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Christmas parade Wednesday night

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Friday, November 24, 2023
The Columbus Christmas Celebration and parade will be held Wednesday evening (November 29th) as the community gets ready to kick off to the holiday season with the theme “Visit the North Pole.”

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Sheriff warns of delivery thefts

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Sheriff’s Office Encourages Taking Safeguards During Holiday Shopping Season While online shopping has gained popularity over the years, many Christmas shoppers still enjoy the hustle and bustle of navigating through stores and visiting local shops and boutiques.

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Health Department receives grant

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Funds for the purchase of equipment to provide Heartsaver first aid and CPR training have been provided to the Cherokee County Health Department from the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund-Circle of Friends grant.
Ryan Cox

Ryan Cox

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Ryan Cox

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Ryan Cox from Norman, Okla., dressed as George Washington when he presented a program “Our Founding America.” The program by the Creation Truth Foundation was held at Center Christian Church.

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Open house set for Weir Senior Center, library

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Friday, November 24, 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.
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LEO Club

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Friday, November 24, 2023
LEO Club members Piper Hayes, Ruby Stover and Mallory Thompson were getting ready to bag items for the Thanksgiving boxes for those in need.
Area Christmas parades

Area Christmas parades

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Area Christmas parades

News Staff
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Columbus Christmas Parade, down Maple from Vermont to Tennessee will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Connecting Point Church

Connecting Point Church

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Connecting Point Church

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Connecting Point Church hosted the Community Thanksgiving service. The worship team consisted of Mike Sauerwein, Jana Gannaway, River Sargent, Amos Cupp. Not pictured Mashea Shultz. Cody Bohall pastor of First Christian Church was the speaker. 

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Santa says important to shop local businesses

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Santa wants to remind you to shop local during the coming Holiday Season. Santa’s reasons are: Local business owners donate more to local charities and to community events than non-local owners. Local businesses hire people from Columbus for better customer service.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Nicholas Sandridge Davis, 19, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of unlawful registration and driving while suspended and was released on $595 bail.
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