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Winter fun day set at Extension

News Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
A winter fun day will be held at the Cherokee County Extension Office tomorrow (Wednesday). Kids ages seven-12 are invited to come to the Extension meeting room from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. to make crafts, bake treats and work with robotics. Those interested need to call 620-429-3859 to sign up.

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Avoid thefts, scams this season

News Staff
Friday, December 16, 2022
The Holiday Shopping Season is in full-swing and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take steps to safeguard themselves from potential thefts and scams.
Delivering cookies to businesses in Columbus was on the agenda for members of Columbus Unified High School’s Family, Careers and Community Leaders. The group made cookies and delivered them around town, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Delivering cookies to businesses in Columbus was on the agenda for members of Columbus Unified High School’s Family, Careers and Community Leaders. The group made cookies and delivered them around town, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

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Delivering cookies to businesses in Columbus

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Friday, December 16, 2022
Delivering cookies to businesses in Columbus was on the agenda for members of Columbus Unified High School’s Family, Careers and Community Leaders. The group made cookies and delivered them around town, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
Melodies of Christmas filled the air in downtown Columbus Monday

Melodies of Christmas filled the air in downtown Columbus Monday

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Melodies of Christmas filled the air in downtown Columbus Monday

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Friday, December 16, 2022
Melodies of Christmas filled the air in downtown Columbus Monday. Carolers, many dressed as elves, toured Columbus singing holiday tunes. Above Highland Elementary students in the classes of Becky Crystal and Debra Tocci sang for a business on the Square.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the new book vending machine installed at Central Elementary in Columbus. Addlyn VanGilder showed off her newly chosen book.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the new book vending machine installed at Central Elementary in Columbus. Addlyn VanGilder showed off her newly chosen book.

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Students try out book vending machine

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Friday, December 16, 2022
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the new book vending machine installed at Central Elementary in Columbus. Addlyn VanGilder showed off her newly chosen book. Columbus Central Elementary School recently received a new book vending machine.
County FB delegates attend meeting

County FB delegates attend meeting

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County FB delegates attend meeting

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
New policies were adopted and awards were presented at the 104th annual Farm Bureau meeting in Manhattan December 4 and 5. Jay Evans, Michelle Hilderbrand, Kyle Rennie and Greg Mowdy represented Cherokee County at the meeting.
Grace Carroline Hodgson was born November 8 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She joins sister Paislee Kay and brother James Tripp. Her parents are Travis and Tera Hodgson. Courtesy photo.

Grace Carroline Hodgson was born November 8 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She joins sister Paislee Kay and brother James Tripp. Her parents are Travis and Tera Hodgson. Courtesy photo.

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Hodgson’s announce arrival of Grace Carroline

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Paislee Kay and James Tripp Hodgson welcomed their sister, Grace Carroline Hodgson, Tuesday, November 8, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Grace arrived at 10:22 p.m. weighing eight pounds, 0.5 ounces and measuring 19 inches long to her parents, Travis and Tera Hodgson.
Santa made an early appearance in Scammon Sunday. He was escorted through the parade on one of the city’s fire trucks.

Santa made an early appearance in Scammon Sunday. He was escorted through the parade on one of the city’s fire trucks.

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Santa makes appearance in Scammon

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Friday, December 9, 2022
Santa made an early appearance in Scammon Sunday. He was escorted through the parade on one of the city’s fire trucks. After the annual Scammon Chistmas parade, youngsters had the opportunity to have cookies and hot cocoa. Maya Holcombe, Daniel Madl and Landon Holcombe joined in the fun.
Members of Matt Ross’ Entrepreneur class prepared, sold and delivered breakfasts recently. Among those participating were Colton Helwig and Hunter Burton.

Members of Matt Ross’ Entrepreneur class prepared, sold and delivered breakfasts recently. Among those participating were Colton Helwig and Hunter Burton.

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Keenagers to perform Christmas concert

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Friday, December 9, 2022
“Christmas Back Together Again” will be presented by the Keenagers Choir and the Parsons Community Orchestra, both under the direction of Scott Nelson. This will be the group’s first Christmas concert since the pandemic began.

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CBCO Blood drive planned Monday

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
Saving Lives in the Ozarks is the theme for the upcoming blood drive. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be set up in the Columbus Community Room Monday, December 12 between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. CBCO is the exclusive provider of blood to all area hospitals.
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