The familiar Girl Scout kitchen will only be open Friday of Fair Week. The Girl Scout governing body has made significant changes to how the local units may operate.

The familiar Girl Scout kitchen will only be open Friday of Fair Week. The Girl Scout governing body has made significant changes to how the local units may operate.

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Girl Scouts face new challenges

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Friday, July 10, 2026
As the years pass, more traditions are quickly becoming things remembered rather than things...
A search warrant in Columbus Tuesday brought the Kansas Highway Patrol’s hazardous devices unit to assist. One man is in custody for criminal use of explosives and criminal possession of explosives.

A search warrant in Columbus Tuesday brought the Kansas Highway Patrol’s hazardous devices unit to assist. One man is in custody for criminal use of explosives and criminal possession of explosives.

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Columbus man arrested on charges of criminal use of explosives

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Friday, July 10, 2026
After investigation into conduct of a Columbus man, a felony warrant was issued for Dylan M.
Showing her purple ribbons, Adley Hess made a creatively decorated cake. It looks as if an ice cream cone is melting down the sides, creating the icing.

Showing her purple ribbons, Adley Hess made a creatively decorated cake. It looks as if an ice cream cone is melting down the sides, creating the icing.

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Adley Hess

Friday, July 10, 2026

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, July 10, 2026
James Dale McNeely, 28, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...
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The Columbus Cal Ripken 10U All-Stars begin their Kansas District 5 Tournament tonight in Parsons. Columbus kicks off the tournament in Game 1 against Neodesha at 6 p.m. Team members are front row: Fox Pelt, Jack Jessee, Summit Melton, and Sawyer Studebaker. Back row: Griffin Walters, Kaysen Kessinger, Colt Crain, Trapper Clark, Kasey Rowe, and Beau Crain. The local all stars are being coached by Dan Walters, Zack Crain, Dustin Crain, and Kyle Clark. Courtesy photo.

The Columbus Cal Ripken 10U All-Stars begin their Kansas District 5 Tournament tonight in Parsons. Columbus kicks off the tournament in Game 1 against Neodesha at 6 p.m. Team members are front row: Fox Pelt, Jack Jessee, Summit Melton, and Sawyer Studebaker. Back row: Griffin Walters, Kaysen Kessinger, Colt Crain, Trapper Clark, Kasey Rowe, and Beau Crain. The local all stars are being coached by Dan Walters, Zack Crain, Dustin Crain, and Kyle Clark. Courtesy photo.

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Cal Ripken Districts begin today

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The Columbus Cal Ripken 10U All-Stars open the Kansas Cal Ripken District 5 Tournament in Game 1 vs.
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Barbara and Harold Depenbusch on their wedding day, July 4, 1966. The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary Saturday.

Barbara and Harold Depenbusch on their wedding day, July 4, 1966. The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary Saturday.

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Depenbusches celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Harold and Barbara Depenbusch celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 4, 2026.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged.
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