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Southeast HS seeks RSVPs for Veterans Day assembly

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Southeast High School will host their annual Veterans Day Assembly Friday, November 10. Veterans and their spouses are invited to breakfast at 9 a.m. in the SHS Cafeteria, followed by an assembly at 10 a.m. in the East Gymnasium, featuring music from the SHS and SMS band and choir.
Johnston Public Library in Baxter Springs recently had a pumpkin decorating contest. The winning pumpkins included left or right zero- age 5 winner: Miss Colors by Hadley Vanderbeck, 12-18 year winner: Wizard by Becca Webb, ages 6-11 winner: Dracula by Gracie Thompson. Courtesy photo.

Johnston Public Library in Baxter Springs recently had a pumpkin decorating contest. The winning pumpkins included left or right zero- age 5 winner: Miss Colors by Hadley Vanderbeck, 12-18 year winner: Wizard by Becca Webb, ages 6-11 winner: Dracula by Gracie Thompson. Courtesy photo.

Fall Fun Scarecrow Trail hosted by local youth group

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The first Fall Fun Scarecrow Trail was held Friday, October 20 and was sponsored by the Camp Joy Church youth group “RISE”. Lee Cossairt and Dennis and Jami Audo opened their property to host this event for the community. There were 28 church youth being the “cutest” Scarecrows on the trail.
Several art students from Southeast High School traveled to the Wichita Art Museum October 25. Courtesy photo.

Several art students from Southeast High School traveled to the Wichita Art Museum October 25. Courtesy photo.

SE art students tour Wichita museum

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A group of Southeast High School art students traveled to Wichita October 25. Melanie Evitts took a group of art students to the Wichita Art Museum. Meg Powers née Gall, 2015 SHS graduate, is currently the museum’s Development Associate and was one of the docents for the students’ museum tour.
Are you ready for ‘Trunk or Treat’?

Are you ready for ‘Trunk or Treat’?

Are you ready for ‘Trunk or Treat’?

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce retail committee will be hosting the Halloween Walk on Tuesday evening, October 31. The walk will be held on Pine St. on the square from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children can come onto Pine from Kansas St. to visit the booths.

RSVP for Scottish Rite dinner

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
All members of the Valley of Southeast Kansas Lodge of Perfection are asked to attend the stated dinner and meeting Thursday, November 2 at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Pittsburg. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.

Chili, soup luncheon planned by FCC

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
It’s that time of year when the First Christian Church will host their annual Fall Chili and Soup Luncheon. The drive thru only event will be held Friday, November 3 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out.
Members of the Columbus Democrat Party

Members of the Columbus Democrat Party

Members of the Columbus Democrat Party

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Members of the Columbus Democrat Party gathered for their fall dinner and meeting at the Cherokee County Research and Extension office. They hosted a guest speaker Jeanna Repass, of Overland Park.
Southeast High School HOSA

Southeast High School HOSA

Southeast High School HOSA

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Southeast High School HOSA hosted their Fall Conference October 4. Lyla Oehme placed first and Kimber Kratz placed second in the Sports Medicine Mock Competition. Chloe Guymon submitted a pin design and her design was selected to be used for the state of Kansas.

Democrats to have fall dinner meet

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Cherokee County Democrat Annual Fall Dinner will be held Thursday, October 19 at the Cherokee County Extension Office, at 124 W. County Road in Columbus. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with Jeanna Repass, the Democratic State Chair as the guest speaker. There will be a meet and greet till 6:30 p.
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