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Columbus FFA gets Bayer Grant

Columbus FFA gets Bayer Grant

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Columbus FFA gets Bayer Grant

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Local farmer, Erol Stone and wife Amanda recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Columbus FFA. The FFA chapter will use the funds to complete service projects within the community throughout the year.

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Baxter’s Niles House open to public Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Anyone passing through Baxter Springs has likely had their attention captivated by the historic Rial A. Niles House. Sitting stately atop a slight hill with it’s cupola and unique design brings to mind questions about the house and it’s history.
Members of the Columbus Lions Club spent a cold Sunday afternoon erecting the annual Courthouse Christmas Tree. Fire Chief Steve Burton and fireman Justin Grafel assisted in lifting the enormous tree upright. Members of the Lion’s Club participating were Mark Winter, Grant Spieth, Buddy Derfelt, David Holmes, Janet Lindsey, Regina Jamison, Brad Gleason and Steve Jameson. The lighting of the tree will be part of the Christmas Opening on Wednesday prior to the parade.

Members of the Columbus Lions Club spent a cold Sunday afternoon erecting the annual Courthouse Christmas Tree. Fire Chief Steve Burton and fireman Justin Grafel assisted in lifting the enormous tree upright. Members of the Lion’s Club participating were Mark Winter, Grant Spieth, Buddy Derfelt, David Holmes, Janet Lindsey, Regina Jamison, Brad Gleason and Steve Jameson. The lighting of the tree will be part of the Christmas Opening on Wednesday prior to the parade.

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Members of the Columbus Lions Club spent a cold Sunday afternoon erecting the annual Courthouse Christmas Tree

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Members of the Columbus Lions Club spent a cold Sunday afternoon erecting the annual Courthouse Christmas Tree. Fire Chief Steve Burton and fireman Justin Grafel assisted in lifting the enormous tree upright.

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Extension office open 4 days in month

News Staff
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Cherokee County Extension Office will be open only four days during the month of December due to the shortage of staff. The office will be open December 5, 7, 12 and 15. After December 15 the office will be closed the rest of the month.
Baxter’s Niles House open to public Saturday

Baxter’s Niles House open to public Saturday

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Baxter residents injured

News Staff
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Three Baxter Springs residents were moderately injured in an accident one mile south of Joplin, Mo., on Apricot Road at 5:40 p.m. Sunday. Driving a 2014 Nissan Murano eastbound, Jay A. Marshall, 34, of Baxter Springs went off the right side of the road and overturned.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Adam Paul Smith, 49, was arrested Monday by Columbus Police officers on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and was released.

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Governor reveals new license plate

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Governor Laura Kelly revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning in spring 2024. The new design is part of the state’s phased approach to replacing current embossed standard plates because of safety concerns.

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CUHS CTE to sponsor Christmas Holiday Market

News Staff
Friday, November 24, 2023
A special Christmas Holiday Market is being sponsored by the Columbus High School CTE class. Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 3. Head over to the Central School New Gym at 810 S. High School Ave., for some unique shopping options. Over 25 vendors are scheduled to be on site.
Sheriff speaks to Retired School Personnel

Sheriff speaks to Retired School Personnel

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Sheriff speaks to Retired School Personnel

News Staff
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Cherokee County Retired School Personnel heard from Sheriff David Groves at their November 15 meeting, at the Columbus Frist United Methodist Church.
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