http://www.joplinglobe.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_324223227.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_324223227.html MIAMI, Okla. — Patrons of the Miami Public Library can journey through history today.The library, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Humanities Council, is featuring “Journey Stories,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit that explores the mobile nature of Americans — why they move, how they move and what that says about them. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 30. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:57:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_324005816.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_324005816.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_323230604.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_323230604.html The Sisters of Mercy Health System, the new owner of St. John’s Regional Medical Center, asked for views Thursday night about the future of local health care, and it got them — pages and pages of them.More than 125 people from Joplin and across the region were asked to describe what health care in Joplin needs to look like. They were seated at 18 tables at the Joplin Holiday Inn, where they shared their opinions and observations. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:02:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_323010312.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_323010312.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_323010106.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_323010106.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_322213651.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_322213651.html FRONTENAC, Kan. — The former business manager of the Catholic church in Frontenac, who pleaded guilty in connection with the embezzlement of $74,000, was sentenced Wednesday to three years of probation. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_321222938.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_321222938.html PITTSBURG, Kan. — Leaders from business, industry, education and government gathered Tuesday night at Pittsburg State University to hear a presentation by the Kansas Board of Regents on the economic impact that higher education institutions have and the budget issues those institutions face. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_321001610.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_321001610.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_320224808.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_320224808.html PITTSBURG, Kan. — The director of technology education at Pittsburg State University on Monday made a pitch for a statewide technology education program based on the one at Pittsburg High School.Michael Neden, PSU associate professor, made the presentation to a group of officials invited from the Kansas Department of Education. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:54:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_319215502.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_319215502.html PITTSBURG, Kan. — Seven years ago, when the Pittsburg School District received its first “standard of excellence” designation in connection with state assessments, there was a huge celebration.Years later, such awards come more regularly, and no one thinks to have a big party with cake and punch.Except this year. Test results from last spring show that Pittsburg Community Middle School earned five standards of excellence: one for every grade level in reading, a buildingwide writing award, and a buildingwide composite standard of excellence. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:53:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_319215325.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_319215325.html Floral portraits of Teresa and Taylor Kemp will be among those on the Donate Life float “New Life Rises” in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year’s Day.Teresa Kemp, 41, and her daughter, Taylor, 13, both of Pittsburg, Kan., died of injuries they suffered in a July 16 car crash when a vehicle that was being pursued by a Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy struck Teresa Kemp’s vehicle. Taylor Kemp died at the scene, and Teresa Kemp died the following week in a hospital. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:11:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_319211218.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_319211218.html PITTSBURG, Kan. — Capturing the energy of black holes to power our world sounds too futuristic to be true, but less than a century ago, nuclear energy and moon shots were far-fetched, too. Capturing that energy might not happen for generations, but Alexander Konopelko, a German physicist and assistant professor at Pittsburg State University for the past year, is laying the groundwork now. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:17:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_318221757.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_318221757.html MIAMI, Okla. — The pitter-patter of pampered paws will echo through the Miami Civic Center this winter.The Northeast Oklahoma Pet Professionals’ 5th Annual Pet Expo is coming to Miami Feb. 5 and 6. “We are very excited about this event,” said Ray Vanover, a member of the club and an organizer of the show. “We are hoping that this is the beginning of a long tradition in Miami.”It is an American Canine Association-sanctioned event, and Vanover said the opportunity to earn points toward a breed champion status will bring participants from a large region. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:09:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_317160352.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_317160352.html BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — The Baxter Springs Route 66 Visitors’ Center was recognized Friday by the National Park Service as a place that matters.Kaisa Barthuli, acting program manager with the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, made the presentation outside the restored 1930 gas station. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_317011002.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/neo_sek/local_story_317011002.html