Foundation (GACF) held its annual reception on Thursday at the St. Michaels Parish Hall for recipients of this year’s foundation grants. …

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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Names & Numbers marks 50 years
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On Friday, a Pittsburg business will celebrate 50 years, and while they are proud of the accomplishments of the past five decades, their focus is definitely on the future. Names & Numbers will host an open house to mark the company’s 50th birthday from 12-2 p.m. at their office at 1225 E. Centennial Drive in Pittsburg. A light lunch will be served.

Local dojo celebrates 47 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — What started in 1977 with a group of Pittsburg State students is now celebrating 47 years in the community with an invitational tournament at the St. Mary’s …

KanREN names Byers to Board of Directors;
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Deputy City Manager Jay Byers has recently been selected to serve as the Local Government Representative on the KanREN Board of Directors. KanREN, the Kansas …

Step into the Wild West
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum will host its annual Cowboy Days event on April 26th and 27th at the Crawford County Historical Museum. This event is designed to …

Tilford Lunch and Learn held Monday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students and staff filled the PSU Overman Student Center’s Governor’s Room, Monday afternoon, to join in a conversation with the formerly incarcerated criminal …

Physicals scheduled for area schools
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Girard Medical Center (GMC), in partnership with several area schools, is providing free sports physical examinations for Frontenac, Girard, Uniontown, Northeast, and …

Woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Crawford Co.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Ann Marie Edgett, 53, of Pittsburg, died in a single-car, rollover crash along K-3 Saturday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the crash occurred …

PPD notifies residents of dog tags, Drug Take Back Day
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) is following up last week’s Animal Control Appreciation Week with a reminder that dog tags are now available. According to the …

Visiting commissioners impressed with Crawford County
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioner Carl Wood said he enjoyed attending the recent Kansas County Commissioner Association Conference at Kansas Crossing this past week, adding that he learned a …

The Ingalls Family
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Last week I wrote about the Little House On The Prairie Site near Independence, KS. It is just one of many interesting historical sites here in our corner of the …

From Our History

Swedish-American prima donna performs at Carney Hall
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 23, 1924 Singing joyously and with an ease which left her free to enter wholeheartedly into the spirit of …

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Boxing champ advocates high school boxing classes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 20-22, 1924 An auspicious opening for the 10th annual music festival of the Teachers College was last night …

Little Balkans Chronicles

The Joy of Working Pt. 6
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This is the last installment of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s adventures in radio in the 1950s. — J.T.K. You can’t please everybody. With the first days of December, we began …

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

An effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and college campuses. Tennessee became the latest state to act this week as the Republican …

General Indemnity Group Releases Strong FY 2023 Financial Results Showing Growth, Adds New Management to the Team

Appoints CFO to Help Drive Further Growth; Expands Business OperationsBOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2024 / General Indemnity Group ("GIG"), a company that focuses on the surety insurance …

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Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban

For a third straight week, Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are attempting to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortions after a court concluded the state can enforce the long-dormant law …

Frontenac wins shootout against Bishop Ward

Frontenac’s Jayden Houghton stiff arms a player from Bishop Ward during Friday night’s game in Frontenac.

FRONTENAC, Kan. — In a game filled with big plays and a combined 68 points, the Frontenac Raiders simply made more big plays in every phase of the game Friday night than the visiting Kansas …

Colgan baseball routs Parsons
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers improved to 8-4 on the season and extended their winning streak to five games with a 15-4 win Monday against Parsons. The Panthers scored two runs in the …

Frontenac softball overpowers Girard in sweep
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders maintained their unbeaten record with a sweep at home of their league and regional rival Girard on Monday night, defeating the Trojans 15-0 in four …

Frontenac baseball relies on pitching to sweep Girard
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders earned a sweep Monday night of their CNC League and regional rival Girard, prevailing 1-0 in a pitchers’ duel in the opener and then breaking out …

Titans slug past Pittsburg for doubleheader sweep
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The Pittsburg Dragons fell to the Columbus Titans 12-2 and 8-0 in a doubleheader on Tuesday in Pittsburg. The Titans broke a 2-2 game in the opener in the fourth inning with a two-run home run …

Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener. Allen hobbled off in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves …

Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame another fantastic first-half performance from Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 and tie their Eastern Conference …

Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round …

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels

Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to …

Bobrovsky makes incredible save during Panthers-Lightning playoff game

Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky might have had the save of the year. The Panthers’ goaltender was facing the other way when Tampa Bay’s Matt Dumba had a chance at what looked it would be an easy …

Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for Game 2 of their playoff series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Coach Tyronn Lue said before Tuesday night’s game …

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Tuesday, April 23 Arma American Legion Bingo Every Tuesday the Arma American …
The truth comes out via conveniently timed text

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DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along but …
Try a little kindness

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“Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.” - Confucius And old friend and high school …

See You in the Summer

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NALM and changing times

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We come to April and the season for mowing has begun. Well, it has kind’ve/sort’ve …
Club Notes

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Saturday, April 20 Audio-Reader Pittsburg Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from …