Grain safety training open to public

The Public is welcome to attend the Grain Safety Training Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Farmers Coop South location in coordination with Cherokee County Farm Bureau. Area fire department members will be participating in this important safety training.

Railroad crossing closed at Coffeyville

SKOL railroad crossing will be closed on four weekends for repairs and upgrades in Coffeyville.A railroad bridge crossing U.S. 166/U.S.

Southeast Middle School

Southeast Middle School was awarded a Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) grant providing benches for the playground. These funds, along with support from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), provide a comfortable space for students and families that utilize the playground.

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

Labette County Jail Report

Tabatha Diane Rumbaugh, 42, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of domestic battery and is being held in lieu of $648.50 bail.Cheryl Diane Wilkerson, 62, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of domestic battery and is being held in lieu of $648.50 bail.

Security important for cattle farmers

Cattle prices have been high for months now, and the word is out not just to producers. Individuals with immoral intentions are aware of the high potential for profit. Here are some tips to protect your assets.The number one prevention step is permanent identification.

Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, April 13 at 4 p.m.Linda S. Jones is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of license suspended, revoked or cancelled and illegal registration.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kayla Necole Kelly, 31, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Donnie Lee Tyree, 39, was arrested Monday by Columbus Police officers on two counts of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $698 bail.

Reading is important for youngsters

Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension District By Chance Fields Family and Consumer Sciences Education Student Pittsburg State UniversityReading with young children may seem simple, but it plays a major role in how they learn and grow.