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Betty White recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. A party was held in her honor at Center Christian Church. One of the highlights of the day was of course, a special birthday cake (inset photo).

Betty White recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. A party was held in her honor at Center Christian Church. One of the highlights of the day was of course, a special birthday cake (inset photo).

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Betty White recently celebrated her 90th birthday

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Friday, July 28, 2023
Bailie Freeman received an Ottawa Indian Tuition Scholarship in the amount of $180,000 from Ottawa University during the CUHS Senior Assembly, May 19, at the high school gym. Senior English Instructor, Karen Langerot, presented the award.

Bailie Freeman received an Ottawa Indian Tuition Scholarship in the amount of $180,000 from Ottawa University during the CUHS Senior Assembly, May 19, at the high school gym. Senior English Instructor, Karen Langerot, presented the award.

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Titans of the Week

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Bailie Freeman received an Ottawa Indian Tu- ition Scholarship in the amount of $180,000 from Ottawa University during the CUHS Se- nior Assembly, May 19, at the high school gym. Senior English Instructor, Karen Langerot, pre- sented the award.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, July 14, 2023
Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Columbus Freedom Fest 2023 5K run winners announced

Columbus Freedom Fest 2023 5K run winners announced

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Columbus Freedom Fest 2023 5K run winners announced

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Friday, July 14, 2023
Columbus Freedom Fest 5K 19 years and under top finishers were, Third place Myah Tash in a time of 26:08; Second place Braun Stone, with a time of 24:50 and First place Levi Simpson, in a time of 22:18. Simpson was also the overall male winner.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, July 14, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, July 17 9 a.m. – In The Matter of the Marriage of Kodi Sanchez vs. Richard Sanchez, final hearing, (domestic) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Timothy Phillip Burton, diversion-status, (criminal) 1 p.m. – Katrina English vs.

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Back to school shopping…

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Friday, July 14, 2023
It is just mid-July, but the back-to-school supplies are starting to make an appearance at our local stores. While I would rather ignore the signs that school will be starting soon, it can be financially beneficial to start your shopping early.
Shirley Grant shows one of the cupcakes from her 90th birthday party. Family and friends joined her in honor of the occasion.

Shirley Grant shows one of the cupcakes from her 90th birthday party. Family and friends joined her in honor of the occasion.

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Smith attends American Legion Boys State

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Friday, July 7, 2023
High school students from across the State of Kansas, including one student from Columbus, participated in the 85th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 4-10 at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

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Chamber of Commerce A to Z

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Some of the programs, projects and activities of your Columbus Chamber of Commerce include being ambassadors, awards and the annual meeting, All School Reunion, brochures, business coffee’s, beautification programs.

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Encourage out of town visitors to your business

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
If you own a restaurant or bar and you are not going after out-of-town visitors, you are missing a chunk of valuable business. What are the chances they will drive by and see your establishment? You need to be a destination for them.
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