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Fourth through eighth grade students were selected as Central School’s Students of the Month last week. Pictured are fourth grader Gentry Holt (bottom center), fifth grader Trevin Laws (bottom left), sixth grader Kai Langerot (top left), eighth grader Aubrie Wilson (top right) and seventh grader Jaiden Campbell (bottom right). Photos by Jacob Spencer.

Fourth through eighth grade students were selected as Central School’s Students of the Month last week. Pictured are fourth grader Gentry Holt (bottom center), fifth grader Trevin Laws (bottom left), sixth grader Kai Langerot (top left), eighth grader Aubrie Wilson (top right) and seventh grader Jaiden Campbell (bottom right). Photos by Jacob Spencer.

Scottish Rite to recognize members

News Staff
Friday, November 26, 2021
All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are asked to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting on Thursday, December 2, at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street in Pittsburg.

Christmas elf hunt returns

News Staff
Friday, November 26, 2021
Columbus Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Elf Hunt back to the Christmas celebration December 1. Five elves will be hidden downtown. Write down where you see them for a chance to win a special prize. Entry forms can be picked up from the Labette Bank table near the fire department grill.
First Grade Teacher Carli Miller stands on stage in Riverton High School’s auditorium with the PTO Carnival King Colton Bebee and Queen Paige Boyes. The students are seen helping her draw tickets for prize money awarded to three of the event’s lucky attendees. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

First Grade Teacher Carli Miller stands on stage in Riverton High School’s auditorium with the PTO Carnival King Colton Bebee and Queen Paige Boyes. The students are seen helping her draw tickets for prize money awarded to three of the event’s lucky attendees. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Large turnout for Riverton Elementary School carnival

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, November 26, 2021
Families of Riverton students gathered in the school for a night dedicated to celebrating their achievements. Thirty-four children from pre-K through fifth grade managed to raise $6,700 for Riverton’s PTO program, earning the community a school carnival on Saturday evening.
American Bank donates to Baxter food pantry

American Bank donates to Baxter food pantry

American Bank donates to Baxter food pantry

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Each year in November, the American Bank collects non-perishable items. They also do a quarterly fundraiser called Jeans for a Cause where the employees of the bank can wear jeans on Mondays when they donate $2.
Area students named to LCC Phi Theta Kappa

Area students named to LCC Phi Theta Kappa

Area students named to LCC Phi Theta Kappa

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Labette Community College inducted new members into the Tau Theta Chapter Thursday, November 18. Students are invited to join the International Honor Society of the Two Year College, Phi Theta Kappa, if they have completed 12 hours and earned at least a 3.
TITANS OF THE WEEK

TITANS OF THE WEEK

TITANS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Seven Titan Concert Band Students were selected to the Kansas Music Educators Associations District Band following tryouts in early November.

Baxter Springs Central students write essays thanking veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Recently students at Central Elementary School in Baxter Springs were asked by their principal, Kevin Wade to write essays on how to show thankfulness to veterans. The winning essays are being printed here. By Addison Queen I am very thankful for the U.S. Military for everything they do.
Community members, students assemble Thanksgiving food boxes

Community members, students assemble Thanksgiving food boxes

Community members, students assemble Thanksgiving food boxes

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
All hands were on deck Monday morning as Columbus Unified High School students and other community members assembled Thanksgiving food baskets. The baskets were distributed Tuesday afternoon. Anna Head was moving boxes of peanut butter Monday morning.
Lexy Stone

Lexy Stone

Lexy Stone

News Staff
Monday, November 22, 2021
Lexy Stone helps carry turkeys from the truck into Columbus Unified High School. The turkeys were donated by Congressman Jake LaTurner to be used in the Community Thanksgiving baskets that will be given out to those in need in the Columbus School District.
Regina Jameson

Regina Jameson

Regina Jameson

News Staff
Monday, November 22, 2021
Regina Jameson, Pat Spriggs, Kay Amyx and Carol Mattox put the finishing touches on the boxes for soldiers. Beta Sigma Phi members recently gathered to assemble and ship the boxes overseas.
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