Winners of the annual Columbus Day Scarecrow contest have been announced. First place was awarded to Acorns to Oaks. They created this festive fall scene in front of The Maple District. Courtesy photo.

Winners of the annual Columbus Day Scarecrow contest have been announced. First place was awarded to Acorns to Oaks. They created this festive fall scene in front of The Maple District. Courtesy photo.

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Winners of the annual Columbus Day Scarecrow

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Friday, October 16, 2026
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The Annual Columbus Days Car Show saw new faces and prizes this year as the event was hosted by Coffeyville Community College and Sally Davis Real Estate. Jason Spainhower and the Coffeyville Raven present the Top award in the “Other” Category went to Dave Baker with his 1942 B. This lamp made from various car parts was designed and built by Automotive Collision instructor and Columbus resident Hal Daniels.

The Annual Columbus Days Car Show saw new faces and prizes this year as the event was hosted by Coffeyville Community College and Sally Davis Real Estate. Jason Spainhower and the Coffeyville Raven present the Top award in the “Other” Category went to Dave Baker with his 1942 B. This lamp made from various car parts was designed and built by Automotive Collision instructor and Columbus resident Hal Daniels.

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Days Car Show

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At right, the Columbus Area Community Foundation recently awarded the Partnership for all Cherokee County Children (PACCC) a Grant award for their Vape-Free through Art and Education project. Kylie Ludwig of PACCC is partnering with Keli Bigando of Chronic Disease Risk and Reduction Grant to offer this project to students at Central School in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

At right, the Columbus Area Community Foundation recently awarded the Partnership for all Cherokee County Children (PACCC) a Grant award for their Vape-Free through Art and Education project. Kylie Ludwig of PACCC is partnering with Keli Bigando of Chronic Disease Risk and Reduction Grant to offer this project to students at Central School in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

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Utilize immigration databases in genealogy research

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Friday, October 16, 2026
Genealogy Corner Before beginning a search for your immigrant ancestor, you need to review what you...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, October 16, 2026
Justin Wayne McKee, 30, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...
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Titan JV falls at Girard

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Friday, October 16, 2026
The Titan Junior Varsity suffered their first loss in five games, 14-38, in Girard, Monday.
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Kindergartners in Christie Saporito’s class worked on coloring cards for residents of Autumn Place in Columbus as part of the Community Day of Service October 7. Students Avrey Rawlins, Kayson Newcomb, Auggie Clark and Jimmie Robinson worked diligently on their cards.

Kindergartners in Christie Saporito’s class worked on coloring cards for residents of Autumn Place in Columbus as part of the Community Day of Service October 7. Students Avrey Rawlins, Kayson Newcomb, Auggie Clark and Jimmie Robinson worked diligently on their cards.

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Columbus school district participates in community day of service

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Friday, October 16, 2026
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The Southeast Lancers Homecoming is tonight in Cherokee. The 2026 court consists of senior, Solomon Scott and junior, Lexi Gray, senior, Henry Burns and senior, Reece Myers, junior, Nicole Clausen and senior, Tyler Warner, and senior, Nevaeh Ihrer and senior, Hudson Locke. The coronation ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the football stadium. The annual homecoming game vs. West Elk will kick off at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

The Southeast Lancers Homecoming is tonight in Cherokee. The 2026 court consists of senior, Solomon Scott and junior, Lexi Gray, senior, Henry Burns and senior, Reece Myers, junior, Nicole Clausen and senior, Tyler Warner, and senior, Nevaeh Ihrer and senior, Hudson Locke. The coronation ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the football stadium. The annual homecoming game vs. West Elk will kick off at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

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The Southeast Lancers Homecoming

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Friday, September 25, 2026
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