Giant Connect Four
Giant Connect Four
News Staff
Giant Connect Four was just one of the games at the Back to School Carnival Thursday night at Columbus City Park.
Monday, August 30, 2021
Lifestyle
Hot dogs were pile high
Hot dogs were pile high
News Staff
Hot dogs were pile high at the Back to School Carnival Thursday evening. Students and parents attended the event and were treated to food, games and family fun.
Monday, August 30, 2021
Taryn Billings looks on as Cajen Smith
Taryn Billings looks on as Cajen Smith
News Staff
Taryn Billings looks on as Cajen Smith gears up to run though the obstacle course at the Back to School Carnival Thursday. Students, parents and teachers had the opportunity to meet each other outside the classroom for a time of fun and food.
Monday, August 30, 2021
New business joins Baxter Springs Chamber
New business joins Baxter Springs Chamber
News Staff
The Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held Saturday, August 13 at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store in Baxter Springs. The Chamber of Commerce members and Mayor Tim Shallenburger welcomed the new business.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Tourism, do not put the cart before the horse
News Staff
Recently, I saw a quote which really made sense and hit home. It went “A city built for locals will always attract new visitors, but a city built for visitors may never attract new locals.”
Monday, August 23, 2021
The SEKOTGETA members
The SEKOTGETA members
News Staff
The SEKOTGETA members enjoyed the lunch stop at Big Brutus, where the table talk was about tractors and the big shovel.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Big Brutus
Big Brutus
News Staff
Big Brutus has become a haven for groups wanting an outing with a covered pavilion for lunch or dinner. The SEKOTGETA and several Scouting troops have used the Brutus facilites.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Laswell memorial scholarships awarded
Laswell memorial scholarships awarded
News Staff
A memorial scholarship has been instituted in memory of Betty Laswell who championed educational pursuits for future generations.
Three local ladies have received awards.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Annual Little Balkans Day Festival starts Saturday
News Staff
The 36th Annual Little Balkans Days Festival in Pittsburg is scheduled for August 28 through September 5. Numerous activities will be available, including an arts, crafts and food show, live music, as well as the return of “button events”.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Happy BIRTHDAY
News Staff
August 23
Marlene Carlson
Sue Cook
Derek Havercamp
David Isabell
Mike Langerot
Jane Ann Turner
August 24
Paula Andrews
Phil Evans
Harriett Smith
Don Swadley
Mandy Walker
Call 620-429-4684 to add your birthday
Monday, August 23, 2021