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Kicking off their August board meeting Wednesday, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dacia Clark, a representative from the Pittsburg Small Business Development Center located at Pittsburg State University.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Local blood drive planned Monday
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There are few things that an individual can do that takes so little effort and has such a large impact as donating blood.Columbus community members will have the opportunity to do just that Monday, August 17.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school. The annual tradition of putting bubbles in the fountain is a clear reminder. Courtesy photo.
Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school
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Friday, August 14, 2026
Members of the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Columbus Public Library with a new flag and a book about America. John Gilpin, Lauren Dainty, Rick Parmele and Martin Dupslaff were on hand for the presentation.
Members of the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
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Friday, August 14, 2026
Johnston Public Library Hours
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Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Columbus Public Library Hours
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Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Lorna Stover
Love to ReadWhen you look at the cover of Ann Patchett’s new book “Whistler”, you might think it’s a western. There is a lone horse painted on the front of it.But it’s not a book written about the Wild West.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Answers can be found in a name
Ella Buzzard
Genealogy CornerIn the early days of humanity, people around the world had only one name – their given name. The invention of surnames came much later.Most people lived in villages or in the country, so having one name was fine with most folks. Then the villages grew larger and became towns.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Hodgsons welcome baby Lincoln David
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Lincoln David Hodgson arrived at 12:29 a.m. July 5, just missing an opportunity to share his birthday with America. He weighed eight pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026