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The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was the featured guest for a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library. Crain discussed the challenges of running a print newspaper in the digital age, how he came to be GM, and his vision for the future of The Morning Sun.

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was invited to a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library to talk about his role in revitalizing and running the … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/19/24

Courtesy of Live Well Crawford County, featuring several employees from the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Girard residents could participate in a free laundry service at The Laundry Basket near the Girard Square throughout Thursday morning and afternoon. With a limit of 10 loads per family, attendees brought their clothes/bedding and were provided quarters, soap, and dryer sheets. For more information on future free laundry service events, call 620-704-0019.

Free laundry service provided in Girard on Thursday

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4/19/24

An empty stage awaits the actors in the Pittsburg State University Theatre program. The students, joined by some alumni, will stage several performances of “Dial M for Murder” from Thursday to Sunday in the Dotty and Bill Miller Theater at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, located at 1711 S. Homer St.

PSU Theatre to present ‘Dial M for Murder’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From “Animal Farm” to “Blithe Spirit,” the Pittsburg State University Theatre program has hosted several dazzling performances throughout the years. … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/19/24

Students at PSU cross the campus on a blustery, rainy afternoon, Thursday.

PSU says new DEI policy won’t affect them

TOPEKA — State universities in Kansas are banned from requiring prospective students, potential hires and staffers seeking promotion to disclose their views on diversity initiatives under a … more

AP and Staff reports | 4/19/24

Weekend fundraiser to benefit SEMS student

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WEIR, Kan. — The Black Diamond Masonic Lodge of Weir is scheduled to host a benefit lunch this weekend for a 10-year-old Southeast Middle School student Eva Maxton. From 11 to 2 … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/19/24

Former teacher reaches out to help a student;

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Fate sometimes has a way of intervening when you least expect it. For Martin Dickinson, Fate took the form of a Morning Sun article about the Avenue of Flags needing to raise … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

Oceanus Hopkins Regent Janie Fletcher and Treasurer Lynne Erdman present Hanna Bailey with a DAR Good Citizen Award Certificate, pin and a $100 check at the DAR’s monthly meeting at Pittsburg State.

Girard senior awarded Good Citizen

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Pittsburg awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award to Hanna Bailey, a senior … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

PSU Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Director/Professor Dr. Cheryl Giefer, Freeman Health System CEO Paula Baker, and Freeman Auxiliary Board President Kay Glendenning gather for a photo after Baker handed Giefer a $2,000 check courtesy of the Freeman Auxiliary.

PSU School of Nursing receives donation

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Eight representatives from area nursing schools gathered Wednesday afternoon, receiving a special $2,000 donation from the Freeman Auxiliary to boost training efforts. … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

Located in the main lobby of the Pittsburg Public Library, area residents can grab five seed packets per family at the library’s new ‘Seed Library’ program.

‘Take a seed, grow a garden’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Starting this spring, the Pittsburg Public Library offers more resources for would-be gardeners than simply books. Announced on Tuesday, the PPL has launched its … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

Robert Reece, the county administrator for Finney County, responds to a question during a pre-conference workshop at the 48th annual Kansas County Commissioners Association Spring Conference, Tuesday, at the Kansas Crossing Casino. The workshop was on “Budget Basics,” which organizers say is the most requested topic.

County commissioners gather for education, networking

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They all deal with their own unique set of issues, but if there is one subject that is first and foremost in the mind of every Kansas county commissioner, it’s budgeting. That was evident Tuesday as early attendees of 48th Annual Kansas County Commissioners Association Spring Conference gathered for a pre-conference workshop at the Kansas Crossing Casino. more

By Ron Womble | 4/17/24

Dan Mosier of the Heartland Beekeepers Association of Southeast Kansas, left, discusses beekeeping with John Hinrichs and other members of the group at its booth at the Pittsburg Earth Day celebration at Pritchett Pavillion in 2019.

Earth Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg and the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) will mark Earth Day with an event at the Pritchett Pavillion in Immigrant Park, 106 2nd St., from 11 … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/17/24

Arma Council conveys property to county native

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ARMA, Kan. — A local resident is one step closer to building the dream home for her parents. Angela Meyer, of Meyer Family Enterprises LLC., visited the Arma City … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/17/24

Frontenac City Council gets new digs

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FRONTENAC, Kan. --- It was a busy docket for the Frontenac City Council on Monday in their new chambers at the Senior Citizens Center. The council’s last regular meeting was postponed due to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/17/24

SEK Animal Advocates host May fundraiser

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — SEK Animal Advocates is not a typical rescue. Animal Advocates has no kennels to shelter lost or unwanted dogs. Instead, they rely on the generosity of volunteers to foster … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/17/24

‘A Night in New Orleans’

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4/16/24

'If you feel different, you drive different’

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — As a marijuana-themed date draws near, a local police department is advising drivers to maintain sobriety while driving this weekend. The Girard Police … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/16/24

Miners’ Hall Museum presents:

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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners’ Hall Museum in Franklin presents its first of three programs entitled “The people and Places of West Mineral” on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. The … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/16/24

Avenue of Flags volunteers put together 20’ flagpoles and raise them at the Highland Park Cemetery over Memorial Day. The tradition has been around for over 50 years.

Long-time tradition needs help

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every Memorial Day, a small group of volunteers spends the morning erecting nearly 900 flags at the Highland Park Cemetary in Pittsburg. They return in the evening to take … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/16/24

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Rebecca Gilcrist of the Montgomery County Wildcat Extension Office passes out egg muffins to The Beach Club members during a program held Friday at which attendees had the opportunity to taste test the recipe, courtesy of the Fresh Conversations program.

‘Being energetic, active, connected and happy’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to the National Council on Aging, social isolation and loneliness can have a severe influence on seniors' health and raise the chance of death by 50 percent, which … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/13/24

Oh. My. Gourd.

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4/13/24