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New website okayed by Columbus Council

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Friday, October 2, 2026
A nearly $19,000 quote was approved by the Columbus City Council last Monday to completely rebuild the city’s online presence.With all discussion happening in executive session, Council members accepted a proposal from Locally Savvy Biz Solutions, a Southeast Kansas website developer.The approved...

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Crossland Lane gets name change

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Friday, October 2, 2026
A two-block stretch of roadway on the west side of Columbus will get a new name following action by the Columbus City Council at their last regular meeting.Part of the new Lakewood West subdivision built by Crossland Construction, ‘Crossland Lane’ was named before any planned houses for the...

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Baxter Springs Hall of Fame to induct members Saturday

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Friday, October 2, 2026
The following athletes will be inducted into the Baxter Springs Hall of Fame Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dan Smith, former major league pitcher.Ken ChenowethKen Chenoweth, a 1970 graduate of Baxter Springs High School, was an outstanding all-around athlete.
Former USD 493 Athletic Director to join H Of F

Former USD 493 Athletic Director to join H Of F

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Former USD 493 Athletic Director to join H Of F

Todd Napier
Friday, October 2, 2026
Todd Napier is being inducted into the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame with the Class of 2026 during ceremonies, October 9, at the Columbus Unified High School Cafeteria.Todd attended CUHS from 1979-1983. A threeyear letterman in football and four-year letter winner in wrestling.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, October 2, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, October 2, 2026
Lacey Sue Ann Powell, 38, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants, interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is...
Members of the Columbus Junior High School Cross Country Team display the medals they won at their home meet, Tuesday, at Brush Creek Golf Course. Lydan Atkinson won the eighth boys race and Lyndee Smiley placed fourth in the eighth grade girls race. Carrie Engroff is the coach for the CJHS team. Kross Davis, Lydan Atkinson, Trevor Lacen, Kai Davis, Alaina Smiley, and Lyndee Smiley were present for the photo.

Members of the Columbus Junior High School Cross Country Team display the medals they won at their home meet, Tuesday, at Brush Creek Golf Course. Lydan Atkinson won the eighth boys race and Lyndee Smiley placed fourth in the eighth grade girls race. Carrie Engroff is the coach for the CJHS team. Kross Davis, Lydan Atkinson, Trevor Lacen, Kai Davis, Alaina Smiley, and Lyndee Smiley were present for the photo.

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Titan Cross Country hosts junior high meet

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Friday, October 2, 2026
Lydan Atkinson won the Columbus Cross Country Eighth Grade Boys two mile race, Tuesday, at the Brush Creek Golf Course.
Baxter PEO hears about Medical Loan Closet

Baxter PEO hears about Medical Loan Closet

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Baxter PEO hears about Medical Loan Closet

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
A presentation about the Medical Loan Closet was presented to Chapter BT of P.E.O. International at their Monday, September 21 meeting in Baxter Springs. The guest speaker was Terry Heater.The closet provides durable medical equipment to those in need.

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Mercy Auxiliary has meeting

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Mercy Auxiliary held their monthly meeting at the St. Rose Parish Hall September 15, at 9 a.m.The meeting was opened by President Brenda Barrett leading the group in Pledge of Allegiance. Eighteen members were present.
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