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Tourism grants are available for events

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Just 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.

Columbus High School presents Disney’s© Freaky Friday

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Columbus High School presents Disney’s© Freaky Friday

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Preparing for the wedding Torrey (Anna Head), Senior O’Brian (Kenneth Hellend) and Mrs. Luckenbill (Madison Richards) were performing in the play Freaky Friday.

Merrick reaches milestone anniversary

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Merrick reaches milestone anniversary

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Employee MaLia Merrick reached her 25year anniversary with Commerce Bank February 17. On Friday, February 16, Branch Manager Heidi Smortstad presented Merrick with a certificate and congratulated her on achieving this career milestone.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department team at the Polar Plunge.

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department team at the Polar Plunge.

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Friday, February 16, 2024

It was a successful year for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department team at the Polar Plunge. Chero- kee County won an award for the Top Fundraising Team, turning in just over $4,300. The total event raised over $40,000 for local Special Olympics.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies visited

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies visited

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies visited with some of the Special Olympics athletes at the recent Polar Plunge event in Pittsburg. Chief Deputy Nate Jones, Sheriff David Groves and Sgt. Detective Jornell Fondren were among those making the leap.

The family and many friends

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The family and many friends

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Friday, February 16, 2024

The family and many friends of Carl Crocker joined him at the Center Christian Church Fellowship Hall for a 75th birthday celebration. Carl, a member of the Columbus High School class of 67, spent 44 years of his life as an over-the-road truck driver.

Daughter’s Christmas gift continues giving

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Daughter’s Christmas gift continues giving

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Love to Our daughter Julie’s family celebrated with us Christmas evening. Like in the past, the “littles” could hardly wait to open their gifts. Much to my surprise, I received the biggest gift of all. Tucked inside were twelve books Julie had purchased for me…all historical fiction selections.

Bad weather hampers January museum hours

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Bad weather hampers January museum hours

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Friday, February 16, 2024

We never know what to expect here at the museum when we come in. January is always a big month as far as the weather is concerned. We must remember we are in Kansas and anything can and will happen. We made it through the first week just fine. We got most of the Christmas decorations down.

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LCS Juniors outdistance Ottawa in music, arts

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Columbus Life Christian’s Junior (ages 12 and younger) team easily outdistanced Ottawa’s Bethel Christian, 122-70, recently to capture the Midstates Christian League Music and Arts Championship, repeating last year’s victory and grabbing their fourth title in five years.

Service dog makes appearance at PEO meeting

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Service dog makes appearance at PEO meeting

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Friday, February 16, 2024

A special program was presented at the Baxter Springs Chapter BT of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Monday, February 5 at noon in Fellowship Hall of the Baxter Springs United Methodist Church. The program was presented by guest, Kate Kemp and her dog Luna.

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