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Southeast USD 247

Southeast USD 247

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Southeast USD 247

News Staff
Friday, January 19, 2024
Southeast USD 247 recognized their six board members and their leadership through good times and challenging times. Southeast board members include left to right David Stricklin, John Staton, Ron Yancey, Trista Shuster, and Jenna Pritchett. Not pictured: Tony Gray. 

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Friday, January 19 •High School Basketball Lancer Classic 4:30 p.m. •Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m. Saturday, January 20 •Biscuits and gravy breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Black Diamond Lodge #274, 107 W. Main in Weir. $8 per person. •High School wrestling...
Museum Christmas a success

Museum Christmas a success

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Museum Christmas a success

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
I wrote in last month’s report that we were planning “Christmas at the museum” for December 16. It was the first time for us to plan something this big for Christmas. It turned out very successful.
Chamber welcomes new C of C members

Chamber welcomes new C of C members

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Chamber welcomes new C of C members

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce would like to say “welcome” to our members: Ruff Puppies LLC, 107 S. Pennsylvania Ave does dog grooming (with all breeds and sizes). It is owned and operated by Grace Walker. She can be reached at 620-429-5501.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Tuesday, January 16 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •High School Basketball Lancer Classic 4:30 p.m. •Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and Military Avenue. •Columbus City...
Baylor Bowman, Blaze Bowman, Cam Carter, and Tanner Scott earned gold rings for winning the age division/ weight class at the Bulldog Classic Wrestling Tournament, Sunday in Independence. Courtesy Photo.

Baylor Bowman, Blaze Bowman, Cam Carter, and Tanner Scott earned gold rings for winning the age division/ weight class at the Bulldog Classic Wrestling Tournament, Sunday in Independence. Courtesy Photo.

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Eleven Titans win gold at Bulldog Classic Tourney

News Staff
Friday, January 12, 2024
Eleven members of the Columbus Wrestling Club brought home gold rings from the 2024 Bulldog Classic in Independence, Sunday.
The King family Medicalodge Nursing Home ministry was at the facility Sunday afternoon. Members of the entertainment group include Laura Atkinson at the piano, Rick Atkinson on the guitar, Katherine King on the Mandolin. The vocals were performed by Ross King, Charla King, Samuel King, Elisabeth King, Jael King and Jesse King.

The King family Medicalodge Nursing Home ministry was at the facility Sunday afternoon. Members of the entertainment group include Laura Atkinson at the piano, Rick Atkinson on the guitar, Katherine King on the Mandolin. The vocals were performed by Ross King, Charla King, Samuel King, Elisabeth King, Jael King and Jesse King.

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County Health takes over UniteUs

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Responsibility for Cherokee County’s Unite-Us contract has been taken over by the County Health Department according to Administrator Peyton Kessler.
Pittsburg State University mascot Gus Gorilla recently traveled to Columbus to present Bre Reedy with a $1,000 academic scholarship.

Pittsburg State University mascot Gus Gorilla recently traveled to Columbus to present Bre Reedy with a $1,000 academic scholarship.

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Walk with ease planned in Fredonia

Valori Stone
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Kansas State Research and Extension – Wildcat District is putting on a Walk with Ease program every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from February 19 – March 29.
K9 Keo

K9 Keo

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K9 Keo retires from Sheriff’s Department

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
A highly valued and longtime member of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department has retired. K9 Keo, a Belgian Malinois from Guadalajara, Mexico came to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department seven years ago.
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