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Reading with the Patriots, from the Courthouse steps, John More, Eudora, has read patriotic papers from the steps of 80 courthouses across Kansas. He will conclude his readings on December 26.

Reading with the Patriots, from the Courthouse steps, John More, Eudora, has read patriotic papers from the steps of 80 courthouses across Kansas. He will conclude his readings on December 26.

John More reads historic papers

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Friday afternoon a man appeared dressed in colonial garb on the County Courthouse steps and began reading the Declaration of Independence.It appears John More of Eudora, is travelling to all the counties in Kansas with the intent to read the countries earliest papers to the public.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Tuesday, December 16•Baxter Springs High School choir and band concert BHS auditorium 7 p.m.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and Military Avenue.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Pittsburg State University biologist James Whitney finds a dead mussel’s shell while sifting through rocks in the Spring River. Celia Llopis-Jepsen/ Kansas News Service

Pittsburg State University biologist James Whitney finds a dead mussel’s shell while sifting through rocks in the Spring River. Celia Llopis-Jepsen/ Kansas News Service

Clean up of Spring River may be working

Celia Llopls-jepsen Kansas Public Radio
Monday, December 15, 2025
For decades before anyone talked about cleaning up the pollution in one of the world’s top lead and zinc mining regions, heavy metals pummeled the Spring River.
Teacher of Promise awards were presented to Columbus High School graduate Jaxson Haraughty (center) and Mia (Anderson) Beebe of Spring Hill during ceremonies at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. The awards were presented by Associate Dean Jason Clemensen (at left) and Jean Dockers, director of the teacher education program at Pitt State (at right).

Teacher of Promise awards were presented to Columbus High School graduate Jaxson Haraughty (center) and Mia (Anderson) Beebe of Spring Hill during ceremonies at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. The awards were presented by Associate Dean Jason Clemensen (at left) and Jean Dockers, director of the teacher education program at Pitt State (at right).

Local student named ‘Teacher of Promise’

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The College of Education at Pittsburg State University has chosen two students for the Teacher of Promise awards.
Blessing the Wreaths across America, Father Chris Martin attended the placing of the wreaths and blessed each one at the grave site.

Blessing the Wreaths across America, Father Chris Martin attended the placing of the wreaths and blessed each one at the grave site.

Wreaths Across America at Weir Cemetery

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Though they were small in number, those who turned out at the St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Weir joined more than 2-million other Americans Saturday to honor those who served in the American armed services.

Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request. Call the library at 620-4292086 to schedule computer appointments or to place items on hold.
Consider importance of food in family history

Consider importance of food in family history

Consider importance of food in family history

Ella Buzzard
Friday, December 12, 2025
Genealogy CornerThanksgiving is now behind us. That is one holiday that is celebrated with food, more food and more food and, of course, leftovers.As you gather material for your life history story, don’t overlook the importance of food, how it was cooked and what type of stove was used.
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