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The Polar Bear Camping Club blew into Big Brutus Park on a high wind Friday along with some heavy rain. The club members were undaunted by the weather and had a great Saturday including music under Brutus.

The Polar Bear Camping Club blew into Big Brutus Park on a high wind Friday along with some heavy rain. The club members were undaunted by the weather and had a great Saturday including music under Brutus.

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The Polar Bear Camping Club

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, Ralph White, Greg Weber and Steve Kresyman, were busy dippin’ noodles and chicken for their semi-annual fund raiser Thursday. The event was called a big success.

Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, Ralph White, Greg Weber and Steve Kresyman, were busy dippin’ noodles and chicken for their semi-annual fund raiser Thursday. The event was called a big success.

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Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, Ralph White, Greg Weber and Steve Kresyman, were busy dippin’ noodles and chicken for their semi-annual fund raiser Thursday. The event was called a big success

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Where does city tax money go?

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
There are three city services that are rarely discussed by city officials but they are important none the less.These three services are the cemetery, the swimming pool and the parks.

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USD 493 approves summer program

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Each year, Compass Academy Network hosts an innovative summer enrichment program in Columbus, for students entering sixth through ninth grades.Compass Academy Network (CAN’s) is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 in Columbus.The Columbus USD 493 Board of Education accepted a $30,000...

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Binns retires from USD 508 board

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
After 62 years of devotion to the Baxter Springs School District DeAnne Binns’ resignation was presented at the March 13 USD Board meeting.After teaching for 37 years in the district, she spent the next 25 years as a member of the USD 508 Board, and served as president.Superintendent David...

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Geological survey may aid in tunnel location

Julie Tollefson Kansas Geological Survey
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
At the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), a hazard detection program begun nearly 40 years ago to detect abandoned coal mines in southeast Kansas will enter a new era of artificial intelligence, neural networks and machine learning, supported in part by a $15 million grant from the U.S. Army Engineer...
Brandon Stice was named Columbus Lion of the-Month for January. Regina Jameson is shown presenting the certificate. Courtesy photo.

Brandon Stice was named Columbus Lion of the-Month for January. Regina Jameson is shown presenting the certificate. Courtesy photo.

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Stice is Lion of Month for January

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Lion of the Month for January was Brandon Stice.A senior at Columbus High School, Stice has been active in football, track and powerlifting.He earned honors as a Class 3A All-District linebacker.Stice also attended and competed at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference.
Carter Henry was presented his Lion of the Month certificate by Columbus Lions Club President Brad Gleason. Courtesy photo.

Carter Henry was presented his Lion of the Month certificate by Columbus Lions Club President Brad Gleason. Courtesy photo.

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February Lion of Month Carter Henry

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Lion of the Month for February was presented to Carter Henry.Henry, senior at Columbus High School is active in sports and academics.He has been named All State First Team OLineman, All District Offensive Line, All District HM Defensive Line, All CNC First Team Offensive Line, All CNC First Team...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Samuel Mark Byrd, 51, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for another jurisdiction and is being held in lieu of $750 bail.Larissa Leann Watson, 30, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while suspended and vehicle liability insurance required and was released...
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