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CUHS alum marches in Macy’s parade

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CUHS alum marches in Macy’s parade

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Friday, December 29, 2023

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a spectacle enjoyed by millions every year, but for Jenna Morris, a local musician and music educator, it became a dream come true as she recently took part in the parade with the Band Directors Marching Band.

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Pitt State announces fall 2023 graduates

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Pittsburg State University has announced their Fall 2023 Graduates. Students from Columbus graduating include Jordan L. Eaves, BS; Garrett M. Evans, BBA; Amber L. Helwig, BSE; Kandi D. Midgett, MS; Kensie F. Plienplang, BS. Students from Baxter Springs graduating include Sydney G.

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Commissioners minutes for December 18

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Convene Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

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CHCSEK receives funds to fight opioid epidemic

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Friday, December 29, 2023

The Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) program has awarded the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas $200,000 for the distribution of free naloxone to prisoners in correctional facilities in southeast Kansas to reduce overdose deaths.

Titans of the Week

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Senior members of the Columbus Titan Band have completed their final marching season and are entering their competition season.

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List of veterans’ flags currently in Weir American Legion

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Friday, December 29, 2023

A declining membership and interest in the Veterans organizations across the nation has forced the Weir American Legion to close. Nearly 300 American Flags belonging to the veterans listed below are currently being stored in the Weir Community Center.

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CALENDAR

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Friday, December 29 •Cherokee County Courthouse will close at noon. •Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m. Saturday, December 30 •Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Galena Christian Church 10th and Main 4 p.m. Begins with a meal followed by meeting.

A potluck dinner and pajamas were on tap for the December 12 Bunco games. The players celebrated the Christmas season with food, fun and friendship.

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Bunco players hold potluck, pajama Christmas celebration

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Members of the Columbus Bunco crew celebrated Christmas with a potluck and pajama party at their December 12 games. Over the years membership has expanded from mainly Columbus participants to include players from Oklahoma.

Above and below members of the Cherokee County Democratic Party met at the Old Riverton Post Office for their annual meeting and Christmas party. Tom Pryer spoke to the group about Medicaid Expansion.

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Democrats gather for holiday party

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Friday, December 22, 2023

The Cherokee County Democratic Party gathered Thursday, December 14 for their annual Christmas Party at the Old Riverton Post Office. There was a short business meeting. Tom Pryor spoke on the benefits that Medicaid Expansion would have for our citizens and local hospitals.

At the annual Community Christmas Dinner Virginia Leake was in charge of placing the turkey on all of the orders. The event had a large turnout and everyone had a nice selection of dishes for their meal.

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Annual Community Christmas dinner draws large crowd

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Annual Community Christmas dinner draws large crowd

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