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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024
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 Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
A giant whack-a-lion game was part of the Columbus High School junior class float. The Homecoming parade was held Friday, October 11 down Maple Street.

A giant whack-a-lion game was part of the Columbus High School junior class float. The Homecoming parade was held Friday, October 11 down Maple Street.

CUHS Homecoming floats highlight of pre-game parade

Doris Richardson By Doris Richardson
Friday, October 11, 2024
Columbus Museum ReportI have learned down through the years to expect the unexpected here at the museum. This month was full of unexpected events.On the third we had a flood in the lady’s restroom. The line to the handicap stool had sprung a leak. Many thanks to Randy Coble for coming to our rescue.
Annual Weir Homecoming festival a successful endeavor

Annual Weir Homecoming festival a successful endeavor

Annual Weir Homecoming festival a successful endeavor

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Members of the Southeast Lancer High School marching band took part in the annual Weir Homecoming celebration held the weekend of Friday the 13th. As the band marched along the parade route, they played a number of tunes to entertain the crowd.
Mercy Auxiliary talks holiday events

Mercy Auxiliary talks holiday events

Mercy Auxiliary talks holiday events

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Plans for the upcoming holiday events were discussed at the September 17 Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting.President Janie Jarrett presided. She opened the meeting by leading the 16 members present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mary Brumback read the Auxiliary prayer.
Wahls attend American Legion National Convention

Wahls attend American Legion National Convention

Wahls attend American Legion National Convention

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Marvin and Dorothy Wahl spent the last week of August in New Orleans, La., attending meetings at the American Legion National Convention. The highlight of the American Legion Auxiliary was the installation of the new President.Trish Ward follows Lisa Williamson from the department of Alaska.

Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
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.
A 50th anniversary celebration was held For Ron and Elaine Reynolds August 20 at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus. The couple’s three children, Jeff Reynolds and Jessica Biggerstaff of Columbus and Julie Ferraro of Humboldt hosted the event. Ron and Elaine also have three grandchildren, Sophie Biggerstaff of Columbus and Janissa and JJ Ferraro of Humboldt. Courtesy photo.

A 50th anniversary celebration was held For Ron and Elaine Reynolds August 20 at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus. The couple’s three children, Jeff Reynolds and Jessica Biggerstaff of Columbus and Julie Ferraro of Humboldt hosted the event. Ron and Elaine also have three grandchildren, Sophie Biggerstaff of Columbus and Janissa and JJ Ferraro of Humboldt. Courtesy photo.

Area students graduate from Wichita State

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Wichita State University conferred 524 degrees to 493 students in summer 2024. Emily A. Peterson, of Columbus earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice Peyton Q.
The museum recently acquired this quilt. It has the names of a number of Cherokee County families. If anyone has any information on the quilt. Contact Doris at the museum.

The museum recently acquired this quilt. It has the names of a number of Cherokee County families. If anyone has any information on the quilt. Contact Doris at the museum.

The museum recently acquired this quilt

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The museum recently acquired this quilt
September 11

September 11

September 11

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
September 11, will always be a day of recognition of the gallantry of the nation’s first responders. The date was marked by the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. However, those attacked only called attention to the daily efforts of the first responders in Cherokee County.
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