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Real Estate transfers

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Sandra Robles, Laguna Niguel, California, conveyed a deed to the property legally described as a portion of the Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 34, Range 25, near Southeast Ridge Lane, Galena, to Jaxson Gantt, Galena.
Senior, Trinity Adoremos, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies at Titan Stadium, October 17. Trinity is a four-year member of the Titan Band and the Lady Titan Volleyball Team. She was escorted by her parents Raymund and Kortney Adoremos.

Senior, Trinity Adoremos, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies at Titan Stadium, October 17. Trinity is a four-year member of the Titan Band and the Lady Titan Volleyball Team. She was escorted by her parents Raymund and Kortney Adoremos.

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CUHS Seniors recognized

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Friday, November 7•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, November 8•Model Train Show at Joplin, Mo. Museum 9 a.m.3 p.m.•Baxter Springs Veterans Parade 11 a.m. followed by lunch at the Lions Club.
Casting his vote Doug Hall was voting at the Extension Office on Tuesday afternoon. The turnout was light with 1,874 votes out of 15,601 registered.

Casting his vote Doug Hall was voting at the Extension Office on Tuesday afternoon. The turnout was light with 1,874 votes out of 15,601 registered.

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Low turnout in local elections

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
With a total voter turnout of only 12 percent of the registered voters on Tuesday there were several close races created.In the contest for Mayor of Baxter Springs incumbent Kelly Abbott with 292 votes edged challenger Casi Shaw’s 269 votes.In the only Baxter Springs Council 4th Ward seat Sherry...

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City Hall closed

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Columbus City Hall has been closed since Wednesday of this week allowing the city employees time to work on restore the water, sewer and trash billing system.City Clerk Ruth Hutley asked the Council for permission to close the office in an effort to get the billing out as soon as possible.

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Match Week at Community Foundation

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) is expanding its annual Match Day event into Match Week, taking place from Monday, November 10 through Friday, November 14.Match Week is an exciting fundraising campaign to help provide matching funds for community contributions to participating...

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, November 6, 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.
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