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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
March 21 Bill Amyx Gene Barrett Jack Cossairt Dorothy Jones Greg Nutt Dixie Wells March 22 Debra Barnes Elana Easterly Landon Garrison Allen Miller Lucinda Patton Cody Roberts
This antique Betty lamp was made by a known craftsman of the early 1800s, so it is very expensive: $2,000. You can find old Betty lamps for sale for less than $100 if they are in poor condition.

This antique Betty lamp was made by a known craftsman of the early 1800s, so it is very expensive: $2,000. You can find old Betty lamps for sale for less than $100 if they are in poor condition.

Difficulty working without lights

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
Think how difficult it was before 1800, when you had to have light to work at night and there were only candles or several kinds of oil lamps. By the 1850s, it was easier. There were kerosene lamps, gas lamps and finally electric lamps.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
Monday, March 21 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. This is an in person meeting only.
Big Brutus hosts 19,700 visitors

Big Brutus hosts 19,700 visitors

Big Brutus hosts 19,700 visitors

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
As the most popular tourist attraction in Southeast Kansas, Big Brutus Museum and Park hosted 19,700 paying visitors in 2021 in addition to being the venue for many events during the year.

CDF pulled pork for July fireworks

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, March 21, 2022
The sweet and savory smell of pulled pork are soon to fill the air around Columbus. Along with chips and drinks, the Columbus Fire Department is set to begin barbecuing for the community as part of a fireworks fundraiser March 25. Residents can feel free to pull up to the fire department from 11 a.
Shannon (Rhinehart) Neill will be inducted into the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame. Courtesy photo.

Shannon (Rhinehart) Neill will be inducted into the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame. Courtesy photo.

Shannon Neill into Sports Hall of Fame

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
An enchanting evening full of filling food and prestigious award presentations is set to take center stage during the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on March 30.

Legislature hotline

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon - Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. 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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