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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
The valuable 250 piece carved ivory collection donated to the museum in 1960 by Fred T. Evans, was stolen less than 19 years later. The crime has never been solved.

The valuable 250 piece carved ivory collection donated to the museum in 1960 by Fred T. Evans, was stolen less than 19 years later. The crime has never been solved.

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Theft from library unsolved after 40 years

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
The crime of the century in Cherokee County remains unsolved after nearly 50 years.A valuable and unique gift was presented to the Columbus Library in October of 1960.
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Local woman will lead Crawford FRC

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Following the recent retirement of Ann Elliott, the executive director of the Family Resource Center in Pittsburg, the board of directors selected Nicole Gilmore as the new director.Gilmore is currently assistant principal at Winfield Scott Elementary School in Fort Scott.A graduate with the Class...

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Friday, November 21•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, November 22•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, November 23•Attend the church of your...
One of the skits during the Titan Jazz show “What a Feeling,” was a take on the sitcom “The Golden Girls”. “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC from 1985 until 1992 and won three Golden Globes for Best Television Series. Gae Phillips and Christine Lovell directed the Jazz Show.

One of the skits during the Titan Jazz show “What a Feeling,” was a take on the sitcom “The Golden Girls”. “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC from 1985 until 1992 and won three Golden Globes for Best Television Series. Gae Phillips and Christine Lovell directed the Jazz Show.

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One of the skits during the Titan Jazz show “What a Feeling.“

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Delinquent tax sale nets over $607,801

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
The District Court Room was full and running over Thursday afternoon as 132 bidders purchased 123 pieces of property with delinquent property taxes.The total sales amounted to $607,801, with the largest sale at $255,000 and one property did not sell. Six parcels sold for one dollar.
Charlotte Scott and Linda Griffitt are volunteers at the Columbus First Baptist Church drop off location for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. If you would like to donate items or money for a box, contact the church.

Charlotte Scott and Linda Griffitt are volunteers at the Columbus First Baptist Church drop off location for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. If you would like to donate items or money for a box, contact the church.

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Columbus FBC packs items for Operation Christmas Child

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever.Local churches in more than 100 nations hand out these Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is...

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
September Lion of the Month was presented to Morgan Richards by Lion Buddy Derfelt. Morgan is active in Band, Jazz Band, Volleyball, Softball, Student Council, Leo Club, Pep Club, Math Team, FCCLA, and Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy. Courtesy photo.

September Lion of the Month was presented to Morgan Richards by Lion Buddy Derfelt. Morgan is active in Band, Jazz Band, Volleyball, Softball, Student Council, Leo Club, Pep Club, Math Team, FCCLA, and Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy. Courtesy photo.

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LCS Bears defeat Fort Scott Christian

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Monday, November 17, 2025
Life Christian’s Volleyball Bears topped twotime defending champion Fort Scott Christian, 25-22 and 25-20, last Saturday to capture their first Midstate’s Christian League championship since 2022.
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