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Kelsey Brown, Andi Johnson, Bella Fugate, Laylah Trejo, Lilly Weston, and Keely Barngrover, cheer on their Lions in the pouring rain during the last game of the season. Photo by Dee Riley.

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BHS pep club supports team through final tick of the clock

Dee Riley Staff Writer

Monday, November 1, 2021

It was 47 degrees and raining, but that did not stop the Baxter Springs Lions football team and Baxter Springs High School Pep Club from showing up full of spirit for their last game of the season. The Lions started the 2021 season with 21 players, mostly underclassmen.

Lincoln students enjoy costume parade walk

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Lincoln students enjoy costume parade walk

News Staff

Monday, November 1, 2021

The cold rainy weather did not stop the Baxter Springs Lincoln Elementary students from enjoying a fun time of Trick or Treating. All the Trunk or Treat participants simply moved inside. The students were able to walk around the gym and collect their treats.

Rebecca Green

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Green is member of month for November

News Staff

Monday, November 1, 2021

For the month of November, Cherokee County 4-H has announced that Rebecca Green is the member of the month. Green is a member of the Lone Elm Beavers Club. She is 16 years old and a junior at Columbus Unified High School, is on the Lady Titan Tennis Team and is a member of the Leo Club.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. - noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.

Mercy Columbus staff decorates pumpkins for fun, prizes

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Mercy Columbus staff decorates pumpkins for fun, prizes

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

The “Ice Cream” design was submitted by Macy Roberts as part of Mercy Hospital’s pumpkin contest this year. The display features two pink scoops of ice cream that are adorned with whipped cream and a cherry. The design won the first place prize of a gift basket and a mum.

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VFW plans noodle meal fundraiser

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

A chicken and noodle dinner will be served at the Columbus VFW Friday, November 5. They will be serving chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and dinner roll for a $7 donation. All donations go to the VFW to support local veterans.

Columbus officially welcomes Grace Lanes Bowling

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Columbus officially welcomes Grace Lanes Bowling

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer

Friday, October 29, 2021

Weekends and evenings in Columbus just got even more exciting. Grace Lanes Bowling at 239 W Maple had a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning, October 22, to officially open their doors. Nearly thirty representatives from around town were in attendance from local businesses and organizations.

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HAPPY Birthday

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Friday, October 29, 2021

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Columbus City Park gets fresh planting by PRIDE group

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Columbus City Park gets fresh planting by PRIDE group

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Cherri Chancellor, Randy Coble and Tom Pryor dig holes for new fruit bushes in the former kiddie pool at City Park last Thursday. John Shallenburger observes the group as he takes a brief break to the right, and Anita Davolt grabs additional vegetation to be planted in the background.

Baxter Springs USD 508 receives dividend check

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Baxter Springs USD 508 receives dividend check

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Baxter Springs USD508 has earned a dividend from EMC Insurance Companies for its participation in EMC’s Kansas School District Insurance Program. The Kingrey Kellum Agency of Baxter Springs, serves as the insurance agent for the district.

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