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Local newspaper coverage is solid journalism
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This letter has three basic purposes:
First of all, I hope I properly extend a formal “thank you” for all of the organizations that are actively involved in reviewing the …
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10/7/23
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Gov't Shutdown Impact on Stocks
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"The gas pumps are turned off." A few weeks ago, my son and I tried to get gas for our bassboat from the local marina. Usually, the pumps are on during fishing season early in the morning with a …
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By Dr. Richard Baker / Fervent Wealth Management
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10/4/23
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Reader impressed with high caliber of hometown paper
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As a regular reader of the Morning Sun, I am deeply grateful that our hometown paper has a high caliber journalist in the person of Dustin Strong. In case you didn’t catch two of his recent …
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9/30/23
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Akitas: Life Long Friends
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Writer's Note. This is the second story in a two part series about my husband, Dustin Strong, and our dogs.
My husband and I have had Akitas since we have been married in 1998. My husband has …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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9/30/23
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Waiting Out the Fed's Forecast
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“Is this going to blow through or set in?” It was Labor Day, and we were on the lake a long way from our dock when storm clouds surprisingly popped up. It’s easy to get surprised by …
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Dr. Richard Baker, Fervent Wealth Management
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9/27/23
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Fall into a new book
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Now that the autumn season is officially here—at least by the calendar; you sure can’t tell by the temperatures—it’s time to pick up a book to enjoy while sipping some apple …
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Carol Ann Robb, Pittsburg Public Library
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9/27/23
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More fair memories
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Last week, I shared some of my memories of the Kansas State Fair as it related primarily to 4-H. This week, I want to take a look at the rest of the State Fair.
For years, there were two big …
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Lois O. Carlson
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9/26/23
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Civilization is coming to pieces
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Civilization is coming to pieces.
There is a group of you who read that last sentence and said, “Yeah, so what else is new?”
And I get it, people say this all the time. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/23/23
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A place to call home
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“Hey, Buddy. Glad you came. It’s more fun watching the Chiefs with a friend.”
“Thanks for inviting me. I feel the same.”
“Say, I’ve been meaning to …
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By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/23/23
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"I’m fun, fluffy … but not a fox!"
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*Writer's Note-This is a two part series of the Japanese dogs my husband and I own, the Shiba and Akita, respectively.*
Our dog, Sukoshi, has stolen my heart. He is a two-year-old Shiba …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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9/23/23
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Tear up my contract
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What follows is a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about what he called a “really a big-time sting operation” that came to Pittsburg in the 1930s. — J.T.K.
From …
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By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/21/23
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Washburn captures showdown vs. UNK
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It a matchup of nationally ranked teams, No. 15 Washburn defeated No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-15) last Friday night in an MIAA volleyball opener at Lee Arena in Topeka.
Rachel …
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Jim Henry / Sports Editor
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9/21/23
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Gas prices squeeze consumers
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"What's up with gas prices?" My 16-year-old son, who pays for his own gas, ran up the stairs very frustrated. He'd just spent $85 to fill his truck when he used to pay $65. Most Americans are feeling …
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Dr. Richard Baker, AIF / Fervent Wealth Management
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9/20/23
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Kansas State Fair memories
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Back years ago when my sister and I were in 4-H we would sometimes hear the mention of the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison. We never sent any exhibits to the state fair but one year, when my …
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By Lois O. Carlson / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/19/23
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Sinkhole synchronicity
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A couple of years back I corresponded by phone and email with Juliet Patterson, Associate Professor of English at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
She was in the process of writing a …
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By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/16/23
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The saga of Cowboy and Percy
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With the death of Obidiah, Jean and I have been between dogs.
We’ve never been intentional about dogs. We’ve always gone emotionally. We’ve not planned; …
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By Bobby Neal Winters / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/16/23
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Parity arrives in MIAA
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We’re just two weeks into the MIAA football season, and only three teams are undefeated.
Pittsburg State and Central Missouri are 2-0, and they clash at 1 p.m. Saturday in Warrensburg for …
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Jim Henry / Sports Editor
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9/14/23
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Setting the table for year-end markets
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"Will you set the table?" When my wife says this, I know I'm about to do a little work, but soon it will be time to eat. The market blues of August and September hopefully set the table for good …
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Dr. Richard L. Baker, AIF / Fervent Wealth Management
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9/13/23
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Visiting another town
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Last week, my wife and I spent a long weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Given my occupation, whenever I visit another city, I can’t help looking for interesting aspects that might be applied …
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Jay Byers / Deputy City Manager
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9/13/23
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Local ties
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Throughout the years, I have learned that the most successful programs feature local speakers and/or topics. People tend to relate more to speakers from the area or who know regional history. …
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Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library
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9/13/23
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