Beckham Eaton finished the Back to School 5K with a smile on his face. The event raised $807 for the Park School Parent Teacher Organization.

Beckham Eaton finished the Back to School 5K with a smile on his face. The event raised $807 for the Park School Parent Teacher Organization.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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News 

Titan Seniors Jayden Rodriguez, Ava Hulvey, Katelyn Draeger, Piper Hayes, and Lemmie Stone each received a $300 CJSHS Business Scholarship from Instructor Laura Boeckman during the Columbus Unified High School Senior Awards Assembly, May 15, in the high school gymnasium.

Titan Seniors Jayden Rodriguez, Ava Hulvey, Katelyn Draeger, Piper Hayes, and Lemmie Stone each received a $300 CJSHS Business Scholarship from Instructor Laura Boeckman during the Columbus Unified High School Senior Awards Assembly, May 15, in the high school gymnasium.

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Fascination with names makes genealogy research interesting

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Genealogy Corner I have always been fascinated by names.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
William Joseph Messey, 47, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Gary Wayne Cochran, 62, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possession of...
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Sports 

Brody Carter, Titan Junior, helps Kolt Crain, Drake Hamilton, Abel Ellison and Lee Snow with their drills during workouts, Thursday at Titan Stadium. The camp was held for tackle and flag football players in USD 493 grades three through six.

Brody Carter, Titan Junior, helps Kolt Crain, Drake Hamilton, Abel Ellison and Lee Snow with their drills during workouts, Thursday at Titan Stadium. The camp was held for tackle and flag football players in USD 493 grades three through six.

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Young Titans learn new skills at camp

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Brody Eaton finished the Back-to-School 5K course first, Saturday, in the fundraiser benefiting the USD 493 Parent/Teacher Organization. Brody won first prize in the Bike division of the event.

Brody Eaton finished the Back-to-School 5K course first, Saturday, in the fundraiser benefiting the USD 493 Parent/Teacher Organization. Brody won first prize in the Bike division of the event.

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Back-to-School 5K successful

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
5K The Second Annual Back-to-School 5K Fundraiser was successful in raising $807 for the USD 493...
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Lifestyle 

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)

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Seeking spiritual refreshment

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
One of the best and simplest experiences of the summer is the refreshment of a cold drink on the...
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.

Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.

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Froebes celebrate Golden Anniversary

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Randy and Debra (Myers) Froebe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.

Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.

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Thomas’ celebrate 60th anniversary

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bob and Karen Thomas of Overland Park will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 30.
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