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Friday, December 10 •Riverton Ram basketball (Lady Rams only) at home vs. Diamond, Mo. at 6 p.m. •Lady Titan Wrestling Bentonville West Tournament TBA. •Baxter Springs High School basketball at home vs. Frontenac 6 p.m. •Baxter Springs Little Mr.

Houser resigns Council post

A mixture of sadness and deep appreciation fell over the Columbus City Hall Monday night when Mayor Grant Spieth addressed the council the resignation letter from Council member Jan Houser. “It has been a privilege to work with all of you and for the citizens of my hometown,” Spieth read.

Community Christmas service Sunday

The Columbus Churches Community Christmas Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 12 at Columbus Christian Center Church located at 1001 East Merle Evans Drive. The welcome will be given by Host Pastor Jim Lewis.

Property tax bills in a boondoggle

The tax abatement for Mercy Hospital in Galena continues to plaque the county taxpayers. More than a week after the county budget had been approved and tax bills are mailed to taxpayers the abatement has reared its ugly head. The effect of the loss of $1.

COVID hits News-Report, reopening set Monday

Things in the Columbus News-Report may seem different as you read the issues this week. The staff has been struck by the COVID-19 pandemic. After escaping the virus over the past year, without a case, late last week in a single day four staff members were tested positive for the coronavirus.

One hundred years ago; Amazon Army fights for justice

Editors Note: This is the third in a series being published the Centennial anniversary of the Amazon Army in the Southeast Kansas coalfields.