Baxter Springs Police Department gets two new patrol officers

Two new faces join Baxter Springs Police Department, Zachary Frost and Alex Lovell just graduated from the law enfocement training academy.Cheers and applause filled Integrity Auditorium as the 358th Basic Training Class graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center June 12.

Watch out for turtles crossing road

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictWhile the age-old question is “Why did the chicken cross the road?

Human nature to make predictions

For the first time in decades, the FIFA World Cup is being played in the United States, with Kansas City serving as one of the host cities. The host cities are expected to see unprecedented crowds bringing equal parts excitement and logistical challenges.

Columbus mayor gives annual appointments

Shortly after the start of the regular Columbus City Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Grant Spieth gave his appointments for approval.Annually in June the mayor is required to present his choices for various community positions to the city council for approval.

Council proceeds with condemnation

After more than three months, the structure located at 514 South High School Avenue will continue with the condemnation process.The Columbus City Council originally condemned the structure in March and held a public hearing.

Time to order memorial pavers

It is that time of the year again. The Veterans Memorial located at the northeast corner of the square by the Cherokee County Court House in Columbus will be engraving granite pavers honoring veterans.

Bamboo will be opening soon

The rumor mill around the former Pizza Hut building in Columbus can officially be decommissioned.Owners of Bamboo Chinese Take-out in Pittsburg have announced Columbus Bamboo will be operating out of the former pizzeria in the weeks to come.Bamboo opened their first restaurant in Pittsburg in 1985.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Democrats hold meetings in Cherokee County

The Cherokee County Democratic Party met April 9 at the Galena City Hall Community Room, commencing with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were read and approved, as was the treasurer’s report.