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Author and former Columbus resident William Stoskopf is surrounded readers’ group members Lorna Stover, Dora Dunlap, Jane Rhinehart, Mary Torcia and Peggy LaCoste. Courtesy photo.

Author and former Columbus resident William Stoskopf is surrounded readers’ group members Lorna Stover, Dora Dunlap, Jane Rhinehart, Mary Torcia and Peggy LaCoste. Courtesy photo.

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Former resident’s historical novel features common names here

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Author William Stoskopf was reared on the family farm in Quaker Valley east of Columbus. Bill’s mother Sara taught history at the local high school and his dad Roy was a farmer.
Baxter Springs High School held their prom recently. Royalty was crowned during the evening King Jacob Grant and Queen Olivia Edmondson. Courtesy photo.

Baxter Springs High School held their prom recently. Royalty was crowned during the evening King Jacob Grant and Queen Olivia Edmondson. Courtesy photo.

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Baxter Springs High School

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

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PEO Chapter BT learns about chair yoga

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Chair yoga was the topic of the program at the Chapter BT of P.E.O. International meeting held at 6 p.m. April 21 in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs.The program was presented by guest Gaylene Smith. She is a retired nurse and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Ramirez-Perez in the “Rising Stars” concert at Pittsburg State University. The three students won the Concerto Aria Competition. Courtesy photo. Hurtado, saxophonist from Galena will join Sara Flesner and Alex

Ramirez-Perez in the “Rising Stars” concert at Pittsburg State University. The three students won the Concerto Aria Competition. Courtesy photo. Hurtado, saxophonist from Galena will join Sara Flesner and Alex

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Galena student to perform at Pitt State ‘Rising Stars’ concert

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Three accomplished student musicians who won the Concerto Aria Competition — one from Galena, one from Neodesha, and one from Grove, Oklaho-ma — will be featured in this year’s “Rising Stars” concert by the Southeast Kansas Symphony at Pittsburg State University on Sunday, May 4.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Benjamin Allen Graham, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held without bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, May 1, 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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CALENDAR

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Tuesday, April 29•Titan Golf hosting tournament, 1 p.m. at Brush Creek Golf Course•Titan JV Baseball hosting CNC double header vs Colgan, 4:30 p.m. Community Field Ball Park•Baxter Springs American Legion Ham and Bean feed at 1303 Military 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Four Columbus knife enthusiasts were prize winners at the recent Kansas Custom Knife Makers Association meeting on April 19th at the Dickinson County Heritage Center in Abilene. Todd Murdock the unofficial best ax award, Phil Evans best hunter award and best of show, Mike Pace best folder and Kurtis Baylor won the best knife competition and the cutting competition. Courtesy photo.

Four Columbus knife enthusiasts were prize winners at the recent Kansas Custom Knife Makers Association meeting on April 19th at the Dickinson County Heritage Center in Abilene. Todd Murdock the unofficial best ax award, Phil Evans best hunter award and best of show, Mike Pace best folder and Kurtis Baylor won the best knife competition and the cutting competition. Courtesy photo.

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Four Columbus knife enthusiasts

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Farmer’s Cooperative Board member Kolby Chrz serves chicken to Kelly Robison at the 75 annual meeting of the local cooperative. The board members and employees serve the members of the coop.

Farmer’s Cooperative Board member Kolby Chrz serves chicken to Kelly Robison at the 75 annual meeting of the local cooperative. The board members and employees serve the members of the coop.

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Coop hosts members on 75th anniversary

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Monday, April 28, 2025
In recognition of their 75 years, the Cherokee County Farmers Cooperative held their annual dinner and meeting in the Columbus High School cafeteria and auditorium. The local cooperative was established in Columbus in 1950 and purchased the Baxter Springs coop in 1952.
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