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Friday, November 4 •Chili and soup lunch 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Columbus First Christian Church, 128 W. Elm.
Land deeds from the Klondike Big Inch Land Company sell for $40 on some internet auction sites.

Land deeds from the Klondike Big Inch Land Company sell for $40 on some internet auction sites.

Remembering the 1950s Yukon Land Deeds

In the late 1950’s the Cherokee County Rural High School students were offered a period each day to participate in clubs. These clubs ranged from hunting club, to cooking club, some 30 clubs were available.

Baxter Springs schools talk four day week

A four-day school week is in preliminary discussions regarding a four day school week and is welcoming parents and community members to be active participants in this process.

Schwartz Pavilion dedication Saturday

Charles “Corky” and Mary Louise Schwartz will be honored by naming the new park pavilion in their honor. The program sponsored by the Galena Lions Club will be held in the Galena City Park at the pavilion site Saturday at 9 a.m. For many years, Charles managed Schwartz Drug Store in Galena.
Dressed as Mandalorian, this trick or treater passed by the Columbus High School Band booth during the Trick or Trunk held Monday on the Square. Many of the band members dressed as Minions for the occasion.

Dressed as Mandalorian, this trick or treater passed by the Columbus High School Band booth during the Trick or Trunk held Monday on the Square. Many of the band members dressed as Minions for the occasion.

Dressed as Mandalorian

Dressed as Mandalorian
Thursday, October 27

Thursday, October 27

Thursday, October 27

At approximately 8:36 a.m. Thursday, October 27, a 2000 Mazda MPV was traveling westbound on Highway 160 and attempted to pass a semi-truck. The wind then caused the Mazda to leave the roadway on the south side and the vehicle rolled, entering into Neosho River.
Donation to the Titan Booster Club

Donation to the Titan Booster Club

Donation to the Titan Booster Club

Columbus Lions Club made a $1,000 donation to the Titan Booster Club. Proceeds came from a Lions Club donation of food items and then sales made to the community prior to home football games.

County Commissioners October 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, October 17, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.