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Members of the Columbus High School Leo Club were installed at a recent meeting of the Columbus Lion’s Club. Those present for the installation were Cora Welch, Audrey Combs, Riley Holmes, McKensie Richards, Zech McCormick, Draven Rasmussen and Katelyn Draeger. Lions Club members Mark Winter and Buddy Derfelt are advisors for the club.

Members of the Columbus High School Leo Club were installed at a recent meeting of the Columbus Lion’s Club. Those present for the installation were Cora Welch, Audrey Combs, Riley Holmes, McKensie Richards, Zech McCormick, Draven Rasmussen and Katelyn Draeger. Lions Club members Mark Winter and Buddy Derfelt are advisors for the club.

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Columbus High School Leo Club

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Jett Tanner was one of the Columbus High School students passing out food for the Thanksgiving boxes. Lines for the boxes were long and lined up several blocks from the pick up location. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Jett Tanner was one of the Columbus High School students passing out food for the Thanksgiving boxes. Lines for the boxes were long and lined up several blocks from the pick up location. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Alternative gift giving ideas can be meaningful

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the rush of sales, extravagant wish lists, and over the top spending. These days, many people are craving something quieter – gifts that feel intentional rather than obligatory.

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Real Estate transfers

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Nancy Oldham, Pittsburg, conveyed a deed to the property legally described as the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 5, Township 32, Range 25, near Northeast Highway 69, Weir, to Don C. Watson Living Trust, Weir. The deed was recorded November 24, 2025.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Joshua Dean Gillette, 41, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated burglary and is being held in lieu of $15,000 bail.Corey William Conness, 34, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Friday on a court ordered commitment.

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Santa says buy local this season

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Santa wants to remind you to shop local during the coming holiday season and help our local businesses recover.Santa’s reasons are: Local business owners donate more to local charities and to community events than non-local owners. How often have you asked a local business to donate to your cause?

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Special Christmas Bucks on sale at parade

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The retail committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce has a deal for holiday shoppers. The public can purchase $110 in Columbus Christmas Bucks for $100. A limited number of dollars will be made available.

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Make plans to attend parade

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Christmas Celebration Committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for craft vendors that would like to promote their wares for the upcoming Christmas Holiday season.
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