Orphan Train program well attended

What was the Orphan Train and what was the impact of the program in saving more than 250,000 young people from roaming the streets of the big cities and facing starvation?

CALENDAR

Friday, August 8 •Columbus New Teacher Orientation•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 9•Back to School 5K Meet behind the Lions Shack on East Country Road in Columbus. Registration 7 a.m. Race begins at 7:30 a.m.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Visual arts ribbons awarded

Results have been announced in the visual arts classes. They were judged Wednesday, July 9 and Grand and Reserve Champions were announced Tuesday night of the fair. Judges were Sara LeAnn Johnston, Sarah North and Kelly Karsten. Clerks were Lorrie Scott, Mandy Walker and Amanda Rodriguez.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jonathan Ray Myers, 36, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.

Importance of seed treatments in crops

James Coover Crop Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictSeed treatments used to be a standard for any planted crop. It was expected for protection against insects and fungus that commonly infect early seedlings.

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.

Labette County Jail Report

Irawan Luthfi, 30, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was released on $250 bail.

Photography results, ribbons announced

Results have been announced in the Cherokee County Fair Photography classes.Grand Overall Photo went to Lydan Atkinson Heritage Youth Association. Grand Champion Picture Display went to Cooper Ferguson Lone Elm Beavers. Reserve Champion Picture Display went to Brynlee Ferguson Lone Elm Beavers.