Pre-school students

Pre-school students from Becca’s Daycare listen to a story at Johnston Public Library. Story time is held each Tuesday from 10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 

Favorite comic characters used in making toys

Comic characters are often used as models for toys, because they are already favorites of children. One group of toys was based on children’s books by Palmer Cox (1840- 1924), an author who was born in Quebec, Canada, and lived in Panama and San Francisco as a railroad contractor and carpenter.

Zombie 5K overall winners

Trick or treaters from Good Shepherd Day Care took a tour around the Square for Halloween. The youngsters were dressed like cartoon characters, super heroes, princesses, witches and in other unique costumes.

Baxter Springs PD gives plush animals to children

During this time of Thanksgiving and buying new toys for your children, please remember your gently used Teddy Bears, stuffed or plush animals can be donated to the Baxter Springs Police Department.

CUHS honors veterans with breakfast, special program

Emotional acts recently captivated a local community. Columbus Unified High School held a breakfast and assembly for Veterans Day in their school this year. Patriotic presentations like musical performances, slide shows and flag displays all punctuated the messages at the heart of the holiday.

Baxter Springs High School recognizes those who served

The Baxter Springs High School honored 15 of their own United States Veterans during their Veterans Day Breakfast and Program.

Happy Anniversary

November 16 Dave and Nancy Edson Jay and Fran Lacy Errol and Amanda Stone

happy BIRTHDAY

November 15 Taylor Bole Rebecca Brassart Valerie Clark Debbie Coons Pat Daugherty Jay Evans Steve Hall Penny Hamilton Dakota Huston Shirley Thompson November 16 Doug Gatewood Elizabeth Heistand Camryn Holmes Sheila Mullere Maxine Rion Mary Wilson

Ten elements to transformation

This past week, one of our Truly-Local board of directors, Jimi Coplen, owner of The Rural Spark recapped 10 great takeaways from an event she held known as the “Rural Spark”. She had great presenters from around the country and Canada participate sharing their combined wealth of knowledge.

‘All Roads Lead to Baxter’ theme for Christmas 2021

It’s time to jingle all the way down Military Avenue in the Baxter Springs Christmas Parade sponsored by the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce. The parade will be Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. The 2021 parade theme is All Roads Lead to Baxter.