Larry Warren Hiatt
Newspaper legend passes at 84
Greg Hiatt
Larry Warren Hiatt spent most of his life putting other people on the front page.
Friday, July 3, 2026
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Johnston Public Library Hours
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Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Smith scholarships awarded
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Over the past nine years, Columbus First United Methodist Church has presented $37,950 in scholarships. These scholarships were made possible through the generosity of Starr and Eugenia Smith, who were interested in young people and their education.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Fort Hays announces graduates, dean’s list
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Fort Hays State University announces spring 2026 graduates. Local graduates include Hayden Wilson graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, from Weir.FHSU has also announced the Spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Penacook Tribal culture explained
Chance Briggs Seventh Grade English And Language
I read the book of Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac which caught my eye as I was reading it because I enjoyed how her grandmother sang a song of thanks from their tribe. In the story, the protagonist Malian is visiting her grandparent’s house on a Native American reservation when Covid-19 hits.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A background of Indian culture explained by Spoonemore
Raygen Spoonemore Seventh Grade English And
Imagine getting married at the age of 13 and getting shipped there with random people. This idea really made me curious. After I read Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan, I became even more interested in Indian culture.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club
The Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club
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The Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club recently traveled to Branson, Mo. to attend the inspiring musical David at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Before the per- formance, club members enjoyed a delicious plated lunch at McFarlain’s Restaurant and spent time shopping at the Tanger Outlets.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Cherokee County Jail Report
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Charles McQuillin, 87, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of aggravated assault and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and is being held without bail.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Real Estate transfers
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Crossland Construction Company, Inc, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1919 West Quail Creek Drive, Columbus, to Briauna Smith and Krystopher Ridge Smith, Columbus. The deed was recorded on June 9, 2026.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Like many art and design companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rookwood Pottery drew inspiration from Japan. This standard glaze Rookwood vase was decorated by Kitaro Shirayamadani, an artist who immigrated from Japan. Photo Credit: Toomey & Co. Auctioneers (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
Sometimes nature is the best designer for furniture pieces
Terry Kovel
Think of wooden furniture, and most of us picture defined shapes, even lines, and symmetry. Of course, that isn’t always the case. Historically, wood was left with uneven live edges when furniture was made quickly out of necessity, not as a design choice.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026