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Grant provides storage options for food pantry

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

A local church ministry received a $9,000 grant from the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline. The Hope Chest Free Store, a ministry of Baxter Springs First Assembly of God, opened its doors June 6, 2019.

Representatives with the Hope Chest in Baxter Springs traveled to Westco in Columbus to pick up appliances purchased with a grant from Southern Star Pipeline. Barbara Bilke, Robin Byrd and Hope Chest coordinator Becky Ernst made the trip. Columbus News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Representatives with the Hope Chest in Baxter Springs

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

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CFSEK presents healthcare award funds

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Mount Carmel name has been synonymous with quality healthcare in Southeast Kansas for over 100 years. When the Mount Carmel Foundation ceased operations in 2024, it transferred its assets to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas to establish the Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grant cycle.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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.

February book pick is great thriller

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February book pick is great thriller

Lorna Stover

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Love to ReadThe Barnes and Noble Bookseller “pick” for February was “A Killing Cold” written by Kate Alice Marshall.I recommend that if you have chores or responsibilities that have to be completed, don’t start reading this book.

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Real Estate transfers

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Kyle Barnhill aka Kyle Dillon Barnhill and Patricia Barnhill aka Patricia Ann Barnhill, Webb City, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at, 9251 Northeast Old Highway 96, Galena, to Santos Galdamez Sandoval, Denison, Iowa.

Park Elementary kindergarteners enjoy some afternoon reading time with Fire Chief, Steven Burton. Chief Burton read, “If You Give A Dog A Donut”, to kindergarten students during their readathon week celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Park Elementary

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Riverton honor rolls released

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Honor rolls for the third quarter have been announced by Riverton High School Principal Chad Harper.Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, students making a 4.000-4.000 Grade Point Average include freshmen Blakely Boyes, Emilee Brown, Bayleigh Cramer, Carter Darnaby, Taylor Hartin,...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, March 24, 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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Columbus City Council minutes

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth.

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