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Columbus PEO officers include Lisa Howard Vice-President, Toni Spieth Recording Secretary, Pat Spriggs Corresponding Secretary, Linda Griffitt Treasurer, Lorie Combs Chaplain, Jane Ann Turner Guard, and Rebeccah Stone President. Courtesy photo.

Columbus PEO officers include Lisa Howard Vice-President, Toni Spieth Recording Secretary, Pat Spriggs Corresponding Secretary, Linda Griffitt Treasurer, Lorie Combs Chaplain, Jane Ann Turner Guard, and Rebeccah Stone President. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus PEO holds officer installation

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
An installation service was held at the regular business meeting of Chapter V March 5. The meeting was held at Nancy Evan’s home with co-hostess Pat Spriggs who also furnished the raffle prize. The same officers willing to continue their duties for another year.There were lots of things to snack on.
Residents and staff of Medicalodges in Columbus enjoyed the fresh air as they watched the children search for eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the facility.

Residents and staff of Medicalodges in Columbus enjoyed the fresh air as they watched the children search for eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the facility.

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Mining camps were abundant throughout Cherokee-Crawford coalfield

Ella Buzzard
Friday, April 10, 2026
Genealogy CornerThere were over one hundred coal mining camps in the Cherokee-Crawford coal field.
Riverton USD404 Breakfast and Lunch menu

Riverton USD404 Breakfast and Lunch menu

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Riverton USD404 Breakfast and Lunch menu

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
Riverton Unified Schools USD 404, breakfast and lunch menus for through Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17. Prices: Breakfast: Pre-K-12 $2.55, Adult, $3.10; Lunch, PreK-fifth, $3.30, 6-8, $3.40, ninth-12, $3.50, Adult $5.

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Applications due for Kansas Boys State

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session through Thursday, April 30. Applications are accepted after that date, but on a spaceavailable basis. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

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Cow Camp 2026 planned

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
Wendie Powell Livestock Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictBeef production depends on sound management decisions, practical experience, and a skilled workforce.

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Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
James Lynn Williams, 43, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department and includes arrests made by the Chetopa Police Department,...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
Danny Lee Watkins, 40, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $300 bail.Leah Abigale Sanko, 25, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of battery of a Law Enforcement officer; reckless with bodily...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.
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