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Real Estate transfers

Marty Hughes and LaDonna Hughes, Pittsburg, conveyed a deed to the property located at 821 Short Street, Galena, to Brian K. Jordan and Katharina A. Jordan, Oronogo, Missouri. The deed was recorded on May 14, 2026.

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the Magistrate Court Room with Judge Douglas R. Steele presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.Magistrate Court Judge Douglas R.

Labette County Jail Report

Jonathan Alexander Karriman, 32, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and possession of marijuana and was released on $10,000 bail.

CALENDAR

Friday, May 22•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, May 23•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, May 24 •Attend the church of your choice.
Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday. Kelly Karsten (above) and Tracy Parsons (below) were presented with awards recognizing each of them for 25 years of teaching at USD493. Superintendent Dan Grundy presented the certificates.

City talks usage of E-bicycles

The Columbus City Council discussed the rising use of motorized bicycles and what could be done to ensure the safety of both riders and the public at their regular meeting Monday.
Laura Findahl

Laura Findahl

USD 493 recognizes teachers, retirees

Though school was out, the Columbus High School cafeteria was a buzz with talking and laughter as district teachers and staff gathered over breakfast Thursday morning to recognize those who had given their last bus ride, answered their last phone call and said goodbye to their final students.

Officers begin free youth bowling league

Beginning June third, the Columbus Police Department in partnership with Bowler’s Boulevard will be hosting a youth bowling league for sixth through twelfth grade students.The league has been dubbed “Bowling with the Blue” and pairs students with a police officer for a four-week league.