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Steve Jameson presented Katelyn Draeger with her Lion of the Month for November certificate at the recent Lions Club meeting.

Steve Jameson presented Katelyn Draeger with her Lion of the Month for November certificate at the recent Lions Club meeting.

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Draeger named November Lion of Month

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
The November Lion of the Month is Katelyn Draeger.

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Baxter Springs Chapter BT of PEO hears plans for state convention

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
At the November 3 meeting of Chapter BT of P.E.O. International members were informed that they will be working with the Galena Chapter AB to plan activities for Friday night at the 2027 P.E.O.State Convention.The group met in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs...
Each of the Mercy Auxiliary members had a task when they recently gathered to make noodles for a fundraiser. Ladonna Smith was rolling dough and Ann Thiele was measuring flour. Columbus News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Each of the Mercy Auxiliary members had a task when they recently gathered to make noodles for a fundraiser. Ladonna Smith was rolling dough and Ann Thiele was measuring flour. Columbus News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Mercy Auxiliary members make noodles for fundraiser

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Pediatric services coming to Columbus

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Beginning in February, a new service will be coming to Columbus Mercy. Pediatrician Dr. William Jones, from Pittsburg Mercy, will be available two days per month for pediatric outreach in the Columbus hospital.

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Healthy eating tips for Thanksgiving

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Valori Stone Family and Community Wellness Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictThanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and of course, delicious food.

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Real Estate transfers

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Darrell and Joy Tash, Galena, conveyed a deed to the property located at 6539 Southeast Quaker Road, Galena, to John and Rebecca Lenhardt, Galena.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Roberto Pedro Francisco, 34, was arrested by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence; alcohol or drugs, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and transporting an open container and is being held without bail.Laura Lynn Johnson, 57, was arrested...

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Columbus City Council minutes

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met November 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, November 20, 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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