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Friday, December 3 •Columbus First Christian Church 32nd Annual Cookie and Candy Walk 7 a.m. until gone. 128 W. Elm-$5 per pound for delivery call 620-429- 2715.

Farm-City Week time to say ‘thanks’

Farm-City Week is an opportunity to recognize the vital partnership that exists between rural and urban producers and consumers. Recognizing rural and urban businesses are “Partners in Progress” the Cher okee County Farm Bureau joined other organizations nation-wide in saying thank-you.

KBI, Galena PD conduct death investigation

A death investigation is being conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Galena Police Department. On December l, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Galena Police Department were dispatched to a residence after a subject reported he had located a deceased person.

Holiday parade has large turnout

It was a joyous holiday kick-off celebration as community members came together and provided friends and neighbors a fun packed evening.

Farmers Market holiday fair Sunday

The Columbus Holiday Market will be held on Sunday, December 5, from Noon to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Columbus Farmers Market lot at 202 N. East Avenue.

Former Columbus man arrested in Missouri

After a long-term investigation by the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team, a former Columbus man was arrested Tuesday. The team served a search warrant at 27592 West Fir Road in Carl Junction, Mo. Chet Mercer, 33, was arrested at his camper.

News-Report limited hours

Office hours at the Columbus News-Report will be a bit unusual this coming week. There will be times the office will be closed during regular business hours. With several employees under COVID quarantine it is necessary to split our crew.