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Weekend fundraiser to benefit SEMS student
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WEIR, Kan. — The Black Diamond Masonic Lodge of Weir is scheduled to host a benefit lunch this weekend for a 10-year-old Southeast Middle School student Eva Maxton.   From 11 to 2 …

PSU says new DEI policy won’t affect them

TOPEKA — State universities in Kansas are banned from requiring prospective students, potential hires and staffers seeking promotion to disclose their views on diversity initiatives under a …

PSU Theatre to present ‘Dial M for Murder’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From “Animal Farm” to “Blithe Spirit,” the Pittsburg State University Theatre program has hosted several dazzling performances throughout the years. …

Free laundry service provided in Girard on Thursday
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‘Take a seed, grow a garden’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Starting this spring, the Pittsburg Public Library offers more resources for would-be gardeners than simply books.   Announced on Tuesday, the PPL has launched its …

PSU School of Nursing receives donation
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Eight representatives from area nursing schools gathered Wednesday afternoon, receiving a special $2,000 donation from the Freeman Auxiliary to boost training efforts.  …

Girard senior awarded Good Citizen
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Pittsburg awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award to Hanna Bailey, a senior …

Former teacher reaches out to help a student;
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Fate sometimes has a way of intervening when you least expect it. For Martin Dickinson, Fate took the form of a Morning Sun article about the Avenue of Flags needing to raise …

County commissioners gather for education, networking
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They all deal with their own unique set of issues, but if there is one subject that is first and foremost in the mind of every Kansas county commissioner, it’s budgeting. That was evident Tuesday as early attendees of 48th Annual Kansas County Commissioners Association Spring Conference gathered for a pre-conference workshop at the Kansas Crossing Casino.

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Looking Back
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 …
From Our History

Police bust up stills and a poker game
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 18, 1924 Raids on booze joints in Capaldo netted large quantities of mash and “choctaw," two stills …
From Our History

Fire destroys Ft. Scott shops
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 17, 1924 Fire destroyed part of the Missouri Pacific railroad shops at Fort Scott last night with a loss …
Hello, Neighbor

The real Little House on the Prairie
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    I have always enjoyed history.  That included learning about my ancestry as well as the many areas in this United States that I have been privileged to visit.   However, many …

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Kansas
The picture for tax cuts in Kansas and the next state budget remains stable with the release of a new fiscal forecast. Projections for tax collections issued Friday reinforced the dynamics of a …
The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature. …

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Spring Home and Lawn 2024

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Nation
South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship

Federal prosecutors want to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a South Africa man convicted of killing two Alaska Native women for allegedly lying on his naturalization application for saying he had …

Jury weighs case against Arizona rancher in migrant killing The jury has resumed deliberations Friday in the trial of a 75-year-old Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property. The jury in Nogales near the Mexico border got the case …
AP Was There: Shock, then terror as Columbine attack unfolds On April 20, 1999, two teenage boys dressed in black trench coats went on a killing rampage at Columbine High School in suburban Denver. They shot and killed 12 classmates and a teacher and wounded …
A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate is attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Tunde Onakoya started the attempt on Wednesday in New York …

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Sports
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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 …

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Regional Sports
Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this season

AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season. Storr said Thursday in an social media post that he was making this decision “with great excitement and …

Prosecutors drop rape case against ex-Kansas player Arterio Morris, citing insufficient evidence Prosecutors have dropped a felony rape case against former Kansas basketball player Arterio Morris. They cited insufficient evidence on Tuesday while filing a motion in Douglas County District Court …
Timbers rally from three-goal deficit, earn 3-3 draw with Sporting KC Defender Eric Miller scored his first career goal late in the second half and the Portland Timbers rallied from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Sporting Kansas City. Portland (2-3-2) …

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National sports

Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas shoots against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game in New Orleans, Friday, April 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a …

Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning for a three-homer game and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win. Chris Sale allowed three runs and five …

The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running …

Nelly Korda is one shot off the lead through 36 holes at the Chevron Championship as she seeks to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win. Korda shot a 3-under 69 on Friday at the year's …

Phillies' Turnbull loses no-hit bid when Sheets singles for White Sox in 7th inning

Philadelphia Phillies' Spencer Turnbull pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia’s Spencer Turnbull lost his bid for a second career no-hitter when he allowed a one-out single in the seventh inning  to Gavin Sheets of the Chicago White Sox. The 31-year-old …

Every round brings Collin Morikawa closer to where he feels his game should be. The two-time major champion contended last week at the Masters. And he shot a 66 at the RBC Heritage for a four-way …

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Business

Keeping Up to Code
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There are many misconceptions about city nuisance codes and their enforcement. People often wonder why others are allowed to keep their properties in such bad shape and point to problems with …

Local business approaches milestone
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MINDENMINES, Mo. —After 17 years in business, In God We Trust LLC is preparing for a major milestone later this year. Owned by Dave and Marcia Sorrick of rural Pittsburg, In God We Trust is a …

Young entrepreneur opens new office
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tree Mulkin realized a goal on Wednesday afternoon, opening her own branch office of Edward Jones financial advisors in the Northgate shopping area on 29th Street. Attended by …

Farm to Market to Community 
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MCCUNE, Kan. — McCune Farm to Market run by Cherie and Kevin Schenker are building a community of possibilities and positivity in rural Southeast Kansas. Having grown up in the area, the couple …

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World
NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to Ukraine. He says some member countries have air defense systems that could …

Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges Prosecutors say 15 former British soldiers won’t face charges for perjury at an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, one of the deadliest days of the decades-long Northern Ireland conflict. Prosecutors said …
The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket A UN report says drug seizures have soared in the West African Sahel region in recent years, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential hotspot for trafficking. In 2022, 1,466 …

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Obituaries
Larry Pommier
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Pommier, who went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Susan Ward
Susan Jane Ward, 74, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away at 2:01 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital after a seven-month hospitalization and battle with a stomach illness and related complications.
Jerry Adams
Jerry Lee Adams, 65, of Burlington, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Coffey County Hospital.
Gregory Mack
We are saddened to announce the passing of our brother, Gregory Paul Mack, known to some as "Big Mack", age 58.
Michael Turner
Michael Charles Turner, 61, passed away December 28, 2023, at 9:38 p.m., in his home in Grove, Oklahoma.

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City Life

Spring into spring with a roll
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Thai- and Vietnamese-style spring rolls (the fresh ones that are wrapped in rice paper and not fried) are healthy treats that are fun to eat. Bursting with crunchy, juicy, raw vegetables, leafy herbs …

  • Wedding planning shifts to a cousin’s appearance
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    DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, "Meadow," who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She's kind and sweet …

  • Club Notes
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    Thursday, April 18   Dementia Caregiver Support Group   Offering the opportunity for …

  • Area Events
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    Thursday, April 18    Yoga with Mona   Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions …

  • Woman believes mother is playing favorites
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    DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with …

  • Teachers, Students, Poets
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    Many people look back at their high school days, fondly recalling that one special teacher who had …

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    Wednesday, April 17   Blanket Brigade    Join the Blanket Brigade in …

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Trojan Tribune
 Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …

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