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From Arcadia last month to Mulberry this month, the Northeast School District continues to embrace the longstanding hist...
07/19/2025

From Arcadia last month to Mulberry this month, the Northeast School District continues to embrace the longstanding history of its surrounding areas. On Thursday, the district hosted “Celebrating Mulberry School History” at the Mulberry Senior Citizens Center.

From the school’s history to shared memories, read more about Mulberry’s history here: morningsun.net/stories/celebrating-mulberry-school-history,224295

Two individuals were recently commended by the Frontenac American Legion during its monthly meeting. A sense of pride a...
07/18/2025

Two individuals were recently commended by the Frontenac American Legion during its monthly meeting.

A sense of pride and patriotism could be felt at the John F. Derby Post #43 Wednesday evening as longtime members Gerald Gorman and Clifford Cherry were honored for 60 and 70 continuous years of service to the local legion, respectively.

07/17/2025

One of the recipients of the “Hunger Free Kansas” initiative was Wesley House in Pittsburg, which received a larger portion than many of the other recipients — $5,700.

With the grant funds obtained, Wesley House plans to hold a seminar-type event, inviting all food resource organizations and non-profits throughout the county, from the Crawford County Health Department to the Salvation Army to the Arma Food Pantry.

READ MORE: https://www.morningsun.net/stories/wesley-house-receives-mini-grant,223509

Crossing at 600 and 250th is closed while work is being done.
07/16/2025

Crossing at 600 and 250th is closed while work is being done.

UPDATE THE ROAD IS BACK OPEN

🚧 Road Closure Alert 🚧

The railroad crossing at 600 and 250th will be closed until further notice as crews work on the crossing.

Please plan ahead and use an alternative route. Thank you for your patience and understanding!K

Thanks to Ryan Insurance, this story is free to read! No subscription required! Thank you Ryan Insurance for supporting ...
07/14/2025

Thanks to Ryan Insurance, this story is free to read! No subscription required! Thank you Ryan Insurance for supporting local journalism!

McKenna Shaw, a 2020 Pittsburg High School graduate, is making waves in her career as an actress and singer. Next week, she will set sail with Royal Caribbean Group, the world's second-largest cruise line operator, as one of their performers.

READ FOR FREE: https://www.morningsun.net/stories/pittsburg-native-lands-cruise-gig,222717

Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson said this week that Kansas school districts are in line to lose nearly $50 mi...
07/14/2025

Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson said this week that Kansas school districts are in line to lose nearly $50 million in Title funding if none of the frozen funds are released. For USD 250, in Pittsburg, it would mean a loss of nearly $550,000.

This week, USD 250 Superintendent J.B. Elliott and Assistant Superintendent Lee have been scrambling to come up with alternative budget plans that do not include the aid that had been promised. Similar discussions are happening in every district office in the area.

READ MORE: https://www.morningsun.net/stories/local-schools-brace-for-loss-of-federal-funds,221937

07/12/2025

Kite Festival is underway at the Pittsburg High School! This family friendly event is happening till 4 p.m. Don't have a kite? Volunteers are handing out kites to use during the event! Check Tuesday's edition for pictures!

The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department hosted its “Little Pickles Pickleball Clinic” Monday through Wednesday, at...
07/11/2025

The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department hosted its “Little Pickles Pickleball Clinic” Monday through Wednesday, at which kids learned the basics of pickleball, a sport that continues to rise in popularity. Held at the newly renovated Jack Johnson Pickleball Courts, the clinic featured two sessions with kindergarten through second grade in the first session followed by third through sixth grade, receiving instruction from Marybeth Grimes.

Although many people see her work every day, most don’t know the artist behind the paint. Pittsburg native Jenna Spencer...
07/11/2025

Although many people see her work every day, most don’t know the artist behind the paint. Pittsburg native Jenna Spencer is currently working on her 16th mural in the downtown area.

“I really enjoy working on a large scale, but also I enjoy the community aspect of it,” Spencer said. “Murals allow people who maybe don’t often get into art galleries to still see a piece of art. It’s for the masses to enjoy.”

READ MORE: https://www.morningsun.net/stories/muralist-paints-for-community-enjoyment,221806

The Kansas Department of Commerce announced the recipients of the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). The Coloni...
07/10/2025

The Kansas Department of Commerce announced the recipients of the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). The Colonial Fox Theatre Foundation was awarded $81,000 in 50 percent tax credits. After all tax credits are purchased, the Foundation will have received $162,000 in total funds to work on restoring the historic landmark.

"...These credits will accelerate our fundraising, re-energize our supporters, and help us fill the gap needed to complete our next construction phase, which is scheduled to start this winter," Fox Foundation Board Member Sarah Runyon said. "It’s time to get people back inside the Fox enjoying this beautiful venue and experiencing what a historic theatre can do for downtown.”

READ MORE: https://www.morningsun.net/stories/colonial-fox-awarded-tax-credits,221146

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The History of your local Newspaper

The Morning Sun is a newspaper published in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. Though its history dates to the 1880s, it has been known as the Morning Sun since 1973.

The Morning Sun traces its origin to the Pittsburg Headlight, a weekly which began publication in 1885, under the ownership of brothers Millard Fillmore (M.F.) Sears and W.F. Sears and cousin Harry Sears. M.F. Sears soon became the sole owner and took on Clarence W. (C.W.) Moore as his partner. In 1886, the Headlight bought out the Pittsburg Democrat, which had been published by Thomas P. Montfort. (Montfort had acquired that publication around 1881, when it was called The People's Exponent (founded 1880), and had renamed it. By 1887, Sears and Moore were publishing the Pittsburg Daily Headlight as a daily paper. After C.W. Moore bought out M.F. Sears' interest, he began publishing with his father, William Moore (d. 1897) as "William Moore and Son" by 1888. Two other sons of William Moore, J.T. and George A., joined by 1896, and eventually succeeded to ownership of the paper.

In 1915, Paul Jones founded the Pittsburg Sun, which was a morning paper. The Moore brothers purchased that paper in 1927, and both the Headlight and Sun were purchased that year by Oscar Stauffer. Stauffer's media holdings developed into Stauffer Communications.

Perhaps the most notable editor of the papers was Frederick W. (F.W.) Brinkeroff (b. Feb. 13, 1885, d. Aug. 13, 1966), who became editor of the Headlight in 1911, and also editor of the Sun in 1927. He served as editor of both papers until his death in August 1966, and was soon after inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame.