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As those of you who follow this space know, I am now deep down the rabbit hole of woodworking. So you can imagine how thrilled I was the other day when my grandson wanted to borrow one of my … more

By Bobby Neal Winters | 7/29/23

We need to talk about "Barbenheimer"

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First, as a cinephile, I love the excitement and enthusiasm that the whole "Barbenheimer" phenomenon brought back to cinema and what we all needed: An event. Back in the 2000s, the "Lord … more

By Char Strong / Morning Sun Columnist | 7/29/23

Into the pines

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This column originally ran, in slightly different form, on July 30, 2007. — J.T.K. A few miles on the other side of Avilla, Missouri near Plew, I passed a set of fence post signs bearing … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 7/29/23

A taste for books

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I’m in the midst of the summer doldrums—it’s too hot to cook or be outside or to do much of anything except read. And to top it off, it’s been difficult to find a book … more

Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library | 7/26/23

Gas prices

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As a child, my gorgeous wife couldn't hit a softball, but she did master the Yo-yo "walk the dog" trick. Somehow that talent never came up on our first date. Maybe not walk the dog, but we have seen … more

By Dr. Richard Baker, Fervent Wealth Management | 7/26/23

Relationships are the key

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The growth that Pittsburg has experienced would not be possible without strategic partnerships. Our partners have been large and small private businesses, federal and State agencies, and other … more

By Jay Byers / Deputy City Manager | 7/26/23

Titusville, Fl, USA - January, 15, 2022: Lockheed Martin building in Titusville, Fl, USA, an American aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation

California here I come

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I was interviewed on campus by a Lockheed recruiter who was looking for people to work in Sunnyvale, California, on the Navy’s underwater launched missile program. Hearing about any previous … more

By J.T. Knoll | 7/20/23

Nice half

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"We can still eat the good half." When I was a boy, I didn't love peeling potatoes. One time, I showed my Poppy the bad spots on the potato I was peeling, hoping I could toss it. But he said to cut … more

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF / Fervent Wealth Management | 7/19/23

‘To infinity and beyond’

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Fifty-four years ago this week people around the world were glued to their television sets, watching as US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. … more

By Carol Ann Robb / Adult Services Librarian, Pittsburg Public Library | 7/19/23

Leveraged for growth

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Over the last ten years Pittsburg has seen investments in major projects of almost $600 million. That is significant for a town of around 20,000 residents – around $30,000 per person. So where does … more

By Jay Byers / Deputy City Manager | 7/19/23

Time in a bottle

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If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I'd like to do, is to save every day 'til eternity passes away just to spend them with you. — Jim Croce Last week’s column about Walt … more

J.T. Knoll | 7/15/23

The words of a sad country song

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Music has an amazing power to move your emotions. In my case, country music can have a strong effect on me. The other day one snuck up on me. It was a song that is at least a decade old … more

By Bobby Neal Winters / Morning Sun Columnist | 7/15/23

Invite Smith and Hilderbrand to explain their positions

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A recent CBS Sunday Morning (7-2-23) story emphasized the importance of small-town newspapers much like the Morning Sun being taken over by local ownership and shining a light on local and state … more

7/15/23

Feminism is a capitalist invention

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Gk Chesterton said that… “feminism is mixed up with a muddled idea that women are free when they serve their employers but slaves when they help their husbands.” I’m bringing this quote … more

7/15/23

Sharing praise for Library’s Sing-A-Long

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Dear Editor, I just want to share my sincere thank you to the Pittsburg Public Library, Carol Robb, J.T. Knoll and anyone else who helped with the Sing-A-Long held at the Library on Sunday. What … more

7/15/23

Losing the dollar as the world's currency

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"We can always take it back." I don't know when my Craftsman tool indoctrination began, but one thing for sure, we knew if we broke it, bent it, or wore it out, we could take it back and get a new … more

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF / Fervent Wealth Management | 7/12/23

Blake Benson, President of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce

What Exactly IS a chamber of commerce?

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There’s an old adage in the chamber of commerce world: “If you’ve seen one chamber, well … you’ve seen one chamber.” The first chamber was formed in 1599 in Marseille, France, and today, … more

Blake Benson / President, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce | 7/12/23

The government that is us

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While faith in government is at historic lows, a case can be made that no government entity is more accountable or effective than local government. This is because, in a fundamental sense, local … more

Jay Byers / Deputy City Manager | 7/12/23

National Music Museum

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When you think about it, there is a museum for just about anything you can think of. Some may seem a little odd — having a museum dedicated to a food or a candy for instance — but today, let’s … more

By Lois O. Carlson / Morning Sun Columnist | 7/11/23

'Stand by your Man'

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“I don’t belong to any man.” This is something a woman could say and receive universal applause. Or almost. A man could say, “I don’t belong to any woman.” And people would just knit … more

By Bobby Neal Winters / Morning Sun Columnist | 7/8/23