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Safehouse Crisis Center receives funds from state
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — More than $1.6 million has been awarded to Kansas to help support victims of domestic violence and increase parents’ visitation time with children. Gov. Laura Kelly …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/9/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, November 8
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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11/8/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, November 8
Salvation Army Christmas Sign-Up
All eligible families/persons are invited to pre-register at the Salvation Army. Each household receives a food …
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11/8/23
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Allaying the confusion
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — During Monday night’s city council meeting, a pair of Frontenac citizens expressed concern about access to their own property along Hugh Street in Frontenac should the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/8/23
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Arma Council approves hours for park closure
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ARMA, Kan. — Following a passionate discussion, the Arma City Council voted Monday to close the city’s parks between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The dialogue began with …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/8/23
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Spirit of giving
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Residents made their way into The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center in Pittsburg throughout Tuesday morning and afternoon to sign up for a Christmas assistance …
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11/8/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, November 7
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook …
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11/7/23
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Tuesday, November 7
Salvation Army Christmas Sign-Up
All eligible families/persons are invited to pre-register at the Salvation Army. Each household receives a food …
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11/7/23
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SWMO sailor awarded Quilt of Valor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, U.S. Navy veteran Wayne Reinhart received a Quilt of Valor in a short ceremony at the Pittsburg State Veterans’ Memorial for his …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/7/23
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SEKHS virtual auction begins
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Held throughout this week, the Southeast Kansas Humane Society (SEKHS) of Crawford County is holding its third annual ‘Paws for a Cause’ virtual auction.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/7/23
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Judicial branch working on phased recovery of its information systems
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Efforts are underway to bring judicial branch information systems back online in phases, although there is not a firm timeline when they will be fully restored.
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11/7/23
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39th Annual Pittsburg Toy Run held Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — While Thanksgiving approaches, the Christmas spirit came alive Saturday afternoon as motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the Crawford County area took part in this …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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11/7/23
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Benefits of a simple act of kindness
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ARMA, Kan. — It’s not such a big thing, really -- just a lap-sized crocheted afghan. Something to ward off the chill. But woven through each brightly colored pattern is a message: …
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By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net
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11/7/23
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Special program to be held at Miners Hall Museum
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — On Sunday at 2 p.m., the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin is hosting a special program presented in conjunction with the quarterly exhibit “Croatian Heritage in SE …
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11/7/23
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Club Notes
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Saturday, November 4
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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11/4/23
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Saturday, November 4
AFG: Pumpkin Fall Centerpiece w/Sara Prince
Workshop attendees will learn how to prepare a pumpkin vase with dry foam inserts and faux fall foliage. All …
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11/4/23
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There's No Place Like "Home"
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PITTSBURG, Kan.— Once a year, every Saturday before Halloween, musical magic has happened for 43 years at LJs Homebrew. This is Pittsburg's best kept musical secret that brings together friends …
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By Char Strong / news@morninsun.net
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11/4/23
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Salvation Army “Toy Run” today!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It is quite a sight to see leather wearing bikers with a big stuffed animals on the back of their rides, but that is what is happening today during the 39th Annual …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/4/23
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Kansas Reflector staff visits Pittsburg State
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hosted by the Pittsburg State University Department of Communication and PSU Student Publications, three staff members of the Kansas Reflector visited the campus Thursday …
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11/4/23
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‘No comment’
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GIRARD, Kan. — After weeks of casting doubt on the county commission’s decision to allocate $700,000 to refurbish the Washington School into a childcare center, Commissioner Carl Wood …
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11/4/23
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