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Funds sought for Community Fields

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Summer baseball and softball is just around the corner and volunteers are currently preparing the fields for the youngsters to begin.To ensure the fields remain available for teams use this summer, the Columbus Community Field Board is currently seeking sponsors and donations.These contributions...

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Community blood drive planned Monday

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
A community blood drive will be held at the Columbus Community Building Monday, February 16 from noon until 5:30 p.m.Resolve to save lives by routinely giving blood in 2026 and you could win up to $56,000 in prize money.The 56-Day Challenge is returning for anand other exciting year.
Members of the USD 493 Board of Education and Superintendent Dan Grundy were presented a Partner Grant for outstanding efforts and participation in the 2025 Compass Academy Network summer program. Courtesy photo.

Members of the USD 493 Board of Education and Superintendent Dan Grundy were presented a Partner Grant for outstanding efforts and participation in the 2025 Compass Academy Network summer program. Courtesy photo.

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USD 493 receives $5,000 CAN grant

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
A $5,000 Partner Grant was awarded to Columbus USD 493 in recognition of its outstanding efforts and participation in the 2025 Compass Academy Network (CAN) summer program.
A sign stands in front of the former Columbus Pizza Hut announcing their closure. After 42 years the restaurant was closed abruptly Sunday. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

A sign stands in front of the former Columbus Pizza Hut announcing their closure. After 42 years the restaurant was closed abruptly Sunday. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Pancake breakfast Saturday

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
A pancake breakfast will be held at the Black Diamond Lodge #274 in Weir Saturday, February 14.Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per person.The lodge is located at 107 West Main in Weir.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, February 12, 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.

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Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
Roe Parsons, III and Joyce Hignite Parsons, West Mineral, conveyed a deed to the property located at 219 Mcclung Avenue, West Mineral, to Emily Grant, McCune.
History of photographic images

History of photographic images

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History of photographic images

Ella Buzzard
Monday, February 9, 2026
Genealogy CornerSince around 1840 photographs have come in various sizes and shapes and many different processes have been used.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, February 9, 2026
Nathan Samuel-BScott Caton, 29, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist, domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and kidnapping; commission of a crime and is being held without bail.Jessica Dawn...
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