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SOKS, PSU host ‘Victory Day’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) athletes from the Southeast Region hit the gridiron Friday morning, partnering with Pittsburg State University football players for a fun day of …

Cow Creek Review celebrates 40th anniversary
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new edition of the “Cow Creek Review” is available to the public.   To celebrate its 40-year anniversary, members of Pittsburg State University’s …

County explores grants; discusses solar and moratorium
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GIRARD, Kan. — Much of Friday’s county commission meeting was spent in executive session, but commissioners did hear concerns about individual solar panel sales, new grant opportunities …

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 …

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Looking Back
From Our History

40,000 coal miners return to work with new contract
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 4-6, 1924 The strike of approximately 40,000 coal miners in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas was …
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 …

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Kansas
Kansas' Republican-controlled legislature has given the state's National Guard a mission to help Texas officials in their dispute with the Biden administration over border security. They also have …
Republican officials who believe in the legitimacy of elections have formed a group that's pushing back on the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party …

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Nation
A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches' decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion

The fight to allow same-sex marriage and gay clergy has defined much of the last half-century for major mainline Protestant denominations in the U.S. Within these theologically …

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants When the United Methodist Church removed anti-gay language from its official rules last week, it marked the end of a half-century of debates over LGBTQ inclusion in America's mainline Protestant …
The American paradox of protest: Celebrated and condemned, welcomed and muzzled They’re hallmarks of American history: protests, rallies, sit-ins, marches, disruptions. They date from the early days of what would become the United States to the sights and sounds currently …
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85 Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling. A decorated Vietnam War pilot, …

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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 sweep Hillcats, advance in MIAA baseball tourney
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Pittsburg State pitching limited Rogers State to two runs in two games as the Gorillas swept the Hillcats 11-1 in seven innings Friday night and 6-1 Saturday afternoon in the first-round best-of-3 series in the MIAA Postseason Tournament at Al Ortolani Field.

Rogers State nips PSU 2-1 in nine innings in MIAA Tournament title game
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In an instant classic, top-seeded Rogers State nipped second-seeded Pittsburg State 2-1 in nine innings Saturday afternoon in the MIAA Tournament softball championship game at Gerry Pinkston Stadium in Edmond, Okla.

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 …

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Regional Sports
Christopher Bell stops run of misfortune with pole qualifying run at Kansas Speedway

Christopher Bell put an end to a run of misfortune by qualifying on the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Bell turned a lap of 183.107 mph in his No. 20 for Joe Gibbs Racing, …

Kyle Larson eyes Indy 500-Coke 600 double as busy May begins for him at Kansas Speedway Kyle Larson's busy month of May is getting going at Kansas Speedway. He will be driving his No. 5 for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. That comes after two nights driving …
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 …

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National sports

Bruins taking lessons, sense of fight into 2nd-round matchup with Panthers

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal with Morgan Geekie (39), Charlie McAvoy (73) and Brandon Carlo (25) in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery wanted to do something different with his team heading into a first-round Game 7 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Bruins were facing the prospect of …

Real Madrid needs fortress Bernabeu to live up to its reputation. Paris Saint-Germain could do with some magic from the departing Kylian Mbappé. Otherwise we could be set for a repeat of the 2013 …

Hometown champion Pantoja unanimously outpoints Erceg at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro

FILE - Alexandre Pantoja poses on the scale during a ceremonial weigh-in for the UFC 290 mixed martial arts event July 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. Flyweight champion Pantoja is scheduled to meet Steve Erceg in the main event at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)

Hometown champion Alexandre Pantoja unanimously outpointed Australian Steve Erceg on Saturday night to retain his flyweight championship at UFC 301. Pantoja (28-5), the 34-year-old flyweight champion …

Canelo Alvarez held off a feisty challenger Saturday night, proving to be the stronger and more effective boxer to retain his undisputed super middleweight championship, winning by unanimous decision …

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88) sets up to score on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) in overtime during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL …

Lionel Messi set three MLS records with a goal and five assists as Inter Miami trounced the New York Red Bulls 6-2. His six goal contributions, five assists and five assists in a half were all league …

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Business

‘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
Israel says Hamas attacks a crossing point into Gaza, wounding 10 Israelis and forcing its closure

Israel says a major crossing point used to deliver humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has come under fire by Hamas militants, forcing it to close. The Israeli military reported 10 launches at the …

Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian drones Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine as the country marks its third Easter at war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be “united in one …
3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say The state prosecutor’s office says three bodies recovered in an area of Mexico's Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a …

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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

EXPLORE CRAWFORD COUNTY
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FAMILY EVENTS Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Open to the public: Food, fresh Aguas frescas ("cool waters"), plus live music from the Pittsburg Hispanic Banda.   The Hispanic Banda includes …

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    Saturday, May 4   Crochet Ladies Group – Arma Public Library at 11:00 a.m.  …

  • Felon’s impending release sparks angst among family
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    DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Will," and I have been together for seven years. We get along great. I …

  • Green Seasoning
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    Are you seeking inspiration for a festive seasonal platter to serve for brunch? Look no further …

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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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