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.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/27/24
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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 …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/27/24
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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 …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/27/24
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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.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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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.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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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 …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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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 …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/26/24
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Replica motors nearly complete for Big Brutus restoration
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4/25/24
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Gov. Laura Kelly visits CHC/SEK
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly brought her campaign to expand Medicaid to Pittsburg, Wednesday, where she also toured the John Parolo Education Center located on the campus of the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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Local businessman named Pittsburg Positive
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4/25/24
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Hite honors Big Brother Big Sister director
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4/25/24
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ArtForms Gallery hosts elementary students
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4/25/24
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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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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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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 …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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What luck!
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Janet Lang can’t believe her good luck.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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4/25/24
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Urban exodus; county ponders rural resurgence
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners discussed improvements to the smaller and unincorporated communities in the county on Tuesday. Commissioner Bruce Blair forwarded a request from Walnut to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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SOKS Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field held at Plaster Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In years past, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) has held its annual Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field event at Carnie Smith Stadium, however, this year’s event …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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Area sixth graders graduate from Youth Leadership Program
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hundreds of Crawford County sixth graders gathered at Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday, to celebrate their graduation of the Crawford County Youth Leadership …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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County meets new KDOT engineer
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GIRARD, Kan. — Jeff Fischer is the new area engineer from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and he is “here to help.”
Fischer, a resident of Fort Scott and former …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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Names & Numbers marks 50 years
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On Friday, a Pittsburg business will celebrate 50 years, and while they are proud of the accomplishments of the past five decades, their focus is definitely on the future. Names & Numbers will host an open house to mark the company’s 50th birthday from 12-2 p.m. at their office at 1225 E. Centennial Drive in Pittsburg. A light lunch will be served.
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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4/24/24
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