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Skubitz Foundation awards grants
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On Thursday, the Midwest Institutional Trust Company (MITC) awarded this year’s Leon V. and Dorothy M. Skubitz Foundation grants to three local agencies in an event that honored two “two very humble and down-to-earth” people.

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 …

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Looking Back
From Our History

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 …
Little Balkans Chronicles

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 …
From Our History

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 …
From Our History

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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Kansas
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized …
LENEXA, Kan., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House, the fastest growing sports and local apparel retailer in the nation, hit a major company milestone over the weekend by surpassing 200 storefront …

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Spring Home and Lawn 2024

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Nation
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave

South and Southeast Asian countries have been coping with a weekslong heat wave rendering record high temperatures that have posed a severe health risk. Umbrellas to shield against blazing …

The Twins and their lucky home run sausage are home safely with the winning streak still intact The Minnesota Twins are no stranger to unique home-run celebrations. They introduced a fishing vest and toy fishing pole to the dugout last season. This year, a summer sausage has become the object …
A new sea route for Gaza aid is on track, USAID says. Treating starving children is a priority The U.S. expects to have arrangements in Gaza ready for humanitarian workers to start delivering aid this month through a new sea route. It’s timed to when the U.S. military expects to finish …
United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages United Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy. The action marked the final major repeal of a …

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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 …

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 …

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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 …

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National sports

Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, right, celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on …

Luka Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, Kyrie Irving scored 28 of 30 points in a second-half surge and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 114-101 victory over …

Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack's 6 innings

Minnesota Twins' starting pitcher Chris Paddack delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox. The Twins matched win streaks in 2003 and 2006 …

The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. The Marlins say the deal is pending a review of medical information before it could be …

Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, left, passes the ball around Orlando Magic guard Joe Ingles (7) during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff …

PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp led the CJ Cup Byron Nelson after consecutive rounds of 7-under 64. He had a one-stroke lead over Troy Merritt and first-round leader Matt Wallace. Knapp has only one bogey …

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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
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in 80 years. At least 37 people have died

The civil defense agency in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul says heavy rains have killed 37 people, with another 74 still missing. The record-breaking floods have devastated cities …

Bomb kills 5 people, including children, at a refugee camp in eastern Congo The Congolese army says a bomb at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least 5 people, including children. An army spokesman blamed the attack on the Mugunga refugee camp in North Kivu on a …
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 …

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Obituaries
Peter Hamlet
Peter Leon Hamlet passed away peacefully surrounded by love on April 30, 2024.
Jeremy Williford
Jeremy Joseph Williford, 39, of Pittsburg, KS, died on April 26, 2024, at his home.
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.

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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 …

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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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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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