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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Saturday, February 7•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post•Cherokee County beginning beekeeping class begins at 8 a.m. At the Cherokee County Extension office. $15 includes club membership and lunch.•Southeast Cross Country second annual Trivia Night.

Pittsburg casino revenue up

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Kansas’ four commercial casinos recorded $36.6 million in revenue for December, down 1.5-percent from the previous year.The figures, published by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, show that electronic gaming devices accounted for $32.5 million of the total, up 1-percent.
USD 493 students at Park Elementary took part in a number of activities related to the recent celebration of Kansas Day. Rowan Benedict shows off his interpretation of the Kansas State Salamander.

USD 493 students at Park Elementary took part in a number of activities related to the recent celebration of Kansas Day. Rowan Benedict shows off his interpretation of the Kansas State Salamander.

USD 493 students at Park Elementary

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Columbus PTO to host chili feed

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
If you want to support local students and are looking for an evening of food and entertainment, mark those calendars for Thursday, February 19.The Columbus Parent Teacher Organization will be hosting a Bingo and Chili Feed and silent auction in the Central Elementary cafeteria.
John and Heather Depratt are the new owners of the Maple Street Laundry.

John and Heather Depratt are the new owners of the Maple Street Laundry.

Maple Street Laundromat has new owners

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Maple Street Laundry in Columbus has new owners. John and Heather DePratt have purchased the coin-op laundry from Larry Hiatt.The DePratt’s also operate the State Theatre Event venue and other businesses in Columbus.
Local FFA members recently visited the state Capital. Those attending included (not in order) Alex Welch, Jennifer Eshelman, Grace Eshelman, Kyle Rennie, Senator Chase Blasi, Dr. Kurtis Gregory, Lauren French, Kaylee Nowlin, Kurtis Gregory, Noah Mowdy, Greg Mowdy and Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland

Local FFA members recently visited the state Capital. Those attending included (not in order) Alex Welch, Jennifer Eshelman, Grace Eshelman, Kyle Rennie, Senator Chase Blasi, Dr. Kurtis Gregory, Lauren French, Kaylee Nowlin, Kurtis Gregory, Noah Mowdy, Greg Mowdy and Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland

Emporia State honor roll announced

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Emporia State University has announced the fall 2025 honor roll.Students from Columbus named to the list include Chesny Billings, accounting and Ruby Stover, language, literary studies and writing.To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.
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