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Alice and Ralph White were among those enjoying the recent bean feed sponsored by the Columbus Lions Club. The annual event always draws a crowd and is very popular with area residents.

Alice and Ralph White were among those enjoying the recent bean feed sponsored by the Columbus Lions Club. The annual event always draws a crowd and is very popular with area residents.

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Alice and Ralph

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Alice and Ralph White were among those enjoying the recent bean feed sponsored by the Columbus Lions Club. The annual event always draws a crowd and is very popular with area residents.
Brad Gleason presented February Lion of the Month Katie Simpson with her certificate at a recent meeting. Courtesy photo.

Brad Gleason presented February Lion of the Month Katie Simpson with her certificate at a recent meeting. Courtesy photo.

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Katie Simpson named February Lion of Month

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Being active in sports and community service is important to the February Lion of the Month.Katie Simpson, Columbus Unified High School senior, participates in four sports. She plays softball and was named CNC League First Team outfielder her junior year.
A 90th birthday celebration was held for John Hiller of McCune Saturday, March 9. His wife joined him for the celebration.

A 90th birthday celebration was held for John Hiller of McCune Saturday, March 9. His wife joined him for the celebration.

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Hiller celebrates milestone birthday

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Friday, March 15, 2024
“I’ve been a farmer here all my life, I recall my father planting corn with two horses and a two row planter,” said John Hiller as he celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday in the McCune Community Center.Over a hundred neighbors, friends and relatives attended and the center was filled.“Things have...

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Titan bands to perform concerts this week

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Titan Jazz Band performed at the Pittsburg State University 50th Annual Jazz Fest on Friday, March 1. The band received a I Superior Rating. The event draws in bands from Kansas and Missouri.
Columbus Future Farmers serves pancake breakfast

Columbus Future Farmers serves pancake breakfast

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Columbus Future Farmers serves pancake breakfast

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Cooking the pancakes at the breakfast during FFA week were Dallas Scott, Cole Youngblood and Tucker Schalk.The FFA breakfast was a perfect time for family get togethers. FFA member Briley Johnson, Jason John- son, Brayden Johnson, and grandmother Mary Pat Burga.
‘Magic lanterns’ used by traveling showmen to project images

‘Magic lanterns’ used by traveling showmen to project images

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‘Magic lanterns’ used by traveling showmen to project images

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
According to science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Look at magic lanterns, which even have “magic” in their name.

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Tourism grants are available for events

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
lust a reminder there is a county tourism grant available for groups or organizations that are planning an event in Cherokee County to bring in a large amount of visitors with overnight stays in the county.
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