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State recovers small amount of stolen funds

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Monday, June 16, 2025
A small percentage of funds stolen from Kansas’ unemployment system during the pandemic have been recovered, the state labor secretary says, but time is running out to find the rest.
Members of the Kansas Parks and Wildlife were busy at the West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament on Saturday as gave a bag of fishing gifts to all of the tournament participants. Officers participating included David Jenkins and Connor Ossowski.

Members of the Kansas Parks and Wildlife were busy at the West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament on Saturday as gave a bag of fishing gifts to all of the tournament participants. Officers participating included David Jenkins and Connor Ossowski.

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Members of the Kansas Parks and Wildlife

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Monday, June 16, 2025
The 49th annual West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament held June 7 with more than 160 entries was a huge success. The winners in the 3 -6 age group Perch were first place Maverick Grant, third place Dawson Ely and Second place went to Maddox Grant.

The 49th annual West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament held June 7 with more than 160 entries was a huge success. The winners in the 3 -6 age group Perch were first place Maverick Grant, third place Dawson Ely and Second place went to Maddox Grant.

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West Mineral Eagles Club hosts annual fishing tournament

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Monday, June 16, 2025

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Columbus City Council minutes

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Monday, June 16, 2025
The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met May 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Laura Epler, Tom Pryor, Steve Dunlap and Misty Spear.Council members absent: None.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, June 16, 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.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, June 16, 2025
Misty Dawn Harris, 45, was arrested Sunday for another jurisdiction on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Monday, June 16, 2025
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.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Friday, June 13•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, June 14•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, June 15 •Attend the church of your choice.
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