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Receiving the Chris Award for her community involvement Michelle Mosler was presented by Becca DoByns. Her name will be added to the plaque and the long list of community leaders.

Receiving the Chris Award for her community involvement Michelle Mosler was presented by Becca DoByns. Her name will be added to the plaque and the long list of community leaders.

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Awards presented at annual Chamber dinner

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The annual Chris Award, business of the year recipient and special business awards were announced Wednesday night as the Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 125th anniversary of civic organizations founding.

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PSU announces fall 2024 honor rolls

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Pittsburg State University has announced the Fall 2024 Honor Roll.To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average of 3.
Homecoming for Rierton High School will be Friday. Queen candidates include senior Aprilia Elliot, junior Addyson Wheeler, sophomore Rylee Turner and freshman Alison Martin.The annual Senior chili feed this Friday. Serving starts at 5 p.m. in the MPAC commons area. Adults 8$ children (under 12) $5 for a bowl of chili or Frito chili pie, drink, and dessert. Child four-10; Adult 11 and up. Children under three are free. All proceeds go toward Senior Trip in May. Courtesy photo.

Homecoming for Rierton High School will be Friday. Queen candidates include senior Aprilia Elliot, junior Addyson Wheeler, sophomore Rylee Turner and freshman Alison Martin.The annual Senior chili feed this Friday. Serving starts at 5 p.m. in the MPAC commons area. Adults 8$ children (under 12) $5 for a bowl of chili or Frito chili pie, drink, and dessert. Child four-10; Adult 11 and up. Children under three are free. All proceeds go toward Senior Trip in May. Courtesy photo.

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Homecoming for Rierton High School

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 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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Area church requests homeschool coop input

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oswego is asking for input in hosting a homeschool co-op.What is a homeschool co-op? A group of families who work together regularly to provide shared learning experiences for their children.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Gavin Alexander Huffman, 19, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of criminal threat and is being held without bail.Chaz Michael Dean Young, 25, was arrested Sunday on a warrant or another jurisdiction and is being held in lieu of $448.50 bail.
Make sure houseplants are not getting too cold

Make sure houseplants are not getting too cold

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Make sure houseplants are not getting too cold

Garden Talk
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Now is a good time to check on houseplants to ensure they aren’t getting too cold. Plants next to windows or near exterior doors are at the greatest risk.
Korbyn Newberry • Titan Wrestling

Korbyn Newberry • Titan Wrestling

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Titan of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Lady Titan Senior, Korbyn Newberry, had a successful week on the mats in the Columbus sweep of their home double dual and the Eureka Invitational Tournament. He is being recognized as Titan of the Week.
After more than 50 years in the Joplin Museum the Ned and Helen Aitchison scale model of the Ringling Brother’s Circus is coming home to Columbus, where the couple built the scale replica with Columbus native Merle Evans in the bandstand.

After more than 50 years in the Joplin Museum the Ned and Helen Aitchison scale model of the Ringling Brother’s Circus is coming home to Columbus, where the couple built the scale replica with Columbus native Merle Evans in the bandstand.

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Circus replica will return here

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Just some paperwork and the tremendous task of actually moving the Ned and Helen Aitchison miniture 1933 Ringling Brothers Circus to the Columbus Museum is all that is required for the model to return home.
Galena appoints new interim chief

Galena appoints new interim chief

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Galena appoints new interim chief

Chad Allison
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Galena City Council has appointed Chad Allison as the interim Galena Chief of Police replacing Noble Dobkins who resigned.Allison comes to Galena with over 29 years of law enforcement experience, that ranges from patrol officer to IAB to supervisory role.
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