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No changes to Crawford County Commission districts
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The Crawford County Commission met in a special work session on Friday to address possible changes to commissioners’ districts due to the 2020 census. No changes were made.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/23/22
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Big brass show
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The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass will be performing at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 24.
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4/23/22
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Relics of St. Bernadette to come to Our Lady of Lourdes
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For the first time, remains of St. Bernadette will soon travel to America, and will be coming to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg from Monday, July 4 through Wednesday, July 6.
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4/23/22
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Morning Sun wins nine KPA awards
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The Kansas Press Association has announced the winners of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, including several awards to the staff of the Morning Sun for their work in 2021.
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4/23/22
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No injuries in accident involving school bus
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A school bus carrying several passengers was involved in an accident in Parsons on Thursday, although neither the driver nor any passengers were injured.
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4/23/22
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Pittsburg PD 50 years ago, part 6
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There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago.
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By Ken Peak / news@morningsun.net
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4/23/22
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Ascension Via Christi adds OB/GYN
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OB/GYN Kari Hamlin, MD, has joined Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg, the hospital announced Thursday.
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4/22/22
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Freeman opens new clinic on N. Broadway
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Freeman Health Systems held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the new Freeman Specialty Clinic of Pittsburg at 1606 N. Broadway in Pittsburg.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/22/22
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Big Kansas Road Trip offers ‘adventures a la carte’
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Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford in southeast Kansas will be the showcase counties for the Big Kansas Road Trip, May 5-8.
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4/22/22
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The Kansas Federation of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) is holding its Annual State Conference in Lindsborg, Kansas, April 24 to 26.
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4/22/22
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TOPS to host open house
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TOPS KS 0599 Pittsburg, a local chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, will have an Open House event on Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Homer Cole Center in Pittsburg.
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4/22/22
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Explore Southeast Kansas with a coloring book
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Explore Crawford County is introducing new coloring books focusing on various local attractions, not just in Crawford, but surrounding counties as well. The first issue of the books will debut at the upcoming Big Kansas Road Trip the first weekend of May.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/22/22
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Discovering Fort Scott’s little-known stories
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The public is invited to a kickoff event for a research project by area students on African-American history in the Fort Scott area on Monday, April 25.
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4/22/22
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The Normal Heart
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The Pittsburg State University Theater Department will present “The Normal Heart” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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4/22/22
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Southeast Kansas attempted murder suspect caught after Springfield chase
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A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting near Baxter Springs earlier this week was apprehended following a police chase Tuesday night near Springfield, Missouri.
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4/21/22
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Rediscover Arma
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This Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m., the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, Kansas, will be hosting a special panel consisting of Joan Barbieri, Emma Louise Ales, Pat McKee, and Mike Doue.
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4/21/22
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City Hall improvements to begin April 25
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Starting Monday, April 25, construction crews will begin work on the main entrance of City Hall to improve the accessibility of the building for residents and customers.
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4/21/22
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PHS plans first long-form improv show
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Pittsburg High School Theater has developed a new long-form improv show for its program.
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4/21/22
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Cornhole Tournament, Family Game Day set for April 30
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The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department has announced it will host a Cornhole Tournament and Family Game Day on Saturday, April 30, at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 119 E. 11th St.
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4/21/22
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The Value of an Acre
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What’s in an acre? Practically it’s 43,560 square feet of soil. The value of that acre to a farmer, however, depends on what’s in that 43,560 square feet of soil.
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By James Coover, Wildcat Extension District
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4/21/22
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