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Final football contest winners announced

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
In the season’s final football contest, the top two winners were previously first place winners as Carolyn Eddington and Mike Ellis took first and second place this week. Carolyn missed one game and Mike missed two.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Tuesday, December 2•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development office.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ...
Columbus Lions Club members harvested a tree for the Courthouse on Sunday afternoon. With help from the Fire Department, the tree was raised in place and decorated. Lights were strung on the tree by Lions Club members.

Columbus Lions Club members harvested a tree for the Courthouse on Sunday afternoon. With help from the Fire Department, the tree was raised in place and decorated. Lights were strung on the tree by Lions Club members.

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Christmas parades kick off Wednesday

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Christmas season is underway with Columbus’ celebrations starting Wednesday, December 3 with the festivities beginning at 5 p.m.Find the elf contest will be held 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Search for the elves around town.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, November 28, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, November 28, 2025
Urban Jay Danley, 43, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of violation of offender registration act and is being held without bail.Nicholas Ryan Wilkins, 41, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, ignition...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Friday, November 28, 2025
Logan Ray Jones, 37, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, driving while suspended, canceled or revoked, possess paraphernalia, defective tag lamp on motor vehicle and on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $25,300...
Hometown Hero for the year 2025 was DeAnn Auman Hill the City Treasurer and a well known CPA in state circles. Her work on the acquiring the new Fire Station was noted as a major factor in her recognition. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Hometown Hero for the year 2025 was DeAnn Auman Hill the City Treasurer and a well known CPA in state circles. Her work on the acquiring the new Fire Station was noted as a major factor in her recognition. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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DeAnn Hill named BHS Hometown Hero

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Friday, November 28, 2025
Recognizing her lifelong commitment to community service DeAnn Auman Hill was recognized by Baxter Springs on Monday as she was named the 2025 Hometown Hero.The recognition program was held in the Baxter Springs High School with former Congressman Jake LaTurner as the keynote speaker.“DeAnn Hill...
Former Congressman Jake LaTurner spoke to the students and others gathered to honor the City Treasurer and a well known accountant. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Former Congressman Jake LaTurner spoke to the students and others gathered to honor the City Treasurer and a well known accountant. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Former Congressman Jake LaTurner

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Friday, November 28, 2025

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CALENDAR

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Friday, November 28, 2025
Saturday, November 29•Columbus News Report will be delivered today.•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, November 30 •Attend the Church of your Choice.Monday, December 1•Cherokee County...
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