Looking Back - The Morning Sun

Pittsburg Middle School students who competed in the Science Olympiad Regional tournament in 1999 are, from left to right: (first row) Eddi Penner, Kale Garner, Adam Ward, Jesse Niobium, Lucy Miller-Downing, (second row) T. J. Mullein, Jerrad Mitchell, Jesse Mitchell, Pam Stoltsen burg, Sara Simpson, Tyana Deck, (third row) Jeremy Johnson, Kevin Harris, Cooper Neil, Chris Norris, Clay Adair and Mrs. Pam Baldridge. Not pictured: Gene Roundtree and Britney Wydick

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 19, 1924 That “dis snow don't mean nuttin’ to a good ‘bo,” was demonstrated this … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/19/24

Straight from the shoulder

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The first thought I had following rotator cuff surgery last week — as I looked down to see my left arm and elbow forming a right angle in a sling on my chest — wasn’t worry about … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/16/24

R.J. Wilson, Kansas Democratic Party executive director.

Arma landmark scheduled for demolition after 60 years

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 16-18, 1924 The W. H. Schwartz Drilling Co. "spudded in" at 2:30 this afternoon on the city's new well, … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/16/24

Frank Willis, Eureka Springs, AR, chief of police, celebrated his 71st birthday after 40 years in office.

Four moons and a Sun

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 15, 1924 A Joplin airline car of the J. & P., coming into Pittsburg at shortly before 1:30 this … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/15/24

The Joy of Working

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After publishing excerpts of a biography by former Pittsburg resident, Dick Shaw, in this column, I got to know his sister, Margaret Shaw Forsyth. We soon discovered we were of the same ilk and began … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/14/24

L.F. Loree, chairman of the Kansas City Southern

Pittsburg has most up-to-date roundabout shops in the U.S.

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 13, 1924 A telegraphic request from John L. Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers, to … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/13/24

Frontenac freshman Salim Haden tries to maneuver against Sterling’s 5-foot-11 Kristen Anthony in the Raiders’ 47-37 loss in the first round of the Class 2A state tournament.

Heavy rains flood homes and back-up sewers

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 12, 1924 Scoring Republican and Democratic political parties, Alexander Howat, in a two-hour talk before the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/12/24

The church attended by Mary Jan in Crough.

St. Patrick’s Day

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As we approach St. Patrick’s Day I seem to have turned my “clock” back several years. Being in a family where the surname is O’Malley, St. Patrick’s Day was a … more

By Lois Carlson | 3/12/24

Deputy City Clerk Shauna Wachter, right, compiles a list of concerns that the members of the Mayor’s Youth Council have with the city of Pittsburg. Council members — students from Pittsburg and St. Mary’s-Colgan high schools — attended their first meeting in the City Commission Room at City Hall.

Teens ask for more recreational activities

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 9-11, 1924 Nine persons were arrested; 700 gallons of wine, 200 gallons of whiskey and 500 gallons of mash … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/9/24

A parable of our times

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A while back, John Bozich — a good friend of mine who grew up north of the Republic of Frontenac in Arma and, like me, emigrated to Pittsburg — sent me the allegory below after some … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/9/24

County Treasurer pleads guilty to grand theft

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 8, 1924 The arrest this week of four men in connection with the theft of cars is thought to have broken up a … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/8/24

The Innocent mind of a child

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Ben George is back this week with some stories about his grandkids reminiscent of Art Linkletter’s “Kids Say the Darndest Things” segment on his TV variety show. — J.T.K. … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/7/24

The New Mexico Brass Quintet performed in the Pittsburg State University Solo and Chamber Music Series during the 1998-99 season. Members are Jeffrey Piper, trumpet; Patrick Hughes, French horn; Karl McLaughlin, trumpet; and Paul Beauchesne, tuba.

Dragon band headed to D.C. for Cherry Blossom Festival

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 7, 1924 Mine Workers of District 14, in their convention here today, voted to extend to International … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/7/24

Boogity, boogity, don’t look Ethel!

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 6, 1924 Petitions for chat roads are coming in faster than the county commissioners can handle, Oscar Ward, … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/6/24

Clubnotes

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Tuesday, March 5 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, … more

3/5/24

The plain geometry of a digger

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Back in the day, deep shaft coal miners hereabouts often used the slang term “digger” to refer to one another. Both my great grandfather, John, and grandpa, Matt, were diggers. John died … more

By J.T. Knoll | 3/2/24

Cedric Cobb, Alex Davis, Justin Burchett, Matt Frazer, and Michael Jones celebrate after the announcement that the Gorillas were selected for the NCAA Division II South Central Regional tournament for the third straight year.

Gorillas selected for regional tourney as second seed

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago March 1, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pritchett returned last Sunday from a motor trip to Los Angeles, Calif. They left … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 3/1/24

Front page of the Pittsburg Daily Headlight, February 29, 1924

Pitt bests Columbus with 4th quarter free throws

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago (25 Leap Years) Feb. 29, 1924 The Joplin & Pittsburg Railway Co. went into the hands of a receiver today. The … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 2/29/24

Memories of Jimmy Joe, Pt. 2

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Here’s the closing installment of a recollection sent to me by former Pittsburg resident, Gary Gleason. His family moved to Troy, Ohio in ’60, Miami, Florida in 64’ and Atlanta, … more

By J.T. Knoll | 2/29/24

Joyce Almond watches as area children, from left, Cheese Hall, Cameron Burger, Taylor Madison, and Amanda Lomax, present a program on African American leaders during a Black History Month celebration.

Civil War killing field rediscovered near Arcadia

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Feb. 28, 1924 Students from 24 states, Canada and China composed the enrollment of Kansas State Teachers College, … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 2/28/24