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Columbus Public Library

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Columbus Public Library recently held a community bake sale to help fund the upkeep of the library elevator. Baylor Dainty was in attendance to assist with the bake sale and sample the chocolate chip cookies. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Galena officer graduates KLETC

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

The 355th Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduating class mark their transition from students to sworn law enforcement officers.Jonathan Maples with Galena Police Department is one of the graduates.Police Instructor Senior Josh Long introduced the class during the ceremony.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Molly Marie Elizabeth Mueller, 33, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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.

Kate Tyree, 2020 Riverton High School graduate was named Pittsburg State University student employee of the year. PSU President Thomas Newsom presented the award. Courtesy photo.

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Tyree named student employee of year at PSU

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

A Columbus student at Pittsburg State has been named the university student employee of the year.

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Mercy Auxiliary taco fundraiser

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

The taco squad’s annual drive through lunch, sponsored by the Pink Ladies of Mercy Columbus Hospital, will help purchase a 3-D mammogram machine.The luncheon is coming Wednesday, May 6 to the St. Rose Parish Hall 11 a.m. until supplies run out.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Friday, April 17•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, April 18•Lady Titan softball Chanute Comet Classic•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.

The Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SEKAAA) hosted a recognition luncheon in Baxter Springs honoring volunteers who deliver meals through the 60 plus nutrition program. Courtesy photo.

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SEKAAA recognizes area volunteers

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

“We just couldn’t do it without them,” said Stacy Dickerhoof, SEKAAA Associate Director. “Last year in Baxter Springs, 86 volunteers contributed 1,138 hours of service. Baxter Springs is a shining example of a community coming together to address a need.

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