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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Charles McQuillin, 87, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of aggravated assault and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and is being held without bail.

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Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Crossland Construction Company, Inc, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1919 West Quail Creek Drive, Columbus, to Briauna Smith and Krystopher Ridge Smith, Columbus. The deed was recorded on June 9, 2026.
Like many art and design companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rookwood Pottery drew inspiration from Japan. This standard glaze Rookwood vase was decorated by Kitaro Shirayamadani, an artist who immigrated from Japan. Photo Credit: Toomey & Co. Auctioneers (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Like many art and design companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rookwood Pottery drew inspiration from Japan. This standard glaze Rookwood vase was decorated by Kitaro Shirayamadani, an artist who immigrated from Japan. Photo Credit: Toomey & Co. Auctioneers (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Sometimes nature is the best designer for furniture pieces

Terry Kovel
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Think of wooden furniture, and most of us picture defined shapes, even lines, and symmetry. Of course, that isn’t always the case. Historically, wood was left with uneven live edges when furniture was made quickly out of necessity, not as a design choice.

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City sets street repair schedule

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
With the recent purchase of an asphalt milling machine, the City of Columbus has begun work on their 2026 street improvement and repair project.Purchase of the milling machine was approved in November 2025, using equipment reserve funds for the public works department in the amount of $148,270.

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Holiday schedule set by cities, county

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As freedom rings across the country in celebration of the nation’s 250 birthday, many municipalities have set their holiday schedules for office closures and residential services.
Rainy conditions did not stop youngsters from enjoying the water slide at the annual Freedom Fest sponsored by Columbus Fire Department. Westin Patton was covered in mud as he took his turn down the inflatable set up at Columbus City Park.

Rainy conditions did not stop youngsters from enjoying the water slide at the annual Freedom Fest sponsored by Columbus Fire Department. Westin Patton was covered in mud as he took his turn down the inflatable set up at Columbus City Park.

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The Annual Freedom Fest

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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Eco Devo announces Main Street grants

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Grants designated to for-profit businesses are a rare opportunity. Cherokee County Economic Development, in partnership with Network Kansas, have announced a Main Street Makeover Grant.
A two-vehicle injury accident occurred June 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m. at the intersection of Highway K7 and Highway 103 near Weir.

A two-vehicle injury accident occurred June 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m. at the intersection of Highway K7 and Highway 103 near Weir.

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Four injured in accident on K7

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A two-vehicle injury accident occurred June 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m.A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Joshua J Schaar, 51, Cherokee, was traveling west on Weir Road approaching Highway K7. A 2014 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Nancy L. Rich, Frontenac, was traveling north on Highway K7.
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