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Area landowners speak out against wind, solar
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission room was packed on Friday as dozens of local landowners were present to show support for a moratorium on any further development of wind and solar …

PSU students celebrate upcoming graduation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With graduation in just two weeks, Pittsburg State Alumni & Constituent Relations decided to celebrate the achievement and efforts of the university’s senior and …

ED ASTRA aims at tackling rural teacher shortage
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Newly formed, a group of Kansas State University education majors hopes to address the teacher shortage within rural communities.   ED ASTRA, or Education Advocates …
Making a point

PHS students present TEDx Talks
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Some Pittsburg High School students spent Thursday morning making a point. Lighthearted or serious, the students in Advanced Placement Language and Composition class presented a series of TEDx talks for their peers, parents and teachers in the PHS auditorium.

Chanute company looking to expand in Pitt
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Josh and Meg Smeed, owners of Oakwood Homes in Chanute, met with city officials on Thursday to discuss expanding their business into Pittsburg.   “Not enough …

Girard Council, Wildcat Extension discuss CDBG project
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Monday’s Girard City Council meeting, a couple of representatives from the Crawford County Fair Board and Wildcat Extension District received permission from …

SEK Recycling Center aims for new baler
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The SEK Recycling Center in Pittsburg has launched its next fundraising effort with assistance needed from the community to acquire a new recycling baler.   …

County looks at ARPA timelines
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GIRARD, Kan. — When the pandemic struck, Congress authorized a release of funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help local governments through a series of grants. As those grants …

Harrigans’ Barn scheduled for Saturday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Returning to the Girard area for the 15th time, Harrigans’ Barn is scheduled to open on Saturday, featuring a multitude of vendors from the Crawford County and the …

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Looking Back
From Our History

ROTC runs battle drills; Fourth Street gets flooded
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 27-29, 1924 The Ku Klux Klan last night held dedicatory ceremonies at Fair Grounds Park, on which it …
From Our History

UFOs reported over Mt. Olive Cemetery
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 26, 1924 In what was considered the most finished rendition of the oratorio ever given in Pittsburg, the …
Little Balkans Chronicles

From St. Mary’s to Hot Springs
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It occurred to me this week that I published six episodes of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s ‘The Joy of Working’ without giving much background on her start in Pittsburg and life following …
From Our History

Pittsburg approves construction of Alumni Center
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 24, 1924 A Carthage, Mo., man was seriously injured, suffering mangling of his left foot as he attempted to …

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Kansas
Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical use of marijuana or expanded their Medicaid programs for at least another year. Republicans state senators on …
A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it or even children’s social transitioning. Teachers and social workers who support LGBTQ+ …

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Spring Home and Lawn 2024

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Nation
Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones

For many in the graduating class of 2024, the unrest at campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war has marked an emotional end to their college experiences that started amid a pandemic. …

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities. But five months before the general election votes are cast, the former president’s campaign has …
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump during interview with Howard Stern President Joe Biden says he is willing to debate Donald Trump later this fall. Biden's comment Friday is the most definitive he's been on whether he would debate his presumptive Republican opponent. …
New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. A bulk carrier passed …

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Sports
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Frontenac wins shootout against Bishop Ward

Frontenac’s Jayden Houghton stiff arms a player from Bishop Ward during Friday night’s game in Frontenac.
FRONTENAC, Kan. — In a game filled with big plays and a combined 68 points, the Frontenac Raiders simply made more big plays in every phase of the game Friday night than the visiting Kansas …

Pittsburg softball run-rules Riverton
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Pittsburg softball brought out the bats Tuesday and earned a 12-1 run-rule win in five innings at home against Riverton. The Dragons scored their 12 runs on 16 hits and one Riverton error with …

Pittsburg edges Chanute in SEK clash
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Pittsburg baseball left eight runners on base in a 3-2 Southeast Kansas League loss Monday to Chanute at historic Jaycee Ballpark. Chanute scored two runs in the first and one in the third, …

