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Joseph sentenced in hit, run death

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Following District Court hearings last week, the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office announced that John Joseph has been sentenced following his felony conviction for attempted interference with law enforcement in connection with the fatal accident that claimed the life of Gary LaTurner.

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Football contest winners

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
With the final football contest coming up this week several of the regular winners have once again taken the prize money.
This year 216 boxes were sent to children around the world from Columbus and Oswego First Baptist Churches through the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Children. The drop off location closed for this year. The Oswego church brought 52 boxes for delivery. For information for next year contact Charlotte Scott 620-762-2738.

This year 216 boxes were sent to children around the world from Columbus and Oswego First Baptist Churches through the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Children. The drop off location closed for this year. The Oswego church brought 52 boxes for delivery. For information for next year contact Charlotte Scott 620-762-2738.

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This year 216 boxes

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Local trick rider celebrates 100th birthday

Local trick rider celebrates 100th birthday

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Local trick rider celebrates 100th birthday

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Today is the 100th birthday of West Mineral High School’s oldest alumnus. Saturday she celebrated with family and friends.Virginia (Robinson) Moore graduated with the Class of 1944, she was celebrating her birthday.

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First Christian Church cookie walk returns

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Alerting all cookie monsters. It’s time for the thirty fourth annual Cookie Walk sponsored by the First Christian Church in Columbus.Those who have a sweet tooth or do holiday entertaining will surely want to attend this event.
Steve Jameson presented Katelyn Draeger with her Lion of the Month for November certificate at the recent Lions Club meeting.

Steve Jameson presented Katelyn Draeger with her Lion of the Month for November certificate at the recent Lions Club meeting.

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Draeger named November Lion of Month

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The November Lion of the Month is Katelyn Draeger. Draeger has been active in several sports during her high school career, including one year of wrestling, three years of basketball, four years of softball, four years of volleyball and one year as Captain.
Each of the Mercy Auxiliary members had a task when they recently gathered to make noodles for a fundraiser. Ladonna Smith was rolling dough and Ann Thiele was measuring flour. Columbus News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Each of the Mercy Auxiliary members had a task when they recently gathered to make noodles for a fundraiser. Ladonna Smith was rolling dough and Ann Thiele was measuring flour. Columbus News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Mercy Auxiliary members make noodles for fundraiser

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Pediatric services coming to Columbus

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Beginning in February, a new service will be coming to Columbus Mercy. Pediatrician Dr. William Jones, from Pittsburg Mercy, will be available two days per month for pediatric outreach in the Columbus hospital. This looks to be a great asset to the community.

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Healthy eating tips for Thanksgiving

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Valori Stone Family and Community Wellness Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictThanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and of course, delicious food. While it’s easy to overindulge during the holiday you can still enjoy your favorite dishes and stay healthy with a few mindful choices.
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