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Wednesday, October25
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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10/25/23
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Downtowns: The Heart and Soul of a Community
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After decades of sprawl and neglect, it is now recognized that a city’s urban core is a critical component of a community’s strength. A downtown represents the image and character of a …
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By Jay Byers / Pittsburg Deputy City Manager
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10/25/23
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Michael Fienen
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Writer’s Note: In a series of articles, I will be highlighting local candidates for USD 250 Board of Education in the upcoming November election. All candidates were sent a questionnaire and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/25/23
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County votes to keep its promise
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GIRARD, Kan. — In a lively exchange, the Crawford County Commission voted 2-to-1 in favor of officially awarding Point Forward the $700,000 originally earmarked for Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/25/23
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FRC briefs candidates on childcare
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Monday, the Family Resource Center (FRC) hosted an information session for candidates for City Commission and USD 250 School Board. Organizers said they did so not …
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By Ron Womble / [email protected]
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10/25/23
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Carrie Lance
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Writer’s Note: In a series of articles, I will be highlighting local candidates for USD 250 Board of Education in the upcoming November election. All candidates were sent a questionnaire and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/24/23
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Frontenac soldier receives Quilt of Valor
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — On Wednesday, October 18, Marc McCully was awarded a Quilt of Valor for his nearly 30 years of service in the Kansas Army National Guard. Born and raised in Frontenac, McCully …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/24/23
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Pittsburg Y to host Halloween carnival
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to Pittsburg Family YMCA Events Coordinator Logan Jones, a 20-year Pittsburg staple is returning to the Y after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
This …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/24/23
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Indian Student Association plans Diwali: Festival of Lights
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Indian Student Association at Pittsburg State University will host Diwali, the festival of lights, on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Bicknell Family Center for the …
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Special to the Morning Sun / [email protected]
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10/24/23
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Fort Scott Candlelight Tour Tickets On Sale Nov. 1
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Be an Active Part of History this Holiday Season
FORT SCOTT, Kan. — On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, tickets for Fort Scott National Historic Site’s 42nd Annual Candlelight Tour go on …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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10/24/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, October 24
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook …
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10/24/23
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Tuesday, October 24
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at …
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10/24/23
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Girard FD, PD host public tax meeting
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GIRARD, Kan. — With just over two weeks left until the 2023 City School General Election, the Girard Fire and Police Departments held a public meeting to discuss an item on the ballot.
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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10/21/23
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Megan Stoneberger-Johnson
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Writer’s Note: In a series of articles, I will be highlighting local candidates for USD 250 Board of Education in the upcoming November election. All candidates were sent a questionnaire and …
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By Dustin R. Strong/ [email protected]
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10/21/23
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Homelessness, substance abuse often linked
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From affordable housing to unemployment to poverty, there are many issues that the homeless face every day, fighting for survival.
One of the main issues for many …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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10/21/23
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CHC/SEK to build hospice house
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) announced Thursday that it will build a facility in Frontenac to care for hospice patients. Mount Carmel Hospice …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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10/21/23
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Club Notes
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Saturday, October 21
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and …
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10/21/23
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Saturday, October 21
PSU Theatre: Blithe Spirit
When successful novelist Charles Condomine needs inspiration for his latest book, he and his wife Ruth invite the eccentric …
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10/21/23
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Absolutely!
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Paula Baker, President and CEO of Freeman Health Systems, seems a little perplexed that some in southeast Kansas may have doubts that Freeman plans to build a new hospital in Pittsburg.
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By Ron Womble / [email protected]
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10/21/23
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Club Notes
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Friday, October 20
Dinner at the Arma American Legion
The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E. Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens …
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10/20/23
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