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Hometown Hero for the year 2025 was DeAnn Auman Hill the City Treasurer and a well known CPA in state circles. Her work on the acquiring the new Fire Station was noted as a major factor in her recognition. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Hometown Hero for the year 2025 was DeAnn Auman Hill the City Treasurer and a well known CPA in state circles. Her work on the acquiring the new Fire Station was noted as a major factor in her recognition. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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DeAnn Hill named BHS Hometown Hero

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Friday, November 28, 2025
Recognizing her lifelong commitment to community service DeAnn Auman Hill was recognized by Baxter Springs on Monday as she was named the 2025 Hometown Hero.The recognition program was held in the Baxter Springs High School with former Congressman Jake LaTurner as the keynote speaker.
Former Congressman Jake LaTurner spoke to the students and others gathered to honor the City Treasurer and a well known accountant. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Former Congressman Jake LaTurner spoke to the students and others gathered to honor the City Treasurer and a well known accountant. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Former Congressman Jake LaTurner

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Friday, November 28, 2025

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CALENDAR

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Friday, November 28, 2025
Saturday, November 29•Columbus News Report will be delivered today.•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, November 30 •Attend the Church of your Choice.

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Keenagers to perform Saturday

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Friday, November 28, 2025
The public is invited to spend an afternoon of Christmas music with the Keenagers Choir and the Parsons Community Orchestra. Both will be under the direction of Scott Nelson and accompanied by Laura Atkinson.

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988 Lifeline programs to be held in County

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Friday, November 28, 2025
A series of three informational sessions will be held Tuesday December 3 to discuss suicide prevention and crisis prevention. Hosted by the Cherokee County Health Department, the 988 Lifeline Program is free and open to anyone in the designated sessions.

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State Theatre holiday sale today

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Friday, November 28, 2025
A special first time event is going on today at the State Theatre Event Center, in Columbus known as Christmas Market. Forty local vendor will be offering unique hand made treasures and much more.

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Oops. . .

News Staff
Friday, November 28, 2025
There were several local churches and organizations involved in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.Several were excluded from the story in Tuesday’s edition.

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Sip, shop at Team Threads

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Friday, November 28, 2025
The annual Sip and Shop held at Team Threads will be held Tuesday, December 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Join Kim and the crew for door prizes and snacks as well as some great values.
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