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Raven Youngblood

Raven Youngblood

County Treasurer Youngblood resigns

After six years as the County Treasurer, Raven Youngblood submitted her resignation to the County Commissioners Monday morning. Youngblood was elected to the office in 2016. “I am very proud of what we have accomplished in the past six years.

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AUGUST 29, 2023 Tuesday, August 29 •Commodity Distribution at Life Christian 10 a.m.-11 a.m. •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Titan Soccer home vs. Chanute 4:30 p.m. •Columbus Junior High Volleyball at Frontenac 5:30...

Free military, first responders luncheon set

Military veterans and area first responders are invited to a free “drive by” dinner in their honor. Drive by the Lions Shack south of the Columbus City Park Monday, September 11 from 10:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to pick up a meal.
The sale of the former Decades of Wheels property comprising nearly a block of Military Avenue in Baxter Springs. The Little Brick Inn hotel is expected to reopen shortly. All the other buildings are for lease according to the owner.

The sale of the former Decades of Wheels property comprising nearly a block of Military Avenue in Baxter Springs. The Little Brick Inn hotel is expected to reopen shortly. All the other buildings are for lease according to the owner.

The sale of the former Decades of Wheels

The sale of the former Decades of Wheels 
Former City Council member Nate Long has asked the City Council to allow him not to replace the sidewalk along his fence on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Former City Council member Nate Long has asked the City Council to allow him not to replace the sidewalk along his fence on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Former City Council member

Former City Council member
County Attorney Nathan Coleman digs into cinnamon rolls as the Commissioners held their last regular meeting with Coleman as the County Attorney.

County Attorney Nathan Coleman digs into cinnamon rolls as the Commissioners held their last regular meeting with Coleman as the County Attorney.

County Attorney Nathan Coleman

County Attorney Nathan Coleman 

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.
Grand Champion in the Junior Beef Fitting and Showing class was Briggs Johnson, Heritage Youth Association. Reserve Champion was Trevor Lacen, Spring Valley Sparklers. Lacen also had the Top Crossbred beef. A complete list of beef results is on Page A-6 of today’s edition.

Grand Champion in the Junior Beef Fitting and Showing class was Briggs Johnson, Heritage Youth Association. Reserve Champion was Trevor Lacen, Spring Valley Sparklers. Lacen also had the Top Crossbred beef. A complete list of beef results is on Page A-6 of today’s edition.

Results announced in Cherokee County 4-H beef classes

Stand outs among new book releases

Stand outs among new book releases

Stand outs among new book releases

Love to Read Ever since I started writing “Love to Read” in 1985, I have tried to submit one column each month; however, I simply couldn’t wait for September to share the following books. To me, they stand out among new ones being released.
Meals On Wheels

Meals On Wheels

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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.