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Prairie Jubilee
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Prairie State Park in conjunction with Missouri State Parks will present an interactive outdoor experience for the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the park, which is located near Mindenmines, Missouri.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/22/22
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Arcadia hires part-time police officer
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After the city‘s police chief, John Austin, had to step down to only working part time due to accepting another position in Arma, the Arcadia City Council announced Tuesday that another part time officer, Alex Lake, has been hired.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/22/22
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Associate degrees from LCC now guaranteed to transfer fully in Kansas
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Over 30 presidents of Kansas independent and community colleges, including Labette Community College President Mark Watkins, met on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to sign a universal articulation agreement to expand student transfer opportunities in Kansas.
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9/22/22
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PSU receives $500k grant for plastics engineering program
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology announced this week that it is awarding $500,000 each to five universities, including PSU, to develop new curricula for students interested in helping to solve the growing problem of plastic waste.
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9/22/22
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Boil water advisory issued for part of Neosho County Rural Water District 12
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KDHE has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Neosho County Rural Water District 12 public water supply system. The area affected includes households north of Hwy 39 and east of Brown Road.
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9/22/22
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Wildcat District to host Drought Discussions event in Cherryvale
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With drought conditions continuing, K-State Extension Wildcat District is hosting a Drought Discussions event on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Cherryvale Community Center, 712 S. Liberty St.
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9/22/22
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International Peacemakers speaker to visit Pittsburg
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Pastor Fursan Zumot, one of ten people from around the world who are involved in peacemaking work and scheduled to visit the United States this fall as part of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s International Peacemakers program, will be making a stop in Pittsburg in early October.
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9/22/22
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Pittsburg Meals on Wheels to celebrate 50 years
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Pittsburg Meals on Wheels, Inc. is planning a celebration of half a century of serving the local community. The 50-year anniversary celebration is set for early October.
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9/21/22
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Foul play not suspected in Montgomery County trail death
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An Augusta, Kansas man was found dead on a hiking trail near Elk City in Montgomery County on Saturday, but authorities do not suspect foul play in his death.
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9/21/22
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Lt. Gov. Toland visits PSU
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Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland visited the Kansas Technology Center (KTC) at Pittsburg State University on Tuesday for the College of Technology’s Company Days, which were set to continue Wednesday.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/21/22
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Frontenac deadlocked on new library’s location amid public resistance
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It was hoped that a final decision would be made at Monday evening’s Frontenac City Council meeting on the location of Frontenac’s new library and the project could move forward.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/21/22
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Crawford County ends burn ban
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The Crawford County Commission on Tuesday lifted a burn ban that had been in place for nearly two months.
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9/21/22
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Stay Strong Stay Healthy course starts next Tuesday
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Our bodies are made for activity, but modern conveniences allow us to be increasingly inactive. Physical inactivity can place our health at risk for many chronic diseases.
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9/21/22
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The University of Kansas Medical Center has announced that a federal grant of nearly $9 million will fund a new program, known as KanAWARE, aimed at addressing escalating student behavioral health needs in Southeast Kansas.
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9/21/22
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Women are Champions
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For decades, women have had to fight to be taken seriously in the workforce, and even now in 2022, within certain job environments, some women still struggle to be respected for what they contribute to the workplace.
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By Antjea Wolff, Morning Sun Staff
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9/21/22
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CHCSEK to host Saturday drive-thru flu shot clinic
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With flu season approaching, the CHCSEK is offering a “drive-thru” flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the T.H. Rogers parking lot, 1701 N. Broadway.
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9/20/22
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Nominating commission to interview district magistrate judge nominees
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The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, to interview nominees for the new district magistrate judge position in Crawford County.
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9/20/22
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Handmade Market
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Local business Down to Earth held their 3rd Annual Handmade Market on Saturday. Over a dozen artists and makers put up booths to sell their items such as plants, dreamcatchers, paintings, crystals, jewelry, bath salts, and much more. For some of the vendors, this was their first time setting up shop, while others had been to every Handmade Market event.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/20/22
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Bark in the Park planned for Oct. 15
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Short's Trash Service and the SEK Humane Society have announced the return of their 8th Annual Bark In The Park event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Schlanger Park.
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9/20/22
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Wilson Medical Center to host Neodesha Fall Festival in October
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The Wilson Medical Center Resource Development Team is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Riverwalk Park in Neodesha.
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9/20/22
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