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Area landowners speak out against wind, solar
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission room was packed on Friday as dozens of local landowners were present to show support for a moratorium on any further development of wind and solar …

PSU students celebrate upcoming graduation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With graduation in just two weeks, Pittsburg State Alumni & Constituent Relations decided to celebrate the achievement and efforts of the university’s senior and …

ED ASTRA aims at tackling rural teacher shortage
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Newly formed, a group of Kansas State University education majors hopes to address the teacher shortage within rural communities.   ED ASTRA, or Education Advocates …
Making a point

PHS students present TEDx Talks
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Some Pittsburg High School students spent Thursday morning making a point. Lighthearted or serious, the students in Advanced Placement Language and Composition class presented a series of TEDx talks for their peers, parents and teachers in the PHS auditorium.

Chanute company looking to expand in Pitt
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Josh and Meg Smeed, owners of Oakwood Homes in Chanute, met with city officials on Thursday to discuss expanding their business into Pittsburg.   “Not enough …

Girard Council, Wildcat Extension discuss CDBG project
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Monday’s Girard City Council meeting, a couple of representatives from the Crawford County Fair Board and Wildcat Extension District received permission from …

SEK Recycling Center aims for new baler
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The SEK Recycling Center in Pittsburg has launched its next fundraising effort with assistance needed from the community to acquire a new recycling baler.   …

County looks at ARPA timelines
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GIRARD, Kan. — When the pandemic struck, Congress authorized a release of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help local governments through a series of grants. As those grants …

Harrigans’ Barn scheduled for Saturday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Returning to the Girard area for the 15th time, Harrigans’ Barn is scheduled to open on Saturday, featuring a multitude of vendors from the Crawford County and the …

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Looking Back
From Our History

ROTC runs battle drills; Fourth Street gets flooded
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 27-29, 1924 The Ku Klux Klan last night held dedicatory ceremonies at Fair Grounds Park, on which it …
From Our History

UFOs reported over Mt. Olive Cemetery
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 26, 1924 In what was considered the most finished rendition of the oratorio ever given in Pittsburg, the …
Little Balkans Chronicles

From St. Mary’s to Hot Springs
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It occurred to me this week that I published six episodes of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s ‘The Joy of Working’ without giving much background on her start in Pittsburg and life following …
From Our History

Pittsburg approves construction of Alumni Center
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 24, 1924 A Carthage, Mo., man was seriously injured, suffering mangling of his left foot as he attempted to …

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Kansas
Wild onions are among the first foods to grow at the tail end of winter in the South, and generations of Indigenous people place the alliums at the center of an annual communal event. From February …
Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical use of marijuana or expanded their Medicaid programs for at least another year. Republicans state senators on …

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Nation
The Latest | Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people, Palestinian health officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people, including six women and five children. One of the children killed in the strikes …

CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles Federal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented …
3 Louisiana officers wounded by gunfire in standoff with shooting suspect, police say Police in Louisiana say three officers have been wounded by gunfire in a standoff with a man suspected of shooting three other people. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the officers were taken to …
Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement …

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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 …

Pittsburg softball run-rules Riverton
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Pittsburg softball brought out the bats Tuesday and earned a 12-1 run-rule win in five innings at home against Riverton. The Dragons scored their 12 runs on 16 hits and one Riverton error with …

Chanute edges Pittsburg in SEK clash
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Pittsburg baseball left eight runners on base in a 3-2 Southeast Kansas League loss Monday to Chanute at historic Jaycee Ballpark. Chanute scored two runs in the first and one in the third, …

English, Hall sign to continue college careers
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Pittsburg seniors Mason English and Jacqueline Hall put pen to paper on their post high school futures on Wednesday. English signed with Link Year Academy while Hall will continue her career in …

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 …

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Regional Sports
Chiefs owner says leaving Arrowhead Stadium is an option after sales tax funding was rejected

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to explore options that include leaving Arrowhead Stadium after voters in Jackson County, Missouri, soundly rejected a sales tax initiative that would have helped to pay …

This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run This Date in Baseball, April 28 - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run
Hunter Dickinson announces his return to KU; UCLA signs Tyler Bilodeau from portal Kansas star center Hunter Dickinson has announced he will return for a final season with the Jayhawks. Coach Bill Self also announced he has signed a fourth player from the transfer portal in Rylan …

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National sports

Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's status in jeopardy for Game 5 vs. Lakers because of calf injury

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Denver Nuggets on Sunday listed point guard Jamal Murray as questionable for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a strained left calf. Murray was seen nursing the calf in the fourth …

Minnesota coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley. Conley was trying to …

Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) tries to get off a shot as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series. Edwards scored …

The New York Rangers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal …

Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113, take 3-1 lead in series

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks' Pat Connaughton (24) during the first half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Myles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113. Indiana leads the …

Hannah Green won LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at Wilshire Country Club. A year after …

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Business

‘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 …

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 …

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World
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. The …

Millions of Afghans made Pakistan home to escape war. Now many are hiding to escape deportation For more than 1 million Afghans who fled war and poverty to Pakistan, these are uncertain times. Since Pakistan announced a crackdown on migrants last year, some 600,000 have been deported and at …
Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is beginning his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago. He has a lot he'll try to accomplish …

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Obituaries
Helen V. Ansart
Helen V. Ansart, 83, of Arma, Kansas died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.
Grace Pugh
Grace Marie Pugh, 69, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on April 22, 2024.
Betty Hanson
Betty June Londeen Hanson, 94, of Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Robert (Bob) Morozzo
Bob passed away on April 18, 2024. Bob was born in April 1930 in Mulberry, Kansas.
Mary Jane Riney
Mary Jane Riney, 83, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Via Christi Village where she had resided for the last three years.

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City Life

Playing by ear
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“Are you going to the poetry reading at the library Sunday?’’ “Naw, I don’t like poetry. Can’t make any sense out of it.” “Really? You have …

  • Newlyweds butt heads over career and family choices
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    DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher. I have a young son, and I love being off when he is out for school …

  • Cinco de Mayo carnitas
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    Carnitas are a perfect party food for the weekend. They are great for a casual gathering and fun to …

  • Club Notes
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    Saturday, April 27   Audio-Reader Pittsburg   Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from …

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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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