Board of Education approves new hires
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Students at Central Elementary will see different faces behind the lunch counter this school year...
Friday, August 14, 2026
Crews were busy over the summer holiday updating the floor in the Central Elementary new gym. The modern red, gold and grey tile now grace the downstairs lobby and upstairs hallway.
Crews were busy over the summer holiday updating the floor in the Central Elementary new gym
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Friday, August 14, 2026
Members of the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Columbus Public Library with a new flag and a book about America. John Gilpin, Lauren Dainty, Rick Parmele and Martin Dupslaff were on hand for the presentation.
Members of the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
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Friday, August 14, 2026
Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school. The annual tradition of putting bubbles in the fountain is a clear reminder. Courtesy photo.
Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school
Friday, August 14, 2026
News
Cherokee County Court Docket
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This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Cherokee County Jail Report
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Roscoe Deen Crane, 43, was arrested Wednesday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on a warrant and is being...
Friday, August 14, 2026
Labette County Jail Report
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Michael Keith Pollard, 51, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of theft of...
Friday, August 14, 2026
Sports
CJHS sports have September starts
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The Columbus Junior High School Lady Titan Volleyball Team will open their 2026 season, September 1...
Friday, August 14, 2026
Jack Koons has a watchful eye in Hollis Havercamp’s chip shot during the Thursday junior golf clinic at the Brush Creek Golf Course. Lady Titan Sophomore, Cali Carpino and Titan Senior, Easton Long shared their talents and knowledge with the campers during the multi-week camp.
Summer weights program top Titans
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Thirty-two names represent Titan Student Athletes with an 80 percent or better attendance in the...
Friday, August 14, 2026
Lady Titan Senior, Cara Altis, returns for the 2026 season with the Titan Cross Country Team. Cara ran for the junior varsity team last season. Courtesy photo.
Three seniors return for Titan CC
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The Columbus Titan Cross Country Team met for their first team meeting with parents, Monday, in...
Friday, August 14, 2026
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)
Seeking spiritual refreshment
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One of the best and simplest experiences of the summer is the refreshment of a cold drink on the...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.
Froebes celebrate Golden Anniversary
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Randy and Debra (Myers) Froebe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.
Thomas’ celebrate 60th anniversary
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Bob and Karen Thomas of Overland Park will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 30.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
