In previous years, the annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, began in front of the Cherokee County Courthouse. This year the event will begin at the office of Spring River Mental Health in Columbus, 201 W. Walnut. Following the walk, participants may place pinwheels to honor and remember loved ones.

In previous years, the annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk, began in front of the Cherokee County Courthouse. This year the event will begin at the office of Spring River Mental Health in Columbus, 201 W. Walnut. Following the walk, participants may place pinwheels to honor and remember loved ones.

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Suicide prevention awareness walk set

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Friday, September 18, 2026
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Many hands make light work according to a proverb popularized in 1546. That sentiment held true Thursday at a benefit dinner held for Pastor Jim Bowles and Sandy Louthan. Volunteer Cindi Dunnic (center) receives two pans of pulled pork ready to be made into sandwiches by volunteers Ron Holmes (left) and Jennifer Eshelman (right).

Many hands make light work according to a proverb popularized in 1546. That sentiment held true Thursday at a benefit dinner held for Pastor Jim Bowles and Sandy Louthan. Volunteer Cindi Dunnic (center) receives two pans of pulled pork ready to be made into sandwiches by volunteers Ron Holmes (left) and Jennifer Eshelman (right).

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Thursday at a benefit dinner

Friday, September 18, 2026

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, September 18, 2026
Aubrey Elizabeth Anderson, 36, was arrested Wednesday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on charges of...
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The Columbus Lady Titan Golf Team won their second CNC League Tournament, Tuesday, at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg. Columbus earned the win by nine strokes, 362, over their hosts, the St. Mary’s-Colgan Lady Panthers, 371. Sophomore, Cali Carpino led the team in third place. Team members are: Hannah Noel, Tyler Kirk, Addison Johnson, Fallon Smiley, Natalie Wary, Cali Carpino, and Amory Neely. Courtesy photo.

The Columbus Lady Titan Golf Team won their second CNC League Tournament, Tuesday, at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg. Columbus earned the win by nine strokes, 362, over their hosts, the St. Mary’s-Colgan Lady Panthers, 371. Sophomore, Cali Carpino led the team in third place. Team members are: Hannah Noel, Tyler Kirk, Addison Johnson, Fallon Smiley, Natalie Wary, Cali Carpino, and Amory Neely. Courtesy photo.

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Lady Titans win CNC at Crestwood

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Friday, September 18, 2026
The Columbus Lady Titans came out on top of the leader board for the second time in as many CNC...
Freshman, Hayden Kellogg, pulled down a pass from freshman QB, Blaze Bowman and ran for one of his two receiving touchdowns in the 28-18 win over Galena, Monday, at Titan Stadium.

Freshman, Hayden Kellogg, pulled down a pass from freshman QB, Blaze Bowman and ran for one of his two receiving touchdowns in the 28-18 win over Galena, Monday, at Titan Stadium.

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HOCO Spirit Week begins Monday

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Friday, September 18, 2026
Spirit Week for the 2026 Fall Homecoming begins Monday with Hat Day at Central and Park Elementary...
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“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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