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The 4-H Alumni Award

The 4-H Alumni Award

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The 4-H Alumni Award

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
The 4-H Alumni Award winner Kim Scott was the Extension Board President last year. She has served as a committee member and superintendent for the cattle project.
Fox graduates army basic training

Fox graduates army basic training

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Fox graduates army basic training

Kassidy Fox
Friday, November 15, 2024
A 2004 Southeast High School graduate, and wrestler with the Columbus High School, Kassidy Fox has graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Sill, in Lawton, Oklahoma on October 4.Following graduation, she went directly to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas for advanced individual training to...
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

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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.
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