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.

Farm heritage show will display machinery

steam-powered machine. Knowledgeable members will be present to demon strate and explain the machinery that played a pivotal role in establishing local farms.

Register early for car show, 5K

If you plan to participate in the Official Columbus Day Car Show, preregistration is available for $12 through Becky at Real Pro Reality or at the Chamber office. On the day of the event, registration will cost $15. The car show is scheduled to take place on the downtown square Saturday, October 11.

Sesquicentennial draws large turnout

Nothing draws a crowd like the availability of free food, and for the past 90 years that has been the major drawing card of the Weir Homecoming. This year however, an added attraction was the 150 birthday of the community.

Football contest winners announced

The second week of the Columbus Merchants Football Contest saw somewhat better results as the winners picked the more difficult games.This week’s top entry came from Megan Kirk, the third place finisher in the opening week contest. She scored 75 out of a possible 105 points.

Commissioners hire attorney for solar panel, wind farm suits

An Olathe law firm has been hired by the Cherokee County Commissioners to represent the county in possible lawsuits over renewable energy.

Lady Lancers fall in home quadrangular

The Southeast Lady Lancer Volleyball Team was shut out in their home quadrangular tournament September 4 in Cherokee. The host team fell in two sets to Baxter Springs 8-25; 14-25; Riverton 6-25; 1625; and Erie 15-25; 16-25.