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Finding traces of human history is always an exciting experience. There’s something extra special, about discovering a site or artifact. Janet Hand has spent hours in the fields and along creek beds looking at the ground for prehistoric tools or Native American arrowheads. (Above) is a portion of her collection including both tools and hunting items. (At right) Janet holds the head of a tomahawk which was found on the farm of Floyd Lyerla near Crestline in Cherokee County.

Finding traces of human history is always an exciting experience. There’s something extra special, about discovering a site or artifact. Janet Hand has spent hours in the fields and along creek beds looking at the ground for prehistoric tools or Native American arrowheads. (Above) is a portion of her collection including both tools and hunting items. (At right) Janet holds the head of a tomahawk which was found on the farm of Floyd Lyerla near Crestline in Cherokee County.

History revealed in arrowheads

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Walking the fields of Kansas, and the neighboring states, searching for arrowheads has been a lifelong obsession of Janet Hand.Her program at a recent Genealogical Society meeting gave those attending a real insight into the history of the nomadic bands who roamed the area for centuries.

Dragline to be moved to Franklin

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The historic Page 618 Walking Dragline is officially headed to its new home. Thanks to Tilton and Sons Housemoving, Inc., Phase 1 of the relocation is scheduled to begin December 4—a fitting date, as it marks the Feast Day of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners.

Final football contest winners announced

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
In the season’s final football contest, the top two winners were previously first place winners as Carolyn Eddington and Mike Ellis took first and second place this week. Carolyn missed one game and Mike missed two. They both missed Nemaha Central’s victory over Southeast of Saline.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Tuesday, December 2•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development office.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Columbus Lions Club members harvested a tree for the Courthouse on Sunday afternoon. With help from the Fire Department, the tree was raised in place and decorated. Lights were strung on the tree by Lions Club members.

Columbus Lions Club members harvested a tree for the Courthouse on Sunday afternoon. With help from the Fire Department, the tree was raised in place and decorated. Lights were strung on the tree by Lions Club members.

Christmas parades kick off Wednesday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Christmas season is underway with Columbus’ celebrations starting Wednesday, December 3 with the festivities beginning at 5 p.m.Find the elf contest will be held 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Search for the elves around town. Turn in completed elf sheet at Labette Bank by 6:45 p.m.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, November 28, 2025
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

News Staff
Friday, November 28, 2025
Urban Jay Danley, 43, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of violation of offender registration act and is being held without bail.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, November 28, 2025
Logan Ray Jones, 37, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, driving while suspended, canceled or revoked, possess paraphernalia, defective tag lamp on motor vehicle and on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $25,300...
Hometown Hero for the year 2025 was DeAnn Auman Hill the City Treasurer and a well known CPA in state circles. Her work on the acquiring the new Fire Station was noted as a major factor in her recognition. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

Hometown Hero for the year 2025 was DeAnn Auman Hill the City Treasurer and a well known CPA in state circles. Her work on the acquiring the new Fire Station was noted as a major factor in her recognition. News Report photo by Shawn Churchill.

DeAnn Hill named BHS Hometown Hero

News Staff
Friday, November 28, 2025
Recognizing her lifelong commitment to community service DeAnn Auman Hill was recognized by Baxter Springs on Monday as she was named the 2025 Hometown Hero.The recognition program was held in the Baxter Springs High School with former Congressman Jake LaTurner as the keynote speaker.
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