English, Hall sign to continue college careers
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Pittsburg seniors Mason English and Jacqueline Hall put pen to paper on their post high school futures on Wednesday. English signed with Link Year Academy while Hall will continue her career in …

Colgan baseball routs Parsons
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers improved to 8-4 on the season and extended their winning streak to five games with a 15-4 win Monday against Parsons. The Panthers scored two runs in the …

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Regional Sports
This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run

This Date in Baseball, April 28 - Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run

Hunter Dickinson announces his return to KU; UCLA signs Tyler Bilodeau from portal Kansas star center Hunter Dickinson has announced he will return for a final season with the Jayhawks. Coach Bill Self also announced he has signed a fourth player from the transfer portal in Rylan …
US Figure Skating championships headed to Wichita, Kansas, next year with worlds on tap for Boston The U.S. Figure Skating championships will be held in Wichita, Kansas. The event should provide a preview of the American team that will contest the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The …

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National sports

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

People stand on stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The top 100 prospects have been scooped up by NFL teams through the first three rounds of the draft. But there's plenty of potential difference-makers sitting there Saturday when Round 4 begins. In …

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and …

Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, works against Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the suddenly defensive-minded Dallas Mavericks took a chippy 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2-1 lead in their …

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted is over. The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots to take Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the 46th pick Friday night, the second-latest …

Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Washington Nationals by center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Vincent Trocheck had a power-play goal and a …

Grace Kim opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, shooting a 5-under 66 in tricky afternoon conditions at Wilshire Country Club. A stroke ahead after an …

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‘We do it for the community.’
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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 …

Keeping Up to Code
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There are many misconceptions about city nuisance codes and their enforcement. People often wonder why others are allowed to keep their properties in such bad shape and point to problems with …

Local business approaches milestone
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MINDENMINES, Mo. —After 17 years in business, In God We Trust LLC is preparing for a major milestone later this year. Owned by Dave and Marcia Sorrick of rural Pittsburg, In God We Trust is a …

Young entrepreneur opens new office
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tree Mulkin realized a goal on Wednesday afternoon, opening her own branch office of Edward Jones financial advisors in the Northgate shopping area on 29th Street. Attended by …

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World
It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations are set against growing discontent

South Africa has marked 30 years since the end of apartheid with a ceremony in the capital. But any sense of celebration on the momentous anniversary was set against a growing discontent with the …

A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights? If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency during the June 2 elections, would she rule with gender in mind? The question has been raised ahead of the voting that will likely elect Mexico’s first female …
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensifies efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive …

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Obituaries
Helen V. Ansart
Helen V. Ansart, 83, of Arma, Kansas died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.
Grace Pugh
Grace Marie Pugh, 69, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on April 22, 2024.
Betty Hanson
Betty June Londeen Hanson, 94, of Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Robert (Bob) Morozzo
Bob passed away on April 18, 2024. Bob was born in April 1930 in Mulberry, Kansas.
Mary Jane Riney
Mary Jane Riney, 83, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Via Christi Village where she had resided for the last three years.

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City Life

Playing by ear
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“Are you going to the poetry reading at the library Sunday?’’ “Naw, I don’t like poetry. Can’t make any sense out of it.” “Really? You have …

  • Newlyweds butt heads over career and family choices
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    DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher. I have a young son, and I love being off when he is out for school …

  • Cinco de Mayo carnitas
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    Carnitas are a perfect party food for the weekend. They are great for a casual gathering and fun to …

  • Club Notes
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    Saturday, April 27   Audio-Reader Pittsburg   Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from …

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Trojan Tribune
 Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …

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Web extras
How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
From voice acting to Shakespeare: 10 outstanding summer programs for actors to sharpen performance skills
Backstage picks its 10 favorite summer theatrical programs where budding actors can hone their skills.
How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks
The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students
BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business students.
6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough
Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if federal student loans just aren't enough.

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