Intentional burning revitalizes prairie

The changing of clocks always makes me grumpy, especially in the spring when it means losing an hour of the weekend. I understand the rationale behind the whole charade, but understanding doesn’t do anything to alleviate my mood after springing forward.

Stice is Lion of Month for January

Lion of the Month for January was Brandon Stice.A senior at Columbus High School, Stice has been active in football, track and powerlifting.He earned honors as a Class 3A All-District linebacker.Stice also attended and competed at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference.

February Lion of Month Carter Henry

Lion of the Month for February was presented to Carter Henry.Henry, senior at Columbus High School is active in sports and academics.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Samuel Mark Byrd, 51, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for another jurisdiction and is being held in lieu of $750 bail.

Farm Bureau Fusion Conference held

Recently Farm Bureau members from across the country traveled to Denver for the Fusion Conference, which brings together members from three committees: Young Farmers and Ranchers, Women’s Leadership and Program and Engagement.

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.

Musing Under the Clock Tower

Stopping making pennies, makes no cents.

CALENDAR

Friday, March 14•Baked Potato feed at Baxter Springs Methodist Church. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 donation.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.