‘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 …

‘Preserving traditions for those who follow’
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Area Community Foundation (GACF) held its annual reception on Thursday at the St. Michaels Parish Hall for recipients of this year’s foundation grants. …

Angels Among Us receives donation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A club consisting of motorcycle riders recently gave a surprise donation to a local non-profit organization. Members of the Tornado Alley Chapter …

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County meets new KDOT engineer
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GIRARD, Kan. — Jeff Fischer is the new area engineer from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and he is “here to help.” Fischer, a resident of Fort Scott and former …

Area sixth graders graduate from Youth Leadership Program
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hundreds of Crawford County sixth graders gathered at Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday, to celebrate their graduation of the Crawford County Youth Leadership …

SOKS Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field held at Plaster Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In years past, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) has held its annual Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field event at Carnie Smith Stadium, however, this year’s event …

Urban exodus; county ponders rural resurgence
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners discussed improvements to the smaller and unincorporated communities in the county on Tuesday. Commissioner Bruce Blair forwarded a request from Walnut to …

Names & Numbers marks 50 years
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On Friday, a Pittsburg business will celebrate 50 years, and while they are proud of the accomplishments of the past five decades, their focus is definitely on the future. Names & Numbers will host an open house to mark the company’s 50th birthday from 12-2 p.m. at their office at 1225 E. Centennial Drive in Pittsburg. A light lunch will be served.

Local dojo celebrates 47 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — What started in 1977 with a group of Pittsburg State students is now celebrating 47 years in the community with an invitational tournament at the St. Mary’s …

KanREN names Byers to Board of Directors;
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Deputy City Manager Jay Byers has recently been selected to serve as the Local Government Representative on the KanREN Board of Directors. KanREN, the Kansas …

Step into the Wild West
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum will host its annual Cowboy Days event on April 26th and 27th at the Crawford County Historical Museum. This event is designed to …

Tilford Lunch and Learn held Monday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students and staff filled the PSU Overman Student Center’s Governor’s Room, Monday afternoon, to join in a conversation with the formerly incarcerated criminal …

Pittsburg approves construction of Alumni Center
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 24, 1924 A Carthage, Mo., man was seriously injured, suffering mangling of his left foot as he attempted to …

Hello, Neighbor

The Ingalls Family
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Last week I wrote about the Little House On The Prairie Site near Independence, KS. It is just one of many interesting historical sites here in our corner of the …

From Our History

Swedish-American prima donna performs at Carney Hall
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 23, 1924 Singing joyously and with an ease which left her free to enter wholeheartedly into the spirit of …

From Our History

Boxing champ advocates high school boxing classes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 20-22, 1924 An auspicious opening for the 10th annual music festival of the Teachers College was last night …

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Oklahoma prosecutors charge fifth member of anti-government group in Kansas women's killings

Oklahoma prosecutors have charged a fifth member of an anti-government group with killing and kidnapping two Kansas women. Thirty-one-year-old Paul Jeremiah Grice was charged Wednesday in Texas …

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More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?

A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe it. The findings were published Wednesday in …

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 …

Colgan baseball routs Parsons
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The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers improved to 8-4 on the season and extended their winning streak to five games with a 15-4 win Monday against Parsons. The Panthers scored two runs in the …

Frontenac softball overpowers Girard in sweep
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders maintained their unbeaten record with a sweep at home of their league and regional rival Girard on Monday night, defeating the Trojans 15-0 in four …

Frontenac baseball relies on pitching to sweep Girard
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders earned a sweep Monday night of their CNC League and regional rival Girard, prevailing 1-0 in a pitchers’ duel in the opener and then breaking out …

Titans slug past Pittsburg for doubleheader sweep
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The Pittsburg Dragons fell to the Columbus Titans 12-2 and 8-0 in a doubleheader on Tuesday in Pittsburg. The Titans broke a 2-2 game in the opener in the fourth inning with a two-run home run …

LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall

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Mbappe nets twice in 4-1 win over Lorient to put PSG on the verge of French league title

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Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons

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Wednesday, April 24 Blanket Brigade Join the Blanket Brigade in making …
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Wednesday, April 24 GPL Teen Time The Girard Public Library will be hosting a …
Flurry of new sounds drifts through quiet neighborhood

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over …

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Tuesday, April 23 Pittsburg Noon Rotary Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets …
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Tuesday, April 23 Arma American Legion Bingo Every Tuesday the Arma …
The truth comes out via conveniently timed text

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DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along …