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File tax appeal before April 14

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Taxpayers are reminded that appeals for property tax assessments must be filed before April 14.The County Appraisers office mailed the tax assessments on March 15, taxpayers have 30 days in which to file an appeal.During a meeting with the County Commissioners Monday the appraiser reported the...
Easter eggs

Easter eggs

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Easter eggs

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
It takes three to open this many Easter eggs at the Weir Community Center Saturday morning after gathering them in the City Park. Astrid Rakestraw, Harlee Hansen and Allix Mingo had the table filled with plastic eggs.

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Journey to the cross

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
A personal Easter experience will be available Thursday and Friday as the public is invited to walk the a self guided prayer walk.“The Journey to the Cross” will be offered during Holy Week at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus.The experience will be open Maundy Thursday, March 28, and...
Columbus Elementary Science Fair

Columbus Elementary Science Fair

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Columbus Elementary Science Fair

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Columbus Elementary Science Fair winner Cora Rider researched the effects of sugar on tooth enamel. Her work was judged best of show at the science fair.
Competing in the CNC League Music Festival

Competing in the CNC League Music Festival

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Competing in the CNC League Music Festival

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Competing in the CNC League Music Festival Wednesday at Columbus High School flautist Ginney Elliott competed with students from the CNC League schools. Columbus hosted the competitions throughout the school.
Torey Tedlock, Taryn Billings, Katy Mooney and Bryleigh Johnson were kept busy during the baked potato fundraiser put on by the Columbus PEO. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for young women to attend college.

Torey Tedlock, Taryn Billings, Katy Mooney and Bryleigh Johnson were kept busy during the baked potato fundraiser put on by the Columbus PEO. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for young women to attend college.

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Glittering Stones volunteer in community

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Friday, March 22, 2024
The Glittering Stones 4-H Club started the new year off with a bang.
Ena Smittle was preparing the toppings, including steamed broccoli, for the PEO baked potato fundraiser Wednesday.

Ena Smittle was preparing the toppings, including steamed broccoli, for the PEO baked potato fundraiser Wednesday.

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Mercy Auxiliary hears about new physician

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Friday, March 22, 2024
It was announced by Angie Saporito at the March 19 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary, a new Doctor will be joining Columbus Mercy.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Shelly Clark, 51, was arrested by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of criminal damage to property and theft of property or services and was released on $945 bail.Levi Edwin Collier, 27, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of battery and failure to appear and was...

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Columbus Court Docket

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Friday, March 22, 2024
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, March 25 at 4 p.m.Johnny R. Barnes, 37, Riverton, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of theft.Shawn E. Danley, 27, Columbus, is scheduled for review on charges of battery and...
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