The Morning Sun

When former Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center CEO Jonathan Davis decided to step down from the post he’d held for three years, he made a call to an old friend. Full Story »

A networking agreement signed Tuesday in Pittsburg made Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center the official supporting hospital for Oswego Community Hospital. Full Story »

Pittsburg city employees will pay a bit more for health insurance next year. Full Story »

In the midst of praising department heads for tightening their budgetary belts over the course of the year, one Crawford County department is still having cutback issues. Full Story »

If the zoot suit didn’t give it away, the silly hats and cowbells surely did. Full Story »

When the general election of 2010 rolls around, members of the recently-deployed 226th Engineering Battalion have measures in place to make sure their votes will count. Full Story »

Citing success from last year’s inaugural program and the never-ending need for seatbelt advocacy, Crawford County Sheriff Sandy Horton launched this year’s Seatbelts Are For Everyone campaign Tuesday during an assembly at Pittsburg High School. Full Story »

Dream businesses, including a Mexican restaurant, a pediatric clinic in Africa and a massage therapy salon in Nome, Alaska were presented Monday and Tuesday during the seventh annual business plan competition in the Pittsburg High School entrepreneurship class. Full Story »

As the threat of potential winter weather approaches, Crawford County Road and Bridge crews have already started their preparations for what could lie ahead. Full Story »

Operation Wrap Up free used coat giveaway will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Frontenac Town Hall. Full Story »

Via Christi Health announced today that Randall Cason has accepted the position of president and CEO of Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center in Pittsburg. Cason’s starting date is yet to be determined. Full Story »

Turkey, homemade stuffing and pies were on the menu Sunday when George C. Brown American Legion Post No. 26 honored area widows of veterans at the Girard post home. Full Story »

As a Pro Bowl punter for the Buffalo Bills, Brian Moorman will be all over the place this holiday season — from Kansas City this weekend to Atlanta the Sunday after Christmas. His presence, however, will be felt throughout the local community all this month. Full Story »

As part of the agreement in May that gave Arma city employees a 2 percent raise, the Arma City Council vowed to discuss an additional 1 percent increase this December. Full Story »

A water leak has prompted a Girard man to seek relief from the Girard City Council. Thomas Davis sent an e-mail to First Ward Councilmember Susan Thom about his “astronomical” water leak that accumulated a bill total of $876.73 — $489.67 was for water use and $266.88 for sewer. Full Story »

Frontenac City Administrator Dan Brunetti said Monday that the city’s budget is in “pretty good shape,” despite the tough economic times. Full Story »

South Kansas & Oklahoma railroad officials will close K-102 west of Scammon Wednesday and Thursday. Full Story »

One person sustained injuries during a two-vehicle accident Sunday night at the intersection of Centennial and Rouse. Full Story »

Firefighters with the Weir Fire Department contained a garage fire that occurred early Sunday morning. Full Story »

Jason Newport had taken just a few steps toward the chartered bus when a young girl’s voice caught his attention. “Take care of yourself, daddy.” Newport, a member of the 226 Engineering Company that is preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, turned around and looked at his 5-year-old daughter, Allyson. Full Story »

 When the 226 Engineering Company shipped out Saturday, the city of Girard lost more than just a citizen. It also lost a firefighter. Full Story »

With a just over half a year until his tenure as USD 247 superintendent ends, Tim Burns remains on the lookout for his next professional challenge. And finding it may lead him back to his roots. Burns, who will retire as the Southeast school district’s top administrator at the end of this school year, said Saturday that he has his sights set on a possible return to teaching — a job he last held ... Full Story »

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department suspects arson is the cause of two fires at the same residence in a week span. Full Story »

After a three day trial, a jury in Girard convicted Joshua Clary, Pittsburg, of Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape and Criminal Threat for an incident occurring on June 2 in Pittsburg.   The jury was deadlocked on one count of aggravated assault.  Clary will be held in the Crawford County Jail pending sentencing scheduled for January 25, 2010.  Clary will be facing over 14 years in prison. Full Story »

A Jasper, Mo., woman was injured in an accident Friday in Pittsburg. Full Story »