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Comer named Baxter Springs chief

Rick Comer
Thursday, May 22, 2025
A new Chief of Police was hired by the Baxter Springs City Council Tuesday night at a special meeting of the Council.

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Optic Communications customer appreciation

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
One of the oldest businesses in the community, Optic Communications is bringing back the customer appreciation day event. It will be held Wednesday, May 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Columbus Splash Pad at the corner of Kansas Ave and Pine Streets.

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Financial seminar planned

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Smart Money for Business, Family and individuals financial workshop sponsored by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, May 28 at noon in the Community Building. The event is free to Chamber of Commerce members. Nonmembers are welcome to attend for a fee of $10.

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City pool to open Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Columbus City Swimming pool will open Sunday, May 25 weather permitting.The pool will be open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.There is no increase in prices for the admission to the pool.The City Splash Pad will open Saturday May 24 .
Jim Oberbeck (center) was recognized for his years of service to the City of Columbus, as well as County law enforcement. Oberbeck is retiring from his official duties. Columbus Police Chief Kyle Clark and Mayor Grant Spieth presented Oberbeck with a plaque at a recent City Council meeting.

Jim Oberbeck (center) was recognized for his years of service to the City of Columbus, as well as County law enforcement. Oberbeck is retiring from his official duties. Columbus Police Chief Kyle Clark and Mayor Grant Spieth presented Oberbeck with a plaque at a recent City Council meeting.

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Jim Oberbeck

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Interesting artifact now at museum

Interesting artifact now at museum

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Interesting artifact now at museum

Doris Richardson
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Are you a person that plans your day? You know what you are going to wear, what you’re going to eat, and where you are going. Well, if all your plans for the day go as you planned, you are very lucky. Here at the museum, we plan and guess what, it doesn’t happen.

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Hilderbrand is Governor’s Scholar

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Bethany Hilderbrand of Riverton High School was selected to attend the 42nd Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program May 4, in Topeka.Hilderbrand is the daughter of Monica and Bradley Hilderbrand.
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