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Something for everyone’s taste buds available on the fairgrounds

Something for everyone’s taste buds available on the fairgrounds

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Something for everyone’s taste buds available on the fairgrounds

News Staff
Friday, July 19, 2024
Some folks go to the fair for the carnival rides, some to look over the livestock, and some just to visit with friends and neighbors.But, everyone goes to the Cherokee County Fair for one thing.The Food.There is something extra special about the food served at the fair.The First Christian Church’s...

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Methods to keep fair animals cool

News Staff
Friday, July 19, 2024
All critters experience heat stress, which occurs when the body cannot get rid of excessive heat. Animals accumulate heat during the day, then dissipate the heat load at night, when it’s cooler. Some animals, including humans, cool by sweating or other means.

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Girl Scouts have provided fair food more than 75 years

News Staff
Friday, July 19, 2024
Nothing says Cherokee County Fair like the Girl Scout House Fair Kitchen.For over 75 years the Girl Scout House has been “the” place to eat during fair week.They are returning to the Scouts serving in the Girl Scout House after the pandemic prevented them from providing the table service last...
Baxter Springs ‘Light Up the Sky’ successful community event

Baxter Springs ‘Light Up the Sky’ successful community event

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Baxter Springs ‘Light Up the Sky’ successful community event

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Baxter Springs Mayor and Kiwanis Club President, Kelly Abbott was making sure there was plenty of cotton candy for those attending the Light Up the Sky Celebration in Baxter Springs Friday.A reception is planned for Mike and Mary Ann Horgan July 14 in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary.
A 91st birthday party was held for Wanda Tilman. The party was thrown by her daughters Debra Messer, Brenda Qualls, and Kathy Hess. A large crowd turned out to wish Tilman well on her special day.

A 91st birthday party was held for Wanda Tilman. The party was thrown by her daughters Debra Messer, Brenda Qualls, and Kathy Hess. A large crowd turned out to wish Tilman well on her special day.

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Keys to reducing clutter in the home

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Valori StoneReducing clutter in your home can have numerous benefits, impacting both your physical environment and mental well-being. Here are some of the key advantages: 1. Improved Mental Health: A cluttered environment can be visually and mentally overwhelming, leading to increased stress levels.
The Starr and Eugenia Smith Scholarship was presented to Pastor Dorcia Johnson by Athena Mc-Colm. Courtesy photo.

The Starr and Eugenia Smith Scholarship was presented to Pastor Dorcia Johnson by Athena Mc-Colm. Courtesy photo.

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Pastor receives Smith scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Starr and Eugenia Smith Scholarship has been presented to individuals for 19 years.
A large turnout of members of the Chamber of Commerce welcomed Nate and Casey Long to the business community on Friday.

A large turnout of members of the Chamber of Commerce welcomed Nate and Casey Long to the business community on Friday.

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Ribbon cutting at new flower shop

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Members of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce rolled out the welcome mat to the latest new business in the downtown district.Life in Bloom, located at 211 W. Maple brings three new businesses in one building.According to the owners Nate and Casey Long.

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What does the Chamber of Commerce do?

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.
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