Volunteers prepare Christmas dinners for delivery to those unable to attend the Annual Community dinner at the 4-H building.
Annual Community dinner
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Friday, December 26, 2025
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Park Pre-Kindergarten students were dressed in holiday colors for their annual Park School Christmas Program.
Poet redefines image of Santa
Ella Buzzard
Genealogy Corner“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house“Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, “In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”This is the first few lines from a very popular Christmas poem which has...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Auxiliary donates to Thanksgiving boxes
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Jelly was donated to the Thanksgiving baskets by the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary.Melissa Torchia, filling in for President Brenda Barrett, called the December meeting to order at St. Rose Parish Hall. She led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance and read the Auxiliary prayer. Roll call was taken.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Preparing gifts for the Ugly Holiday Sweater contest winners were Steve Langerot and Donna Renn. The sweater show was held Sunday evening at St. Bridget’s Parish Hall.
LCC announces fall honor rolls
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Labette Community College Fall 2025 President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List.The following fulltime students have been honored for their academic achievements for the Fall 2025 semester at LabetteDecember 19WayneandJuanitaDobkins ClarkandJeannaZahmCommunity College.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Girard Medical Center proudly announces the grand opening of its new 64-slice CT machine. This significant upgrade will greatly enhance diagnostic capabilities, improve patient experience. Courtesy photo.
Girard Medical gets new CT machine
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Girard Medical Center proudly announces the grand opening of its new 64-slice CT machine. This significant upgrade will greatly enhance diagnostic capabilities, improve patient experience, and expand the clinical services available to the region.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The fresh live wreaths arrived in several large cardboard boxes which were unpacked and taken to the individual grave sites.
Healthy eating during the holiday season
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Arianna Perkins District Health and Nutrition Program Assistant, Wildcat Extension District‘Tis the season for holiday get-togethers and festive foods. It’s common to indulge in all the sweet and savory flavors shared during the season.
Monday, December 15, 2025
During the recent spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Eva Maxton, Kora Welch was helping out in the kitchen. She was boxing up spaghetti and meatballs for those attending. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.
Maxton spaghetti, meatball fundraiser draws large crowd
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Friday, December 12, 2025
A special trip was in store for Suzette Henderson’s Park Elementary Kindergarten class. Santa Claus made a special early stop in Columbus to visit with youngsters. Class members were able to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas and of course, get their photos taken with him to commemorate the day. Courtesy photo.
Suzette Henderson’s Park Elementary Kindergarten class
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Friday, December 12, 2025
During the Columbus High School Jazz Show “What a Feeling”, the cast took a closer look at some of the fads that were popular during the 1980s. For instance, the lava lamp regained popularity during the 80’s.
Titan Jazz presents ‘What a Feeling’, a look back at the 80’s
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Friday, November 28, 2025
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Acknowledging God’s presence
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As Thanksgiving passes and we enter the Christmas season, it is important to acknowledge God’s presence in our lives.
Friday, November 28, 2025