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This vintage advertising poster promotes dry cleaning “the modern way,” but the process has certainly changed, becoming safer for workers and more environmentally friendly, since then. Photo Credit: Ripley Auctions (c)2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Advertising poster invites reader to ‘enjoy these winter days’

Terry Kovel

Monday, January 19, 2026

This poster invites the reader to “Enjoy These Winter Days” with an illustration of a peaceful snow-covered path lined with trees.

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Managing children’s screen time is important

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictThese days, technology is everywhere. TVs, computers, phones, and other electronic devices are all competing for our kids’ attention.

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Tuesday, January 20•Columbus Public Library Kids Create (first session) winter themed clay pinch pots. 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Come and go sculpting fun. This is a two section workshop.

Jackie Wimp

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Post office burglary suspect arrested

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Monday, January 19, 2026

A suspect has been arrested in the recent series of post office burglaries. Detectives with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigating the cases in West Mineral, Scammon and Weir, submitted their information to the Cherokee County Attorney’s office.

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Grant to provide post mastectomy resources

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Monday, January 19, 2026

The Cherokee County Health Department has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, Rita Bicknell Women’s Health Fund, Women’s Giving Circle Grant, to provide post-mastectomy bras and prosthetics to women located in the Cherokee County area.The grant will focus on...

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Former police lieutenant sentenced to KDOC

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Monday, January 19, 2026

A former Columbus City Police lieutenant who was arrested in 2024 on child sex offenses has been admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center awaiting transfer to Kansas Department of Corrections.David Justice, 57, was arrested in April 2024 after a year-long investigation.

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GOP senators want cap on home’s taxable assessed value

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Monday, January 19, 2026

A group of GOP senators want to amend the Kansas Constitution to establish an annual cap on a home’s taxable assessed value, but opinions are split on whether it will provide real relief.The proposal, called the Cap Assessed Valu-ation Protection amendment, confines a county appraiser’s annual home...

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Chamber dinner RSVP extended

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Monday, January 19, 2026

The annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner will be held Wednesday, January 28 at the State Theatre Event Center. Social hour will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at approximately 7 p.m.RSVP deadline has been extended to Thursday, January 22.

Kenneth Baker

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Baxter man gets 11 years in federal child pornography case

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Monday, January 19, 2026

A Baxter Springs man, Kenneth Baker, 41, who was arrested on federal child pornography charges in June 2025 has been sentenced.A four-month investi-gation began after software detected images requested from Baker’s IP address.

Olivia Comer and Jarrett Lawson were chosen Baxter Springs Homecoming Queen and King during coronation ceremonies, Friday night. Parents of the couple are Rick and Amy Comer and William and Shanna Lawson.

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Olivia Comer and Jarrett Lawson

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Monday, January 19, 2026

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