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USD 493 to receive hydroponic farm

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Friday, April 28, 2023
Columbus USD 493 has been selected to receive a hydroponic farm classroom to be used on their campus. Community Green Farms, a not-for-profit in Pittsburg, has selected the local school district as the next school in Kansas to receive their own hydroponic farm classroom.

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Baxter water pipe replaced

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Friday, April 28, 2023
More than 2460 feet of new six-inch water main pipe was installed by the City of Baxter Springs Water Department last week.
Triplet female calves were born on the farm of Fred and Rosy Heistand late last week. The three young heifers are doing fine and the mother cow seems to be very protective of the youngsters. Only one in every 105,000 bovine births produces triplets and the odds of same sex triplet births is astronomical. Courtesy photo.

Triplet female calves were born on the farm of Fred and Rosy Heistand late last week. The three young heifers are doing fine and the mother cow seems to be very protective of the youngsters. Only one in every 105,000 bovine births produces triplets and the odds of same sex triplet births is astronomical. Courtesy photo.

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Triplet female calves were born on the farm of Fred and Rosy Heistand

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Friday, April 28, 2023
Triplet female calves were born on the farm of Fred and Rosy Heistand late last week. The three young heifers are doing fine and the mother cow seems to be very protective of the youngsters.

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CALENDAR

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Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, April 28 •Freedom Fest fundraiser at Columbus Fire Department 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches. •CHS Track at Girard 3 p.m. •Titan Varsity baseball vs. Girard at home 4:30 p.m. •Lady Titan Varsity Softball vs. Girard at home 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 •Attend the church of your...

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Therapy dog visits Mercy Auxiliary

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Guests at the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting April 18 at St. Rose Parish Hall included Angie Saporito, Columbus Mercy Administrator, and Bader, the Corgi dog, that provides pet therapy at Columerating. bus Mercy. They stopped by to update the group on hospital happenings.
The Dream Big Little One booth was a popular stop at the show. It featured games, registering for door prizes and a duck pond game. Tess Watson, Patti Street and Lou Ann Nicoletti were working the booth.

The Dream Big Little One booth was a popular stop at the show. It featured games, registering for door prizes and a duck pond game. Tess Watson, Patti Street and Lou Ann Nicoletti were working the booth.

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Car show, concert benefit draws large number of attendees

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Car show, concert benefit draws large number of attendees

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Retired personnel have salad luncheon

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Salads made by members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel were on the menu at the Wednesday, April 19 meeting held at the Columbus First United Methodist Church. President Pat Spriggs welcomed everyone.
Sharon Day, Baxter Springs American Legion Auxiliary President, dips up beans at the recent bean feed. Assisting with the serving line were Sherry Shackleford and Justine Keenan.

Sharon Day, Baxter Springs American Legion Auxiliary President, dips up beans at the recent bean feed. Assisting with the serving line were Sherry Shackleford and Justine Keenan.

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Sharon Day

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sharon Day
Sweeteners, comparing honey vs. sugar

Sweeteners, comparing honey vs. sugar

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Sweeteners, comparing honey vs. sugar

News Staff
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
From Cherokee County Area Bee Keepers Why Honey? There are several reasons why honey should be the sweetener of choice. It is easy to find in all grocery stores and farmers’ markets. It is very easy to use. It gives superior results in all cooking, and surprisingly it is good for you.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Kevin M. Hale, 49, was arrested Sunday by Columbus Police officers on charges of possession of stolen property, vehicle liability insurance required and unlawful registration and is being held without bail.
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