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Local DAR chapter honors vets
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is dedicated to promoting Historic Preservation, education, and patriotism. To that end, members …

NAC reviews online survey
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) reviewed the results of their recent online survey about neighborhood names, concerns, and improvements. The survey has …

‘Until every pet has a home’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Like many animal shelters across the nation, overpopulation and overcrowding is an ongoing issue for the SEK Humane Society.    “We are still currently at …

‘Music on the Lake’ begins Friday
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FARLINGTON, Kan. — Nestled in the northern region of Crawford County is Crawford State Park, also known as Farlington Lake, offering everything from camping to trail hiking to fishing.  …

EDAC recommends funding for CHCSEK project
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) President Jason Wesco, along with members of his team, met with the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Wednesday …

Miners’ Hall celebrates 12 years
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FRONTENAC, Kan. —   Members of Miners Hall Museum Foundation celebrated their 12th anniversary and were treated to homemade antipasto and wine served by Pittsburg Area Young Professionals …

Pizza, special friends & a lot of love
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What’s the key to making a really good craft pizza? “Follow directions and don’t mess up.” Chesli should know. The 13-year-old got a hands-on lesson at pizza making this week at Drop the H Brewing Company as part of a fun event sponsored by Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters.

SEK Highway 69 Strategic Alliance holds first meeting
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new alliance has formed to counter efforts by the Kansas Department of Transportaion (KDOT) to build a new bypass around the cities of Arma, Frontenac, and Pittsburg …

Pawprints on the Heartland to host open house, adoption event
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For those thinking about adopting a cat while looking for something fun to do during the weekend, this Saturday might be the lucky day.    Pawprints on the …
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Two Lamar teens set egg toss world record
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 3, 1924 Coal fields in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas will compete more favorably with the Illinois …
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From muleskinner to maestro
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Some of the following column was excerpted from the 1976 Morning Sun Centennial Edition. — J.T.K. John J. Richards, who labored for a time as a “muleskinner” in district coal …
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Gutsy pitching, aggressive offense, spectacular defense secure PSU double-header win
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 2, 1924 Buying cigarettes in Pittsburg will soon be as difficult as finding a relic of King Tut's tomb in the …
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Cherokee postmaster removed after investigation
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E xcerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 1, 1924 The effect of the present work stoppage in the Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas mines of District 14 is …
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WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024--Textron Aviation today announced the grand opening of the company’s largest parts distribution facility at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With the …
LAWRENCE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024--NetXD is now supporting live transactions on the Federal Reserve’s instant payments rail, the FedNow Service. NetXD is certified to enable Send and …
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Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. The bill would require …

AP Week in Pictures: Global April 26 - May 2, 2024 Tent encampments of protesters calling on universities to stop doing business with Israel or companies they say support the war in Gaza have spread to multiple U.S. …
For decades, Moscow has sought to silence its critics abroad From its earliest days, the Soviet Union’s intelligence services — whether known as the Cheka or the names of any of its successor agencies like the KGB — kept the government in power by …
Kremlin critics say Russia is targeting its foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment of Russians abroad have been blamed on Moscow’s intelligence operatives across Europe and elsewhere. Despite …
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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 …

Gorillas' softball game in MIAA tournament postponed
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Pittsburg State's quarterfinal softball game against Fort Hays State on Thursday night in the MIAA Postseason Tournament in Edmond, Okla., has been postponed.

Pittsburg boys win Coffeyville invitational
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bsisney@morningsun.net Pittsburg boys golf won the par-72 Coffeyville Invitational on Tuesday, shooting a four-man team score of 327 with three golfers among the top-10 placers. Zach Ward …

Pittsburg baseball overpowers Labette County
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Pittsburg baseball overpowers Labette County By Brock Sisney bsisney@morningsun.net Pittsburg baseball scored four runs in the first, nine in the third and two in the fourth to earn a …

Frontenac run-rules nationally ranked Diamond
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  FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Diamond Wildcats entered Tuesday's game against Frontenac ranked ninth in the USA Today/NFCA Super 25 poll and 31-0 on the season. The Wildcats left …
Regional Sports
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs multiyear extension with JTG Daugherty Racing for NASCAR Cup Series

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has signed a multiyear extension with JTG Daugherty Racing to drive the No. 47 in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team announced the deal on Thursday. Stenhouse won the Daytona 500 for …

Erik Jones cleared to return by NASCAR but will sit out Kansas race after back injury at Talladega Erik Jones was cleared by doctors and approved to return by NASCAR on Thursday, but his Legacy Motor Club team will hold him out of this weekend’s race at Kansas Speedway to allow him more time to …
Lawmakers want the Chiefs and Royals to come to Kansas, but a stadium plan fizzled Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure Kansas City’s two biggest professional sports teams across the Missouri border, but an effort to help the Super Bowl champion Chiefs and Major League …
National sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and …

Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her “dream of Paris is over” after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery. A bronze medalist in the 3,000-meter …

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates after his goal against the Boston Bruins during third-period action in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto, Thursday, May 2, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series. …

Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference …

Matt Wallace takes 1-shot lead at Byron Nelson, with defending champ Jason Day 3 back

Matt Wallace of England gestures before teeing off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Thursday, May 2, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Matt Wallace has a one-shot lead over seven players in the first round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The 34-year-old Englishman finished three strokes ahead of defending champion Jason Day. Hometown …

Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on …
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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 …
World
German foreign minister, EU nations say Russia will face consequences for cyberattack

Germany says Russia will face consequences after accusing its military intelligence service of masterminding an “absolutely intolerable” cyberattack. European Union member countries also said …

Ukrainian officials urge Western partners to speed up military aid deliveries amid Russian onslaught Ukraine’s president and foreign minister say they have pressed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron to accelerate the delivery of promised military aid to Kyiv. Their appeal during Cameron's …
Cambodia's Supreme Court upholds the 2-year prison sentence of a casino strike leader Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the two-year prison sentence of a labor union leader who led a long-running strike against the country’s biggest casino. Chhim Sithar, president of the Labor …
Obituaries
Raynard Edwards, Jr.
Raynard Eugene Edwards Jr., age 62, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on March 31, 2024.
Nancy Bradrick
Nancy Ellen Bradrick, 58, of Pittsburg, Kansas, died April 25, 2024, at her home following an illness.
Gerald "Jerry" Oertle
Gerald "Jerry" Oertle, 88, of Jasper, MO, passed away on April 28, 2024, at St. Luke Nursing Home in Carthage, Missouri.
Gerald "Gerry" Kramer
Gerald "Gerry" Kramer, 83, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2024, at his home.
Calvin Eugene Bunney
Calvin Eugene Bunney, 56, of rural Asbury, Missouri died at 9:46 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Arma Health and Rehabilitation Center at Arma, Kansas.
City Life

Green Seasoning
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Are you seeking inspiration for a festive seasonal platter to serve for brunch? Look no further than this green and grainy salad, layered with fresh and simple ingredients that sing spring. Al dente …

  • Club Notes
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    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous   Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

  • Area Events
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    Friday, May 3   Music on the Lake    This music series is organized by Friends …

  • Club Notes
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    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous   Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

  • Area Events
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    Thursday, May 2   National Day of Prayer   The Pittsburg Ministerial Alliance …

  • Cheating wife still calling the shots in damaged union
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    DEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally …

  • Older, Wiser, Better
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    I like old people.   I liked them even before I joined their ranks. Many older folks tend to …

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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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