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Part of the crowd for the Halloween Trunk or Treat event along Pine St. in Columbus, line up for candy at each of the vehicles parked along the street. Colorful costumes intermingled with the festive and creative displays for a day of family fun thanks to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s organization and resources. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Part of the crowd for the Halloween Trunk or Treat event along Pine St. in Columbus, line up for candy at each of the vehicles parked along the street. Colorful costumes intermingled with the festive and creative displays for a day of family fun thanks to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s organization and resources. Photo by Jacob Spencer

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Large turnout at the Columbus Chamber ‘Trunk-or-Treat’

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Hundreds of citizens recently showed up in Columbus over the weekend. A Halloween Walk and Trunk-Or-Treat event was held along Pine Street on the square during the holiday, thanks to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s efforts and resources. Lines were already forming before the 4 p.m.
Leslie Minor and her husband, Columbus Firefighter, James Minor, help serve Chicken and Noodles at the Malachi Brown fundraiser in Baxter Springs. Over 700 meals were served.

Leslie Minor and her husband, Columbus Firefighter, James Minor, help serve Chicken and Noodles at the Malachi Brown fundraiser in Baxter Springs. Over 700 meals were served.

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Response for firefighter fundraiser overwhelming

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Tina Creech said her sister Jessica was overwhelmed with gratitude at the response and support they received at the Baxter Springs Fire Department Auxiliary fundraiser for the Malachi Brown this past Saturday.

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VFW dinner for veterans Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
A baked ham dinner will be served Friday, November 12, at the Columbus VFW post 1372 beginning at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. All veterans and their spouses may eat free. All others are welcome with a donation of $7. The menu will include baked ham, roasted potatoes, green beans and dinner roll.
October was good month at Columbus Museum

October was good month at Columbus Museum

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October was good month at Columbus Museum

Columbus Museum Report By Doris Richardson
Monday, November 8, 2021
We made it through another month and might I add it was a very good one. Of course, the minute we changed the calendar to October we are looking forward to the Columbus Day Celebration. We were not disappointed this year. The weather was great and a great attendance.

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Healthy holidays focus on activity, food

Holly Miner
Friday, November 5, 2021
The holidays are coming but your exercise and diet routines do not have to change with it. It may seem, at times, that the holidays cause changes in our exercise and diet routines. But by making a few modifications we can continue to be physically active and eat healthy even during the holidays.
Southeast students place at rodeo

Southeast students place at rodeo

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Southeast students place at rodeo

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
Southeast High School had three students participate in rodeo events at the Lucky J. Arena in Carthage, Mo. over the weekend. Quintonn Lunsford, Eli Pritchett and Wyatt Scales are all members of the Missouri High School Rodeo Association.
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