Former LEO receives 18 years in prison
Tom Thiele spent some time cleaning up the veterans memorial at the Cherokee County Courthouse recently. The monument was brightened up just in time for the holiday.
Light up the Sky event held at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs was a sea of red, white a blue as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial. Cohen Moates, in the arms of his mother Josefina Moates, shows off his festive digs.
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Klayton Adamson, All-CNC League unanimous First Team selection from St. Mary’s-Colgan, represented the league in the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl, June 27th in Emporia. Photo by John Keck.
Brylynn Midgett was the winner of the seven and under division of the Columbus Recreation Free Throw contest at the Freedom Fest celebration, June 27, at the City Park. Courtesy photo.
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Barbara and Harold Depenbusch on their wedding day, July 4, 1966. The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary Saturday.
Sophie Elmore displayed her camo themed outfit at the annual 4-H Style Revue Saturday, June 27 at the Extension office in Columbus.
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