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USD 247 removes accounts from CBW

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The recent fines brought by the FDIC against the CBW Bank in Weir has caused a reaction from the Southeast School District and possibly from the City of Weir.At their January meeting the USD 247 Board of Education voted to withdraw their funds from the local CBW Bank due to the fines levied against...
Celebrating FFA week the Columbus High School members kicked off the celebration by driving their tractors to school. See photos of the students with their tractors in the B section of today’s Columbus News Report. Courtesy photo.

Celebrating FFA week the Columbus High School members kicked off the celebration by driving their tractors to school. See photos of the students with their tractors in the B section of today’s Columbus News Report. Courtesy photo.

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Celebrating FFA week

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The road crews in the city had much of the snow off the roadways Wednesday. Despite the prediction of much more snow most folks think this was plenty.

The road crews in the city had much of the snow off the roadways Wednesday. Despite the prediction of much more snow most folks think this was plenty.

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The road crews

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Three Titan Wrestlers Korbyn Newberry, Chase Pelt and Shade Schuberger, helped clear a path for the senior tenants to get to their mail and to the laundry area at Central Apartments Wednesday.

Three Titan Wrestlers Korbyn Newberry, Chase Pelt and Shade Schuberger, helped clear a path for the senior tenants to get to their mail and to the laundry area at Central Apartments Wednesday.

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Three Titan Wrestlers

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Trey Brake

Trey Brake

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Brake is 2025 Bankers Award winner

Trey Brake
Thursday, February 20, 2025
“I was tired of watching my farm wash away, so I decided I wanted to go completely no-till,” said the Cherokee County 2025 Bankers Conservation award recipient Trey Brake.When he receives his sign on Monday night at the County Conservation Award and dinner meeting Trey will be among the youngest...

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Monday, February 17, 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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Connecting Point to host free meal program

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Monday, February 17, 2025
A new free community meal program is beginning in Columbus.It will be hosted by Connecting Point Church and the Columbus Area Churches are uniting to make the project a success.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, February 17, 2025
Moffitte Duarte Rice, 55, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of vehicle liability insurance required, driving while suspended; third or subsequent, obstructing apprehension of prosecution; committed or charged and defective taillamp and was released on $1,550 bail.Brannigan...

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A brief soil micro nutrient overview

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Monday, February 17, 2025
James Coover Crop Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictIn well-pH-balanced soils, micronutrient deficiencies in crops are usually rare in our clay soils, but there are some exceptions.

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Real Estate transfers

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Monday, February 17, 2025
Bryce Bass and Daphne Bass, Galena, conveyed a deed to the property located at 7899 Parrot Lane, Galena, to Hunter Crowder and Eden Grace Crowder, Welch, Oklahoma.
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