Park elementary kindergarteners celebrated the end of the school year with some last minute carnival fun. Teachers set up and launched a mini carnival at the school including multiple activities. They had a tattoo station, catch the ducks station, boardwalk game, outdoor tic tac toe, ribbon wand fun and popcorn and cotton candy. Youngsters were also given the chance to pose in the carnival photo booth. Ezequiel Lee had just tried his hand at the duck booth. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Park elementary kindergarteners celebrated the end of the school year with some last minute carnival fun. Teachers set up and launched a mini carnival at the school including multiple activities. They had a tattoo station, catch the ducks station, boardwalk game, outdoor tic tac toe, ribbon wand fun and popcorn and cotton candy. Youngsters were also given the chance to pose in the carnival photo booth. Ezequiel Lee had just tried his hand at the duck booth. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Park elementary kindergarteners

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Monday, May 25, 2026
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More than 50 flags decorate a fence in Cherokee County in recognition of Memorial Day. A time to remember those who gave their lives for America.

More than 50 flags decorate a fence in Cherokee County in recognition of Memorial Day. A time to remember those who gave their lives for America.

Sun shines on Memorial Day

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Monday, May 25, 2026
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Columbus Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt received recognition for 10 years of service to the city at their regular council meeting May 18. Holt was hired as a police officer before being transferred to the newly created Code Enforcement position last year.

Columbus Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt received recognition for 10 years of service to the city at their regular council meeting May 18. Holt was hired as a police officer before being transferred to the newly created Code Enforcement position last year.

Columbus Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt

Monday, May 25, 2026

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Titan Wrestlers Briggs Johnson, Blaze Bowman, Baylor Bowman, and Cam Carter were part of the Titan Team that participated in the Kansas State Freestyle/ Greco Wrestling in Topeka early in May. They all finished in the top five at the best-of-the-best tournament. Courtesy photo.

Titan Wrestlers Briggs Johnson, Blaze Bowman, Baylor Bowman, and Cam Carter were part of the Titan Team that participated in the Kansas State Freestyle/ Greco Wrestling in Topeka early in May. They all finished in the top five at the best-of-the-best tournament. Courtesy photo.

Titans wrestle in freestyle/greco state

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Monday, May 25, 2026
Six Titan Wrestlers competed the first weekend in May at the Freestyle/ Greco State Wrestling...
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After the May 19 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary, members presented the staft at the hospital with fruit trays made by Auxiliary member Bobbi Martin. The trays were in appreciation of the staff and all they do for the community. Courtesy photo.

After the May 19 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary, members presented the staft at the hospital with fruit trays made by Auxiliary member Bobbi Martin. The trays were in appreciation of the staff and all they do for the community. Courtesy photo.

Columbus Mercy Auxiliary

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Monday, May 25, 2026
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