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Every call requires dialing ten digits

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Two telephone area codes in Kansas are part of a national program that will require all calls to be dialed with ten digits. The 620 area code in Cherokee County is one of those affected in the state and telephone users will be required dial all ten digits to make a call.

World Day of Prayer service is tonight

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
The World Day of Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 5th at the First Methodist Church located at 320 West Maple Street. The annual service is sponsored by the Columbus Community Service.

Street lights on Airport Drive okayed by council

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
A new street light will be installed at the end of the cul-de-sac at the west end of Airport Drive. The Columbus City Council approved the installation of the new light, as a safety matter and to prevent crime in the area.
Baxter Springs

Baxter Springs

Baxter Springs

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Baxter Springs High School recently crowned their Homecoming royalty. Front row left to right include attendants Gracey Garrett, Cassidy Pena, Madelynn Hartley, Queen Maggie Pendergraft, attendants Lindi Schmelzer, Atria Namelo and Madalyn Weeks.
Ben Major

Ben Major

Major is March 4-H member of month

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Cherokee County 4-H has chosen their March member of the Month. Ben Major is 12 years Ben Major is 12 years old and is beginning his fifth year in 4-H. He is a member of the Lone Elm Beaver’s club and is currently club secretary.
Lions Club member Steve Jameson was helping sort and clean the beans for the annual bean feed scheduled Thursday, March 4.

Lions Club member Steve Jameson was helping sort and clean the beans for the annual bean feed scheduled Thursday, March 4.

Annual Lions Club bean feed Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The annual bean and soup feed sponsored by the Columbus Lions Club will be held Thursday, March 4. This year the event This year the event will be carryout and delivery only. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for a donation of $6.
Richard and Bonnie Freeman were united in marriage February 10, 1961. They recently celebrated their sixtieth anniversary. Courtesy photo.

Richard and Bonnie Freeman were united in marriage February 10, 1961. They recently celebrated their sixtieth anniversary. Courtesy photo.

Freemans celebrate sixtieth anniversary

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Richard and Bonnie Freeman lifetime residents of Columbus, celebrated 60 years of marriage February 14, 2021 with family and friends. On February 10, 1961 Richard Freeman and Bonnie Johnson were united in marriage at Columbus.

KDOT honors Brown for 20 years service

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Kansas Department of Transportation recently announced that in March, Steven Brown, of Columbus will be celebrating 20 years of service with KDOT. Brown is an Equipment Operator Senior.
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