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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
December 5 Marcia Bradney Gary Drennan Maria Fanoele Carol Frobish Sandy Gomez Warren McGowen Jordan Walker December 6 Alita Brown Kalee Ewbanks Trevor Johnson Trish Holmes Evelyn Platt Joby Riker Kasey Schoech Franklin Stark Marilyn Torchia Joe Stover December 7 Hunter Delmont Martha...
Late night fire takes toll

Late night fire takes toll

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Late night fire takes toll

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Columbus firefighters were dispatched to 505 East Garfield St., for a report of a active commercial structure fire. Upon arrival Columbus firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire coming out of the brick commercial structure.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Monday, December 4 Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 34 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over checoukantv. com and archived for later viewing. This is an in person meeting only. Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas.

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Weir plans two open house, ribbon cuttings

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The City of Weir is inviting everyone to the open house at the Weir Senior Center and the Weir Public Library Wednesday, December 6 to see the improvements to the two facilities.
Bands highlight Baxter Christmas Parade

Bands highlight Baxter Christmas Parade

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Bands highlight Baxter Christmas Parade

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Baxter Springs Christmas Parade was one of the most impressive of the area as five high school bands and more than fifty entries moved down Military Avenue as a large crowd of viewers lined the sidewalk.
Geoffrey “Casey” Roberts acts as a tour guide for the visitors at the Rial A. Niles House open house Saturday afternoon. The fund raiser for the Baxter Springs P.E.O. Scholarship fund. The 1870 showplace has been completely remodeled back to it’s original style.

Geoffrey “Casey” Roberts acts as a tour guide for the visitors at the Rial A. Niles House open house Saturday afternoon. The fund raiser for the Baxter Springs P.E.O. Scholarship fund. The 1870 showplace has been completely remodeled back to it’s original style.

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Geoffrey “Casey” Roberts

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Geoffrey “Casey” Roberts

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Holiday Fair at 4-H building Saturday

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The annual Holiday Fair will be held in the 4-H Building on Saturday, December 9. The fair will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event has offered visitors the opportunity to shop for unique gifts and baked goods. Over 20 vendors will be available to discuss the available items with shoppers.
Arrest of local man in porn case

Arrest of local man in porn case

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Arrest of local man in porn case

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Jacob W. Major, 22, of rural Columbus, was taken into custody late Thursday afternoon after a warrant was issued for his arrest earlier that day.
The Columbus Technology Class had an assortment of wood craft items for sale at the Holiday Market Sunday afternoon. The event was well attended and the vendors seemed pleased with the turnout. Tech students include Gauge Buergin, Avery Soper, Mason Estle, Kendar Riddle, and Montana Ortberg.

The Columbus Technology Class had an assortment of wood craft items for sale at the Holiday Market Sunday afternoon. The event was well attended and the vendors seemed pleased with the turnout. Tech students include Gauge Buergin, Avery Soper, Mason Estle, Kendar Riddle, and Montana Ortberg.

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The Columbus Technology Class

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Columbus Technology Class
Maverick Wise was talking with Santa Sunday following the Scammon Christmas Parade. The traditional cookie and hot chocolate treats for the kiddies and visit with the jolly elf from the North Pole.(Right)

Maverick Wise was talking with Santa Sunday following the Scammon Christmas Parade. The traditional cookie and hot chocolate treats for the kiddies and visit with the jolly elf from the North Pole.(Right)

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Maverick Wise

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Maverick Wise
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