2024 Biz Expo to be held at Pittsburg’s Meadowbrook Mall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Biz Expo on Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th at the Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg. The event will …
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2/20/24
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RHMC of the Four States names executive director
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Lori Jones is the new executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Four States, having been appointed by the board of directors in an announcement this …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/17/24
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County approves new tornado siren
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Emergency Manager Rusty Akins asked the county commissioners on Friday to approve funding for a new tornado siren in Cherokee.
According to Akins, the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/17/24
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Area Events
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Saturday, February 17
Tea Time Collaboration w/Sarah Prince
"Designer Florals by Rilie" will be demonstrating how to make our very own teacup flower arrangement. Each person …
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2/17/24
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Club Notes
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Saturday, February 17
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and …
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2/17/24
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So, God made a dog
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Service dogs are vital in improving the lives of people with disabilities, ranging from autism to muscular dystrophy and more. These loving animals help their owners perform …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/17/24
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Girard City Council discusses sidewalk project, golf course software
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Monday’s Girard Council meeting, City Administrator Johanna O’Brien noted a concern with the city’s ongoing sidewalk project.
The …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/16/24
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CFSEK begins ‘Chamber Coffee Matching Challenge’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At Thursday morning’s Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffee event, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) announced that it has started a …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/16/24
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Pittsburg airman receives Quilt of Valor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Michael Schneider received a Quilt of Valor on Feb. 6, 2024, for his 13 years of service in the United States Air Force. Rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, Schneider was a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/16/24
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Area Events
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Friday, February 16
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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2/16/24
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Autumn Leaves luncheon was held February 12 with an attendance of 22 folks. Everyone enjoyed visiting awhile prior to lunch. The flag salute and Lord’s Prayer …
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2/16/24
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Rhodes to challenge Collins for District 2
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ARMA, Kan. — Democrat Melesia “Lissa” Rhodes of Arma, Kansas, has announced her candidacy for the District 2 seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, challenging the …
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2/16/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, February 15
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and …
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2/15/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, February 15
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be …
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2/15/24
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Pittsburg purchases new firewall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a short commission meeting on Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg approved the purchase and installation of new firewall hardware and software in response to September’s …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/15/24
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This party is totally tea-riffic
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2/15/24
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USD 246 School Liaison discusses mental health
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ARMA, Kan. — Board members learned more about the district’s mental health during Monday's Northeast USD 246 Board of Education meeting from school liaison Courtney Frazier, who also …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/15/24
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Women of Distinction
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A Valley Center native, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) Director of Patient Engagement Leah Gagnon noted her surprise after receiving a call from …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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2/15/24
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, February 14
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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2/14/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, February 14
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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2/14/24
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