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Prizeweek consolation prize winner

News Staff

Monday, April 5, 2021

The Prizeweek Puzzle continues to baffle the players as yet another week has passed without a grand prize winner in the puzzle. This past week’s consolation prize goes to a former winner of a grand prize, Mark Winter.

New Columbus Sports Hall of Fame inductee

News Staff

Monday, April 5, 2021

New Columbus Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Rick Langerot was presented his plaque by Kerry Sachetta, chairman of the Hall of Fame committee. Langerot said he will always be a wrestler and he will always be a Titan.

Rocky Overman a 2021

News Staff

Monday, April 5, 2021

Rocky Overman a 2021 inductee to the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame received his plaque from Kerry Sachetta. The recognitions were presented at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual dinner held at the State Theatre Event Center.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Shannon Johnson, 47, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body, driving while suspended and unlawful registration and is being held in lieu of $10,000...

Area Accident Report

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

A two-car accident occurred March 30 at approximately 8:41. A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Jim Hall, 69, Chetopa, was at the east bound stop sign on Northwest US160 Highway. A 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Donna Bonnie, 76, Parsons, failed to stop and struck the Chevrolet in the rear.

CAC Good Friday service set

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Columbus Area Churches invite the community to attend the Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 2 at the Camp Joy Church located at 133 East Pine Street. Host pastor Alan McCamey will give the welcome and Eric Hurd will share scripture and give the opening prayer.

Medicalodges reopens for visitors

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Medicalodges Columbus long term care has reopened from the COVID lockdown that was required March 2020. “It has been a very long year, everyone is ready to see their loved ones again, face to face. The staff has also missed the interaction with the families as well,” said Administrator Amy Higgins.

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Annual Chamber dinner features Chris Award

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Tonight will be a “Home Sweet Home” evening as the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will hold their 93rd annual dinner. This years theme of “Home-Sweet-Home” will be the décor on 22 tables in the State Theatre Event Center with festivities beginning at 6 p.m.

Easter egg hunts will be Saturday

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Children in Cherokee County will have the opportunity to participate in three Easter egg hunts Saturday Morning, April 3. Columbus Chamber of Columbus Chamber of Commerce will hold their hunt at the Columbus City Park, South Kansas and Country Road.

LaTurner reps to be here Monday

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Staff members of U.S. Representative Jake La-Turner will be in the Court House in Columbus and the City Hall in Galena Monday to meet with constituents.

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