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Columbus High School students performed the musical Junie B. Jones. The musical is about a spunky first grader and her experiences.

Columbus High School students performed the musical Junie B. Jones. The musical is about a spunky first grader and her experiences.

Columbus High School

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The Riverton FFA

The Riverton FFA

The Riverton FFA

The Riverton FFA received second place honors at the K-State Ag Ed Speech Contest held in Manhattan. The chapter had 16 total members compete in the event. Each of these students selected topics, researched and wrote speeches, and spent hours practicing the delivery of their speech.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Grant W. Manning, 45, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, transporting an open container, driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required and maximum speed limits and was released on $5,000 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Paul Ray Stevens, 62, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for Labette County and is being held without bail.Wesley Eugene Woodcock Jr., 37, was arrested Thursday on charges of reckless driving and is being held without bail.

Real Estate Transfers

Carol Albertson, Joplin, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 11281 Southeast Bagdad Road, Galena, to Anthony Fahrmeier and Kristina Fahrmeier, Galena. The deed was recorded on February 17, 2026.

USD 404 School board recognizes state champs

Margaret Radlund’s Career/Community Connections students prepared dinner for the Riverton Board of Education prior to the board meeting. The board was very appreciative of the student’s hard work.

CALENDAR

Friday, February 20•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, February 21•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.