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Columbus Day Festival car show top winners announced

Columbus Day Festival car show top winners announced

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Columbus Day Festival car show top winners announced

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2024
The Mayor’s Choice award was presented to Bob Houser showing his 1956 Ford truck (below). The winner was selected by Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth.The People’s Choice Award was presented to Rosalie Lopp for her 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Aire hardtop.
Riverton High School honor rolls announced

Riverton High School honor rolls announced

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Riverton High School honor rolls announced

News Staff
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Riverton High School first quarter honor rolls have been announced by Principal Chad Harper. Those named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, students making a 4.0004.
The Baxter Springs Police Department Reserve Officers, in conjunction with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputies held a Back the Badge Event earlier in October. Large crowds enjoyed the Bar -B-Q pork sandwiches.

The Baxter Springs Police Department Reserve Officers, in conjunction with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputies held a Back the Badge Event earlier in October. Large crowds enjoyed the Bar -B-Q pork sandwiches.

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Overland Rally camps at Big Brutus

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Overland Rally camps at Big Brutus
Columbus Day Committee offers ‘thank yous’

Columbus Day Committee offers ‘thank yous’

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Columbus Day Committee offers ‘thank yous’

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Columbus Day committee wishes to say “Thank You” to the many volunteers for helping put on the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta.It takes many hours of planning and working to put on a festival of this size.

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Lug Nutz holds ribbon cutting, grand opening

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A new restaurant has officially opened in Columbus with the unusual name of Lug Nuts Bar & Grill. Opened recently by Jamie and Doug Bolin both long-time Columbus business owners.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2024
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
A giant whack-a-lion game was part of the Columbus High School junior class float. The Homecoming parade was held Friday, October 11 down Maple Street.

A giant whack-a-lion game was part of the Columbus High School junior class float. The Homecoming parade was held Friday, October 11 down Maple Street.

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CUHS Homecoming floats highlight of pre-game parade

Doris Richardson By Doris Richardson
Friday, October 11, 2024
Columbus Museum ReportI have learned down through the years to expect the unexpected here at the museum. This month was full of unexpected events.On the third we had a flood in the lady’s restroom. The line to the handicap stool had sprung a leak. Many thanks to Randy Coble for coming to our rescue.
Annual Weir Homecoming festival a successful endeavor

Annual Weir Homecoming festival a successful endeavor

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Annual Weir Homecoming festival a successful endeavor

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Members of the Southeast Lancer High School marching band took part in the annual Weir Homecoming celebration held the weekend of Friday the 13th. As the band marched along the parade route, they played a number of tunes to entertain the crowd.
Mercy Auxiliary talks holiday events

Mercy Auxiliary talks holiday events

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Mercy Auxiliary talks holiday events

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Plans for the upcoming holiday events were discussed at the September 17 Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting.President Janie Jarrett presided. She opened the meeting by leading the 16 members present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mary Brumback read the Auxiliary prayer.
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