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Heartland Electric responds to customer concerns

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the May 4th edition of the Morning Sun, it was reported that Cherokee resident Glen Peak approached the county commission over concerns about the sale of solar energy to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/15/24

USD 246 discusses open enrollment, crosswalks

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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast USD 246 Board of Education covered a multitude of topics at its monthly meeting on Monday from eighth-grade promotion to state assessments. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/15/24

CHPPGP to expand to Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains (CHPPGP) announced on Tuesday that it plans on opening a new health center in Pittsburg. The organization said the move … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/15/24

Tommy Thompson, left, and Joey Wyatt set up signage for the Heritage Tractor exhibit in the Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University, Tuesday. They will be joined over the next few days by a wide range of exhibitors in preparation for the 49th annual Four-State Farm Show, which begins on Friday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and parking is available in the Brown Parking lot east of Carnie Smith Stadium or at the Kansas Technology. Free shuttle buses and trams will operate each day.

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5/15/24

A group of children play musical chairs at “Hispanic Family Night,” Friday, in Schlanger Park. The event, which included free food and games, was hosted by SparkWheel.

SparkWheel hosts ‘Hispanic Family Night’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area agencies and businesses connected with Crawford County’s growing Hispanic community at special event on Friday evening in Pittsburg’s Schlanger Park. Hispanic … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/14/24

West Mineral Mining History

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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum is featuring a special program on Sunday, May 19, in conjunction with this quarter’s exhibit featuring West Mineral’s history as a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/14/24

Cadet Olivia Presley was the first to receive the Brian Kavanagh ROTC Scholarship sponsored by VetLinks.org. The scholarship was presented to her by Dan McNally during the ROTC awards ceremony.

VetLinks creates two PSU scholarships

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the academic year winding down and commencements scheduled across southeast Kansas, schools are holding their annual awards banquets to honor their outgoing seniors and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/14/24

Benefits enrollment specialists help families get coverage

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Thousands of Kansas children have lost their health insurance coverage following the post- pandemic, state-wide renewal process known as “unwinding,” following the end of the COVID- 19 … more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 5/13/24

Pittsburg Beautiful announces May winners

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Beautiful is pleased to announce its May awards. The homes are Nancy Wimmer, 814 W. Euclid, Ruth Coomer, 2303 California St., and Saint Peter's Episcopal … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/11/24

Throughout Friday morning, members of Ron’s Supermarket’s Bakery Department built and prepared a 40-foot strawberry shortcake. Store employees packaged the cakes in one-eighth sheet containers, which will be sold for $9.99. Single servings are $3.99. The cake will be available at the store, 310 Centennial Dr., while it lasts through the weekend.

Rise and shine, it’s baking time

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5/11/24

Courtesy of White Elephant Emporium, The Corner Patio in downtown Pittsburg at 919 N. Broadway St. had its stolen wagon recently replaced at its storefront following a theft on April 8.

Local business offers helping hand, replaces stolen wagon

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On the night of Monday, April 8, an unidentified female thief made her way to the corner of N. Broadway and W. 10th St., stealing a family heirloom from The Corner … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/11/24

Eclectic docket for county on Friday

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GIRARD, Kan. — Heather Spaur, executive director of Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) and Dr. Jeffrey Burch briefed the county commissioners on the new Behavioral Justice Department … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/11/24

Four new 2nd Lieutenants: Konya Halle, Patrick Hayes, Carson Roller and Cierra Wilson, wait for their turn to take the oath as officers in the U.S. Army.

New officers

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Pittsburg State University commencement exercises include a number of program-specific events, including the ROTC Commissioning ceremony. Four cadets were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in a ceremony held Friday in the PSU Veterans Memorial, before the university’s commencement exercises later in the day. more

By Ron Womble / [email protected] | 5/11/24

Pittsburg High School senior Kayann Humble (third from right), poses next to her painting with her mother, Elaine (second from right), her art teacher, Rolanda Root (far left), and representatives of Congressman Jake LaTurner’s office, Jacob Cochran and Grace Greene.

PHS artist honored with Capitol showing

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Each year, members of Congress conduct an art competition from within their districts and display the winning pieces in the U.S. Capitol. This year, Kansas Representative Jake … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/10/24

Steve Zimmerman observes the area where he found the lost photo that flew all the way past McCune from Barnsdall, Oklahoma, after an EF-4 tornado leveled the town of just over 1,000 residents.

McCune residents discover lost picture

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MCCUNE, Kan. — An Oklahoma woman has been reunited with a childhood photo after a destructive EF-4 tornado swept it more than 120 miles away. The northeastern town of Barnsdall, … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/10/24

PAYP continues fundraiser for school lunch debt

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its fundraising efforts this quarter, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) are raising money to help eliminate the existing school lunch debt at Frontenac … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/10/24

Courtney Palumbo, bakery manager at Ron’s IGA, adds the finishing touches to a cake that will be the centerpiece for a Pitt State student’s graduation party.

Graduations keep local bakers, decorators hopping

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Nearly every important celebration requires cake, so with university and high school graduation parties galore, area bakers and cake decorators are up to their elbows in buttercream. more

By Ron Womble / [email protected] | 5/10/24

‘Remember the First Ladies,’ written by Pittsburg native Diana Bartelli Carlin and co-authors Nancy Smith and Anita McBride. Carlin will be at the Pittsburg Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m., on Monday, May 13, to promote her book and discuss the important role First Ladies have played in American history.

Local author to showcase book at PPL

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For 236 years, the country’s first ladies have played a pivotal role in American history, often behind the scenes and overshadowed by their husbands’ … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/9/24

Chamber representatives, Abernathy Roofing and Construction, and city employees gather to cut the ribbon at Wednesday’s ceremony honoring the company’s new location at 1301 E. 4th St. in Pittsburg.

Abernathy Roofing and Construction holds ribbon cutting

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly dedicated office space for Abernathy Roofing and Construction Wednesday morning. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/9/24

‘Spring Fling’ scheduled for Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A multitude of small businesses from across the Four State region will be offering deals at The Barn at Timber Cove on Saturday, May 8, for the return of “Spring Fling … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/9/24