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Andrews named to MidAm Nazarene Dean’s list

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Monday, January 19, 2026
MidAmerica Nazarene University announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester.Makenna Andrews from Columbus has been named to the Dean’s List.

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Riverton honor rolls announced

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Honor rolls for the second quarter have been announced by Chad Harper, principal of Riverton High School.Those named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, students making a 4.000-4.
Labette Community College (LCC) announces the retirement of Carl Hoskins from the LCC Board of Trustees following 12 years of dedicated service to the college and its communities.

Labette Community College (LCC) announces the retirement of Carl Hoskins from the LCC Board of Trustees following 12 years of dedicated service to the college and its communities.

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Hoskins retires from LCC Board

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Labette Community College (LCC) announces the retirement of Carl Hoskins from the LCC Board of Trustees following 12 years of dedicated service to the college and its communities.
Members of the Baxter Springs High School Homecoming court have been annoounced. They include junior attendants Jonathan Moore and Layla Weaver,Senior King and Queen candidates Jarrett Lawson and Olivia Comer, Xavier Lee and Payton Wheeler, Chason Sikes and Mazie Merriman, James Wood and Allie Judd. Sophomore attendants Ethan McCoy and Jaylee Hessee and freshmen candidates Kamdyn Knuckles and Lexi Sherwood. Royalty will be crowned during the homecoming game. Courtesy photo.

Members of the Baxter Springs High School Homecoming court have been annoounced. They include junior attendants Jonathan Moore and Layla Weaver,Senior King and Queen candidates Jarrett Lawson and Olivia Comer, Xavier Lee and Payton Wheeler, Chason Sikes and Mazie Merriman, James Wood and Allie Judd. Sophomore attendants Ethan McCoy and Jaylee Hessee and freshmen candidates Kamdyn Knuckles and Lexi Sherwood. Royalty will be crowned during the homecoming game. Courtesy photo.

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Members of the Baxter Springs High School Homecoming court have been annoounced

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
An evening of Southern Gospel Music is planned Sunday, January 11 at the First Christian Church in Columbus. The Missourians will be in concert at 6 p.m. First Christian Church is located at 128 W. Elm in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. Courtesy photo.

An evening of Southern Gospel Music is planned Sunday, January 11 at the First Christian Church in Columbus. The Missourians will be in concert at 6 p.m. First Christian Church is located at 128 W. Elm in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. Courtesy photo.

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Grant writing workshop planned in Columbus

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
A special grant writing workshop is planned at the Cherokee County Extension Office January 21.In the seminar attendees will learn sources of data for community needs, where to find grants, elements of a great grant proposal and practicing the grant elements.
Jerry Potocnik

Jerry Potocnik

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Former local author to speak at new library

Jerry Potocnik
Thursday, January 8, 2026
A special author talk and book signing is planned at new Frontenac Public Library.Author Jerry Potocnik, a native of Weir, will be the first author to hold a talk and book signing at the newly opened Frontenac Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 17.

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Radon testing is simple

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
January is Radon Action Month, an annual reminder from Kansas State Extension for homeowners to test their homes for potentially dangerous exposure levels. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that seeps into homes from soil, reaching harmful levels without warning.
“But how can one keep warm alone?” Ecclesiastes 4:11 (NIV)

“But how can one keep warm alone?” Ecclesiastes 4:11 (NIV)

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Offering Warmth in the Wintertime

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
As we endure the cold months of winter, it can be helpful to reflect on the individuals who may be lacking, or seeking out warmth. We are called upon to guide those in our lives to warmth, both physically and spiritually, when we can.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

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Our enduring resolution

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Friday, January 2, 2026
New Year’s resolutions can be an excellent way to initiate our commitment to something we want to achieve or a habit we want to change.
Second grade students in the classes of Tiara Tedlock and Lori Midgett sang, “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer,” and other Christmas songs at the Courthouse December 17. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Second grade students in the classes of Tiara Tedlock and Lori Midgett sang, “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer,” and other Christmas songs at the Courthouse December 17. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Second grade students

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Monday, December 29, 2025
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