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Annual Community Christmas dinner set

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Friday, December 12, 2025
The public is invited to the annual Community Christmas dinner to be held at noon in the Columbus 4-H building Saturday, December 20.For over 40 years Robin and Bill Jones have been organizing this free community dinner with the help of Susan Schultz and her family.
A unique assortment of T&B Nutty Bavarian roasted cashews and almonds were available at the Christmas Market held in the State Theatre Event Center.

A unique assortment of T&B Nutty Bavarian roasted cashews and almonds were available at the Christmas Market held in the State Theatre Event Center.

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T&B Nutty Bavarian

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Friday, December 12, 2025

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Casino revenue has increase

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Friday, December 12, 2025
Revenue for Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg for the month of November was $3,417,232 an increase over October of $179,683.In November 2025 he casino also increased over November 2024 by $88,299.In October 2025 the electronic machines produced $3,189,555.29 in revenue and the table games had...
An early visit to Cherokee County by Santa Claus was an opportunity for Jacob Schreiner to share his Christmas wish list. Schreiner and the rest of Suzette Henderson’s Kindergarten class at Park traveled to American Bank Wednesday to meet Jolly St. Nick. Courtesy photo.

An early visit to Cherokee County by Santa Claus was an opportunity for Jacob Schreiner to share his Christmas wish list. Schreiner and the rest of Suzette Henderson’s Kindergarten class at Park traveled to American Bank Wednesday to meet Jolly St. Nick. Courtesy photo.

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Santa Claus

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Friday, December 12, 2025

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Give the gift of experiences this holiday

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension District,As the holiday rush kicks in, more and more parents are starting to question the old tradition of piling toys under the tree.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Matthew D. Haviland, 38, was arrested by Columbus Police officers on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and was released on $1,500 bail.Zachary Jonathan Gibbens, 34, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude;...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Shane Michael Kloog, 39, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and vehicle liability insurance required and was released on $550 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department and includes...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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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