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News Staff
Friday, January 21, 2022
Friday, January 21 •Lancer Classic boys basketball-Riverton vs. Parsons at 4 p.m.; Baxter Springs vs. McAuley at 5:30 p.m.; Columbus vs. Erie at 7 p.m.; Southeast vs. College Heights at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, January 22 •Lady Titan wrestling Independence Tournament 9 a.m.
Columbus 4H Club BB Gun Competition Coordinator Dustin Major helps contestant Trevor Lacen to aim his rifle during the Monday, January 17 event. Fifteen local youths competed throughout the afternoon. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Columbus 4H Club BB Gun Competition Coordinator Dustin Major helps contestant Trevor Lacen to aim his rifle during the Monday, January 17 event. Fifteen local youths competed throughout the afternoon. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

4-H skills tested in competition

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 21, 2022
In a show of sleek sharpshooting skills, various youngsters throughout the community met at the Cherokee County 4-H Club building in Columbus for a BB gun shooting competition on Monday, January 17. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Poly-carts draw fire at council

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 21, 2022
As the Poly-Cart program just began its final implementation stage in Columbus, some residents have been having questions about the service. During the Tuesday, January 18 city council meeting, resident Seth Rooney approached the group to air his own questions and concerns.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Thursday, January 20 10 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Karyn Jo Grizzle vs. James S. Grizzle, bench trial, (domestic) 1 p.m. – Tamara Kaye Messinger, petitioner vs. Stacy Wayne Messinger, respondent, contempt, (domestic) 1 p.m.
Drexel furniture began in 1903

Drexel furniture began in 1903

Drexel furniture began in 1903

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Q: We bought a Drexel dining-room table and six chairs in the 1960s. The style is midcentury modern, but the chairs have unusual backs with spindles that are flattened about two-thirds of the way up. The table is 60 inches by 29 inches by 40 inches and has two leaves.
Cherokee County Democrats hear from senate candidate

Cherokee County Democrats hear from senate candidate

Cherokee County Democrats hear from senate candidate

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
John Zanatta, Natalie Zanatta, Paul Rogers and Marilyn Rogers listen attentively as U.S. Senate candidate Mark Holland presents his platform during the Cherokee County Democratic Party’s monthly meeting on Thursday, January 13.
LCC Foundation seeks nominees for awards

LCC Foundation seeks nominees for awards

LCC Foundation seeks nominees for awards

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Nominations for two prestigious annual awards are being sought by the Labette Community College Foundation. The Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards and the 2022 Cardinal Citation Award.
A group of 22

A group of 22

A group of 22

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
A group of 22 students from Southeast and their sponsors attended the performance of Wicked in Kansas City. The musical is based on the Wizard of Oz. Courtesy photo.
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