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My favorite reference librarian sent me a marvelous poem by Alberto Rios on Thanksgiving, saying it speaks directly to her feelings about the holiday. I found it so profound that I forwarded it to friends and family and read it aloud at the O’Nelio family gathering on the farm in Dunkirk. more

J.T. Knoll / [email protected] | 11/26/22

Pittsburg began a new Thanksgiving tradition as Turkey Trotters brave the rain and gather in the Evergy Courtyard at Fourth and Broadway, the start of a 5K run/walk on Thanksgiving morning.

Turkey Trot triumph

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Despite less than a month of planning, Pittsburg’s Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot was a huge success, exceeding all expectations. Renato Pinto, organizer of the event, said they only expected about 20 to 30 participants. Instead, over 100 people braved the light rain Thursday morning. Pinto said he lost count after 110. more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 11/26/22

Carolyn Zagonel, Brian and Donna Cronister share French Cookie recipes to a full room at the Crawford County Historical Museum on Monday.

French cookie demo at CCHM

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The French cookie is a tradition around the holidays in southeast Kansas and memories of French cookie traditions and recipes were shared at the Crawford County Historical Museums event on Monday. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 11/23/22

Chile verde can utilize turkey leftovers — or not!

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This is not a leftover turkey recipe, but do not fret. While this recipe focuses on pork, the beauty of a chile verde is that you can use the recipe as a template and substitute in your favorite meat for the pork. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 11/23/22

A cranberry conundrum

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Tradition has it that a Thanksgiving turkey dinner is not complete without cranberry sauce. Tradition also has it that every November, I find myself scratching my head, trying to reimagine cranberry sauce. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 11/16/22

Julia Robertson, second from right, and members of the Therapeutic Interventions for Older Adults class at the Pittsburg Family YMCA.

College students partner with senior citizens on wellness activities

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Julia Robertson always thought her future career would involve working with children. A class that meets every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Family YMCA has changed her thinking: now she’s planning to work with older adults. more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 11/15/22

Rice inspiration

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This dish is inspired by two rice dishes: pilaf and maqluba. In a pilaf, the rice is sauteed to lightly toast the grains and then steamed in a flavorful broth, along with aromatics such as onion, garlic and spices such as cumin and coriander. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 11/9/22

Turkey Trot planned for Thanksgiving Day

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A new Pittsburg tradition is in the making with a 5K Turkey Trot through downtown that begins at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 11/8/22

Good fat for the holidays

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The holidays are approaching, and cheese and charcuterie boards are a great way to entertain. Look to France for inspiration and add duck rillettes to your charcuterie board. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 11/2/22

Bland, rubbery cheese need not apply

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As the saying goes, if it's not broken, don't fix it. I agree with this philosophy, but with one caveat: You can always add more cheese — especially when making a potato gratin. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 10/26/22

A dance performance from a previous Pittsburg State University Diwali Night event.

PSU Indian Student Association to host Diwali Night

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The Indian Student Association at PSU will once again share their culture with the campus and community with Diwali Night, an annual festival that will be held starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 10/26/22

Kansas Game Warden Austin Sievert works with his K-9 partner Apollo to demonstrate evidence retrieval.

Game warden’s job completed by new partner

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According to him, Kansas Game Warden Austin Sievert has the perfect job. After all, he gets to hang out outdoors all day long and play with his dog. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/22/22

Why I cook

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You might agree when I say that life feels uncertain right now. There is a new normal replacing many assumptions and expectations we had taken for granted. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 10/19/22

Amber Chrysler of Joplin and her dogs Peter, a terrier mix, and Kent, a Labrador Retriever,collected quite the haul at Bark in the Park on Saturday, winning first and second in the Best Trick category, and Peter taking Best In Show.

People and pups play in the park

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Bark in the Park is quickly becoming a favorite tradition in Pittsburg, along with Art Walk, Little Balkans Days, and Pitt State Homecoming. More than 20 local vendors showed up to support the Southeast Kansas Humane Society’s (SEKHS) 8th Annual Bark in the Park celebration on Saturday at Schlanger Park. more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 10/18/22

Gentry Warren chose his house in Pittsburg for this back porch, which makes a perfect painting studio, currently featuring a large-scale work in progress.

Pittsburg marks fresh start for baker turned painter

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With a love of pastry and a degree in culinary arts, you might think Gentry Warren was all set to be the next big thing in the food world. Instead, he moved to Pittsburg and changed his focus to painting. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/15/22

Gala attendees mingle and view the artwork created by children from the Family Resource Center on Thursday, Oct. 13. The gala was hosted at the Doggie Bag in downtown Pittsburg.

Collaboration of local organizations fosters children’s art, builds community relations

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Local organizations the Family Resource Center and the Doggie Bag came together in collaboration this week to host an art gala, featuring work of daycare and pre-school children. more

By Morie Price / [email protected] | 10/15/22

Back to banana basics

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Are you in the mood for a prepackaged healthy snack? Or how about a slice of quick bread to accompany your morning cup of coffee? Look no further than the ubiquitous banana. more

By Lynda Balslev / [email protected] | 10/12/22

The Columbus High School Marching Band marches in the annual Columbus Day parade on Saturday.

Columbus Day Festival [Photo gallery]

Photos from the annual Columbus Day Festival in Columbus, Kansas. more

10/12/22

Taking a break from setting up for a show by Trout Fishing in America, Carol Puckett and Rob Poole enjoy the seats at the Miller Theater inside the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University. The couple founded Olive Street Concerts, which sponsors concerts at their house in Pittsburg. This year they have partnered with the Bicknell Center to expand the possibilities.

Couple builds community through music

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Carol Puckett and Rob Poole used to enjoy going to house concerts in Kansas City, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Manhattan, Kansas. But then the price of gas went up, and the trips had gotten exhausting. more

By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist | 10/8/22

Move ‘22

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Pittsburg residents gathered this week to play, laugh and interact together in a multigenerational block party. more

Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected] | 10/8/22