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Friends and family of Traci Spear (holding grandson James Hodgson) attended the pulled pork fundraiser held at the 4-H Building September 28. Proceeds will go for treatment and travel expenses.

Friends and family of Traci Spear (holding grandson James Hodgson) attended the pulled pork fundraiser held at the 4-H Building September 28. Proceeds will go for treatment and travel expenses.

Fundraiser for Spear a huge success

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
Friends and family of Traci Spear (holding grandson James Hodgson) attended the pulled pork fundraiser held at the 4-H Building September 28. Proceeds will go for treatment and travel expenses. Volunteers at the pulled pork fundraiser for Traci Spear were kept busy filling and delivering orders.
Willie Morrison drove his 1951 Farmall Tractor up the parade route at the Weir Homecoming Parade held recently.

Willie Morrison drove his 1951 Farmall Tractor up the parade route at the Weir Homecoming Parade held recently.

Parade draws crowd at annual Weir Homecoming celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Willie Morrison drove his 1951 Farmall Tractor up the parade route at the Weir Homecoming Parade held recently. Danny Jacquinet driving his 1934 Chevrolet in the Weir Homecoming Parade.
Farmer Phil will be performing a unique blend of juggling and comedy during the Columbus Day Festival. Look for him on the square. Courtesy photo.

Farmer Phil will be performing a unique blend of juggling and comedy during the Columbus Day Festival. Look for him on the square. Courtesy photo.

Farmer Phil

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Farmer Phil will be performing a unique blend of juggling and comedy during the Columbus Day Festival. Look for him on the square.

Sportsmen’s annual fishing derby Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
It’s time for the annual free fishing derby sponsored by Cherokee County Sportsmen’s Fish and Game Association. The event is open to youth ages 16 and under and includes four age groups: six and under, seven-nine, 10-12 and 1316. There will be a casting contest as well.
Cherokee County Ambulance personnel Kyle Darnell and Les Flood stopped by the Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Dinner Monday, September 11. Presley Tedlock, Katy Mooney, Korbyn Newberry, Jaiden Campbell and Britney Degonia assisted with assembling and passing out meals during the event.

Cherokee County Ambulance personnel Kyle Darnell and Les Flood stopped by the Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Dinner Monday, September 11. Presley Tedlock, Katy Mooney, Korbyn Newberry, Jaiden Campbell and Britney Degonia assisted with assembling and passing out meals during the event.

Veterans, first responders treated to appreciation dinner

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Cherokee County Ambulance personnel Kyle Darnell and Les Flood stopped by the Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Dinner Monday, September 11. Presley Tedlock, Katy Mooney, Korbyn Newberry, Jaiden Campbell and Britney Degonia assisted with assembling and passing out meals during the event.
LCC speaker advocates ending stigma of mental illness

LCC speaker advocates ending stigma of mental illness

LCC speaker advocates ending stigma of mental illness

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Labette Community College (LCC) hosted motivational speaker, Mark Potter, former head basketball coach, and teacher, Tuesday, August 29. Coach Potter’s message to LCC’s students, athletes, staff, and faculty was one of hope, shatter the stigma, and don’t suffer in silence.

FCC hosts film night, cookout

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
A film night and cookout will be held Sunday, September 10 at Columbus First Christian Church in Columbus. According to Pastor Cody Bohall, the community is welcome to attend. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the church, 128 W. Elm.

Sheridan Homemakers plan historical study

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
In September, Sheridan Homemakers will kick off its two-part study of the Sendler project. The first event, Thursday, September 21 in the meeting room at the Extension Office will be a movie. The movie will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. and run for 1 3/4 hours.
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