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Check out the Clover Bud program Friday night in the arena. The youngest members of 4-H are just beginning to learn the ropes. Their program will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Check out the Clover Bud program Friday night in the arena. The youngest members of 4-H are just beginning to learn the ropes. Their program will take place at 6:30 p.m.

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97th edition of the County Fair

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
The 97th edition of the Cherokee County Fair will begin Tuesday, July 15 at the American Legion Fair Grounds in Columbus.Thanks to the yearlong efforts of the American Legion, Fair Board and County Extension agents the show will once again go on.
Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research investigator Craig Compton delivered an economic impact analysis of the proposed Rainbow Springs Solar Project to the County Commissioners.

Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research investigator Craig Compton delivered an economic impact analysis of the proposed Rainbow Springs Solar Project to the County Commissioners.

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Wichita State University’s Center

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Friday, July 11, 2025
Jeremy Lyons aka Jeremiah Campfire

Jeremy Lyons aka Jeremiah Campfire

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Local guitar player opens Reunion

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Friday, July 11, 2025
The entertainment Tuesday night will bring a native Columbus resident to Cherokee County Fair stage. The former Jeremy Lyons now known as Jeremiah Campfire will perform his “Campfire Guitar” music for his hometown folk.
The Columbus Fire Department recently purchased a 2014 Ford F550 Wet Rescue Apparatus from Diamond Rescue Supplies, LLC. The City Council approved the purchase in the amount pf $130,000. According to fire Chief Steve Burton the truck is gently used and equipped with a professionally built rescue box. The truck is ready for service and has 22,000 miles on it.

The Columbus Fire Department recently purchased a 2014 Ford F550 Wet Rescue Apparatus from Diamond Rescue Supplies, LLC. The City Council approved the purchase in the amount pf $130,000. According to fire Chief Steve Burton the truck is gently used and equipped with a professionally built rescue box. The truck is ready for service and has 22,000 miles on it.

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The Columbus Fire Department

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Friday, July 11, 2025
Magazine cover featuring Harry Houdini.

Magazine cover featuring Harry Houdini.

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Escape artist Houdini lived here

Don Creekmore
Friday, July 11, 2025
Editors Note- The following story ran in the Fall 2020 issue of Amuse Magazine published in Southeast Kansas. The author Don Creekmore has spent years researching Harry Houdini and he says he is currently writing a book to be released in 2026 about the world famous escape artist.

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News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Due to an error in reporting the story published in the Friday, July 4 edition of the News-Report. The article concerning the policy change by the Cherokee County Extension Board on the use of the scales by youth programs.
Two arrests for child sex crimes made

Two arrests for child sex crimes made

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Two arrests for child sex crimes made

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Arrests were made Wednesday in two separate cases of sex offenses against minors.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former Baxter Springs firefighter currently with the Coffeyville Fire Department for child sex crimes.At about 8:40 a.m.
Lois and Jim Carlson, Erie, were recently recognized for their many hours of volunteer service in several community organizations over the past several years, at the 73rd Annual Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel Convention in Junction City. Presenting the award certificate was Kay Sewell, State Community Service Officer. They are members of the Chanute Area chapter of KARSP. Courtesy photo.

Lois and Jim Carlson, Erie, were recently recognized for their many hours of volunteer service in several community organizations over the past several years, at the 73rd Annual Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel Convention in Junction City. Presenting the award certificate was Kay Sewell, State Community Service Officer. They are members of the Chanute Area chapter of KARSP. Courtesy photo.

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Lois and Jim Carlson, Erie

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Monday, July 7, 2025
The Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club members were busy handing out snow cones and cotton candy to the crowd at “Light up the Sky” event Saturday evening before the fireworks at Kiwanis Park. Casey Roberts and Jim Day were busy serving the treats.

The Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club members were busy handing out snow cones and cotton candy to the crowd at “Light up the Sky” event Saturday evening before the fireworks at Kiwanis Park. Casey Roberts and Jim Day were busy serving the treats.

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The Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club

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Monday, July 7, 2025

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Bullard named to honors list

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Washburn University has announced its spring 2025 Dean’s List honorees.Kennedy Bullard from Columbus has been named to the list.Her parents are John and Shanel Bullard. Her grand- parents are Jim and Janice Maxwell, Delores Bullard and the late R.C. Bullard.
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