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October 26Paula Cheney Haley Evans Debbie Hudson Richard Miller Lisa Potter-Savage Joleen ReedOctober 27Stacey Brooks Brandon Davis Rose Eagleson Todd Fox Rylee Heistand Marlene Murray Marg Sandella Jacob SpencerOctober 28Anita McGown Kathy Moyer Roxie Stone Rick Vaughn Robert White
“Fear of death often drives us into death, but by befriending death, we can face our mortality and choose life freely.” – Henri Nouwen

“Fear of death often drives us into death, but by befriending death, we can face our mortality and choose life freely.” – Henri Nouwen

Conquering our fears

Running away from the thing that you fear, or even just turning away from it or trying to ignore it is a recipe for disaster. The real or imagined monster that is chasing you will keep chasing you until you turn around and face it head on. This is as true in real life as it is in the dream world.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.
At the recent Cherokee County Economic Development breakfast and awards ceremony, the Columbus News Report was presented with the Hall of Fame Award. Larry Hiatt, owner and publisher of the newspaper accepted the award from Brian Smith, president of the Economic Development board.-

At the recent Cherokee County Economic Development breakfast and awards ceremony, the Columbus News Report was presented with the Hall of Fame Award. Larry Hiatt, owner and publisher of the newspaper accepted the award from Brian Smith, president of the Economic Development board.-

Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, October 28 at 4 p.m.Johnny R. Barnes, 38, Columbus, is scheduled for trial on a charge of criminal trespass.Cody Gene Boyes, 42, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of...

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Friday, October 25•Columbus Sports Hall of Fame banquet and inductions.
First place in the Columbus Day quilt show went to Becky Shearburn for her entry called “Brightly”.

First place in the Columbus Day quilt show went to Becky Shearburn for her entry called “Brightly”.

Applications open for Thanksgiving baskets

It is nearly time to begin preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday.Applications for Thanksgiving baskets are at the First United Methodist Church and First Christian Church. Last year 175 baskets were given to families. To receive a basket the recipient must reside in USD 493 school district.
Each year two residents are selected from Medicalodges of Columbus to serve as Mr. and Mrs. Columubus. This year Mr. Columbus is Bill McCumber and Mrs. Columbus is Imogene Jones. They were introduced at the crowning on Friday night the Columbus Day Festival.

Each year two residents are selected from Medicalodges of Columbus to serve as Mr. and Mrs. Columubus. This year Mr. Columbus is Bill McCumber and Mrs. Columbus is Imogene Jones. They were introduced at the crowning on Friday night the Columbus Day Festival.

Each year two residents are selected from Medicalodges of Columbus

Each year two residents are selected from Medicalodges of Columbus to serve as Mr. and Mrs. Columubus. This year Mr. Columbus is Bill McCumber and Mrs. Columbus is Imogene Jones. They were introduced at the crowning on Friday night the Columbus Day Festival.
The all-aluminum Mighty-Might Jeep was built for the Marine Corps by American Motors. It was built to be lifted into battle by helicopters.

The all-aluminum Mighty-Might Jeep was built for the Marine Corps by American Motors. It was built to be lifted into battle by helicopters.

Highway system founded by convoys

What appeared to be an invasion of Cherokee County recently when some 33 historic military vehicles came through West Mineral and bivouacked at Big Brutus.The convoy began in Michigan with a short trip to the Canadian border they are following the Jefferson Highway south to New Orleans.The trip of...

Roads will not close on Halloween

The Columbus City Council unanimously approved the closing of several streets in the Crossland Addition on Halloween evening.However, concerns over being able to get out of the addition in case of an emergency the city has rescinded the closing and the streets will not be closed.“We are asking that...

Football contest Tuesday

Due to the high school football games schedules not being set until after the Friday night games, the football contest will be printed in Tuesday’s edition of the News-Report.Unfortunately, this will only allow a shorter amount of time for the football gurus to study their charts and make their...