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During Day at the State House, members of Columbus Future Farmers of America and others heard remarks from Senate majority leader and House chair and spoke with several other Representatives at the capitol. Those attending included are Jarod Watson, Grace Eshelman, Kyle Rennie, Hudson Asher, John Kennedy, Kean Lewis, Michael Adams, Kurtis Gregory, Joe Newland and Greg Mowdy. The group also met with Senator Tim Shallenberger (in back) and Representative Dale Helwig (not pictured).

During Day at the State House, members of Columbus Future Farmers of America and others heard remarks from Senate majority leader and House chair and spoke with several other Representatives at the capitol. Those attending included are Jarod Watson, Grace Eshelman, Kyle Rennie, Hudson Asher, John Kennedy, Kean Lewis, Michael Adams, Kurtis Gregory, Joe Newland and Greg Mowdy. The group also met with Senator Tim Shallenberger (in back) and Representative Dale Helwig (not pictured).

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Officer killed in 1929 raid of liquor filled mine

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
This is the fifth and final segment of the series about the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in Cherokee County. He is also included on the Officer Down Memorial Page website.A gun battle ensued at about 8 p.m.
Being recognized for her efforts in the community to keep Baxter Springs beautiful, Connie Wray accepted the Chamber of Commerce award. Chamber President Jessica Moore her working throughout the city with her gardening tools in a trailer behind her lawnmower.

Being recognized for her efforts in the community to keep Baxter Springs beautiful, Connie Wray accepted the Chamber of Commerce award. Chamber President Jessica Moore her working throughout the city with her gardening tools in a trailer behind her lawnmower.

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Baxter Springs

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Eight members of the Lone Elm Beavers were present at this month’s meeting. Left to right are Violet Huddleston, Hadley Holmes, Gunner Burton, Sawyer Studebaker, Amyx Evans, Layla Melton, Olivia Webber, and Aurora Ogle. Courtesy photo.

Eight members of the Lone Elm Beavers were present at this month’s meeting. Left to right are Violet Huddleston, Hadley Holmes, Gunner Burton, Sawyer Studebaker, Amyx Evans, Layla Melton, Olivia Webber, and Aurora Ogle. Courtesy photo.

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Lone Elm Beavers 4H Club creates new bylaw committee

Violet Huddleston
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Keeping Up With The Lone Elm BeaversAt this month’s meeting January 16 at 6 p.m. the Lone Elm Beavers met at the 4-H building where they had eight members of the current 29 present.

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Swing bed numbers up at Columbus Mercy

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
It was announced at the January meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary by Angie Saporito, administrator, the swing bed numbers were much higher for this past year, as were the acute admissions. Also, the patient experience scores are higher than for most hospitals.

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Cherokee county commissioners’ minutes

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

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Area Accident reports

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
A one-vehicle accident occurred January 21 at approximately 7:20 a.m. A 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Brittany Christine Beckner, 51, Pittsburg, was traveling east on Northeast Scammon Road west of Northeast 95th Street. Beckner swerved to miss multiple deer crossing the roadway.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Clarissa Anne Turnbough, 33, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of contempt of court; indirect- probation violation and is being held without bail.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Karen Marie Lee, 44, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist, driving under the influence and transporting an open container and is being held without bail.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 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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