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Riverton High School Basketball Homecoming will be Friday, January 12. Coronation will be after the Varsity Girl’s Game at approximately 7:30 p.m. Queen candidates include left to right. Freshman: Carleigh Jo Busby. She will be escorted by Andrei Ayeng. Sophomore: Olivia Williams. She will be escorted by Cale Forbes. Junior: Haylie King. She will be escorted by Nolan Buschman. Senior: Elizabeth “EJ” Wells. She will be escorted by Ryder Phillips. Courtesy photo.

Riverton High School Basketball Homecoming will be Friday, January 12. Coronation will be after the Varsity Girl’s Game at approximately 7:30 p.m. Queen candidates include left to right. Freshman: Carleigh Jo Busby. She will be escorted by Andrei Ayeng. Sophomore: Olivia Williams. She will be escorted by Cale Forbes. Junior: Haylie King. She will be escorted by Nolan Buschman. Senior: Elizabeth “EJ” Wells. She will be escorted by Ryder Phillips. Courtesy photo.

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Riverton High School Basketball Homecoming

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Riverton High School Basketball Homecoming
Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer presented long time postal carrier Patrick Billesbach with a certificate recognizing his years of service and celebrating his retirement. Billesbach has worked in Pittsburg as well as here in Columbus. Billesbach began as a mail clerk before taking a carrier position. Courtesy photo.

Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer presented long time postal carrier Patrick Billesbach with a certificate recognizing his years of service and celebrating his retirement. Billesbach has worked in Pittsburg as well as here in Columbus. Billesbach began as a mail clerk before taking a carrier position. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer
Dr. Mark Watkins, the President of Labette Community College (LCC), presented an appreciation plaque to Mike Howerter for his years of service and leadership to LCC and the Board of Trustees. Howerter served as a LCC Board of Trustees member from 2015 to 2024. Courtesy photo.

Dr. Mark Watkins, the President of Labette Community College (LCC), presented an appreciation plaque to Mike Howerter for his years of service and leadership to LCC and the Board of Trustees. Howerter served as a LCC Board of Trustees member from 2015 to 2024. Courtesy photo.

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Dr. Mark Watkins

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Dr. Mark Watkins
Riverton USD404

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Riverton USD404

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Riverton Unified Schools USD 404, breakfast and lunch menus for through Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 12, 2024. Prices: Breakfast: Pre-K-12 $2.55, Adult, $3.10; Lunch, PreK-5, $3.30, 6-8, $3.40, 9-12, $3.50, Adult $5.00.

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Columbus Court Docket

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Friday, January 5, 2024
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, January 8 at 4 p.m. Randy R. Barnes, 58, Riverton, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of environmental code violation.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
Southeast School District 247 Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Southeast School District 247 Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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Southeast School District 247 Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Lancer breakfast and lunch menu, for Monday, January 8, 2024 thru Friday, January 12, 2024. Breakfast prices K-12 $1.75, Adult $2.35. Lunch Elementary $2.70; Junior High $2.70; High School $2.85; Adult $3.80.

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New City Council sworn in

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Newly elected Columbus City Council member Laura Epler was sworn into to her Ward 1 position on Tuesday evening by City Clerk Ruth Hutley. Former City Council members Tom Pryor and Kathy Doherty were also sworn in by Hutley as they returned to office.

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Friday, January 5 •Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m. •High School wrestling Augusta Girls Tournament 3 p.m. •High School basketball at Girard 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 6 •High School boys wrestling Augusta tournament 9 a.m. •High School wrestling Boys...
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