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Create better health class to begin

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Join us for our next Create Better Health Class that kicks off on July 18 at the Arma City Library from 5:15 -6:15 p.m. Create Better Health provides nutrition education to individuals and families eligible for SNAP benefits; these classes are free.
Kyler Baylor received a $1,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship from Pittsburg State University during the May 20 Senior Awards Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium. Anna Farrow, PSU representative presented multiple scholarships to Columbus High School students.

Kyler Baylor received a $1,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship from Pittsburg State University during the May 20 Senior Awards Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium. Anna Farrow, PSU representative presented multiple scholarships to Columbus High School students.

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Titans of the Week

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Titans of the Week

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Area Accident Report

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A three-vehicle accident occurred Friday, July 7 at approximately 11:55 a.m. on Missouri 249, three miles east of Joplin, Mo. A 2019 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Axel F. Hartman, 52, Carthage, Mo., struck the rear end of a 2017 Kenworth T880 driven by William S. Massey, 62, Oswego.
Ivan Queen ready to take flight to soar over the Pittsburg area on 20 minute veterans flight with Dream Flights. Courtesy photo.

Ivan Queen ready to take flight to soar over the Pittsburg area on 20 minute veterans flight with Dream Flights. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus veterans take Dream Flight in Stearman biplane

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A special treat was in store for two Columbus residents recently. Morgan Davidson, 75 and Ivan Queen, 74, residents of Medicalodges Columbus participated in Dream Flights.

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Fugitive captured in Oklahoma City

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A dangerous incident Sunday, northwest of Columbus near the Labette County line, has landed a 61-year-old homeless man in jail in Oklahoma City.

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It is all about time with courthouse clock

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Time was when most of the businesses around the Columbus square operated by the courthouse clock, opening and closing by the ringing of the bell on all four sides of the picturesque 1889 building. When construction began on the new courthouse in 1955 the clock removed and the bell fell silent.

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Casino revenue down slightly

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The. Cherokee County share of the Kansas Crossing Casino revenue for June 2023 is $31,376.89. Cherokee County receives one-percent of the gross gaming revenue of the Pittsburg Casino. The County received just slightly less than in June 2022 when it was $31,559.29.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Tuesday, July 11 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Community free lunch at St. Rose Parish Hall 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drive through only.
In Saturday’s Freedom Fest, sponsored by the Columbus Fire Department, Craighton Duley and Oliver Siemer won the boys under six years old sack race competition. Firefighter Austin Hoiser presented the prizes.

In Saturday’s Freedom Fest, sponsored by the Columbus Fire Department, Craighton Duley and Oliver Siemer won the boys under six years old sack race competition. Firefighter Austin Hoiser presented the prizes.

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In Saturday’s Freedom Fest

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
In Saturday’s Freedom Fest
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