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Ally Mussa was choosing her favorite cookies at the annual Cookie Walk held at St. Bridget’s recently. The treats at the sale always sell out quickly.

Ally Mussa was choosing her favorite cookies at the annual Cookie Walk held at St. Bridget’s recently. The treats at the sale always sell out quickly.

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St. Bridget’s cookie walk popular Christmas event

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Friday, December 20, 2024
Ally Mussa was choosing her favorite cookies at the annual Cookie Walk held at St. Bridget’s recently. The treats at the sale always sell out quickly.Janet Flower attended the annual St. Bridget’s Cookie Walk recently. There were many cookies and candies to choose from making selection difficult.
Emily Peterson, with the assistance of Corbyn Newberry, took Peterson’s first grade class to Medicalodges to distribute gift bags to the residents. Peterson has been involved in this activity since she was in high school.

Emily Peterson, with the assistance of Corbyn Newberry, took Peterson’s first grade class to Medicalodges to distribute gift bags to the residents. Peterson has been involved in this activity since she was in high school.

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Emily Peterson

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Friday, December 20, 2024
Emily Peterson, with the assistance of Corbyn Newberry, took Peterson’s first grade class to Medicalodges to distribute gift bags to the residents. Peterson has been involved in this activity since she was in high school.
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Galena newspaper publisher dies

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Friday, December 20, 2024
A prominent businessman and Publisher of the Galena Sentinel Times, David Forrest Nelson, 72, Riverton, died Monday, December 16.“Our community lost a great man, Monday.

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City Clerk reports a successful year

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Friday, December 20, 2024
Reporting on the year’s activities of the City Clerk’s office at the final Columbus City Council meeting of the year, City Clerk Ruth Hutley said it was a “successful year” for her office.Financially, she reported the utility departments collected $193,208 more in 2024 than in 2023.
Colton Holden was checking the candy samples at the St. Bridget’s Cookie Walk on Saturday. A large early crowd took away pounds and pounds of cookies and candy made by the members of the Altar Society.

Colton Holden was checking the candy samples at the St. Bridget’s Cookie Walk on Saturday. A large early crowd took away pounds and pounds of cookies and candy made by the members of the Altar Society.

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Colton Holden

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Friday, December 20, 2024
Colton Holden was checking the candy samples at the St. Bridget’s Cookie Walk on Saturday. A large early crowd took away pounds and pounds of cookies and candy made by the members of the Altar Society.
Santa once again was atop the Baxter Springs fire truck to close the Baxter Springs Christmas parade. The near perfect weather led to a large crowd and much candy for the youngsters.

Santa once again was atop the Baxter Springs fire truck to close the Baxter Springs Christmas parade. The near perfect weather led to a large crowd and much candy for the youngsters.

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Santa once again was atop the Baxter Springs fire truck to close the Baxter Springs Christmas parade

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Friday, December 20, 2024
Santa once again was atop the Baxter Springs fire truck to close the Baxter Springs Christmas parade. The near perfect weather led to a large crowd and much candy for the youngsters.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Robert Paul Goforth, 63, was arrested Monday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on charges of driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $900 bail.Kaylea Ann Ashburn, 39, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm...

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Chamber certificates make great gifts

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Holiday season is upon us, don’t know what to give to family and friends? What about a Columbus gift certificate?Just a reminder you can give Columbus gift certificates year around.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Tuesday, December 17•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Central fourth and fifth grade Christmas program 6 p.m.•Junior High grades six-eight Christmas program 7 p.m.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in...
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