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Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Larry E. Edwards, Joplin, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 101 East 1st Street, Scammon, to Zachary Norris, Scammon. The deed was recorded on August 7, 2026.
Two of the most famous inventions in Chinese history, tea and porcelain, come together in tea dust glaze wares. Photo Credit: Nadeau’s Auction Gallery (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Two of the most famous inventions in Chinese history, tea and porcelain, come together in tea dust glaze wares. Photo Credit: Nadeau’s Auction Gallery (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Chinese porcelain enthralls collectors

Terry Kovel
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The richly colored glazes of Chinese porcelains have enthralled collectors and inspired artists for hundreds of years.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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.
Quitting smoking can help prevent dementia

Quitting smoking can help prevent dementia

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Quitting smoking can help prevent dementia

Dr. Roizen Dr. Michael Roizen
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Where there’s smoke there’s fireDespite the longstanding and aggressive campaigns against cigarette smoking that show up on TV, online and in print, around 25 million Americans still use cigarettes and millions more are vaping tobacco.

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County discusses salaried overtime

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
One of the first planned actions by the Cherokee County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday cased some mild controversy.Typically, commissioners will approve the county’s payroll and accounts payable at the start of their meeting, with very little discussion.

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Columbus receives third grant for sidewalks

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Thirty three Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects received over $37 Million in grant funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation according to a press release from Governor Laura Kelley.

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Stolen vehicle located outside Galena

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A vehicle reported stolen out of Galena was located Thursday August 13 at an address outside the city. Galena Police officers contacted the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department for assistance.
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