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Advance sales for fair ride armbands, parking passes

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Cherokee County Fair is just around the corner, July 26 – 30. That means it will soon be time to purchase armbands in advance and you can purchase advance parking passes. Save a few dollars on the carnival rides and to park during the week.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Tuesday, July 5 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Johnston Public Library story time 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. •Local Emergency Planning Committee, LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center meeting room.

Kids First at farmers market

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Kids First at the Market happens this Thursday, July 7, at the Columbus Farmers Market. The theme for this month is Recycling Through Composting. Emily Welch, who along with Casey Soper, worked to implement composting programs at the RISE Center, the city of Columbus, and CUHS, will lead the event.

Four arrested in Baxter Springs meth drug raid

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
At approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, law enforcement officers with the Baxter Springs Police Department and deputies from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence located at 2400 Lincoln Ave, in Baxter Springs.
Driver dies in jet truck explosion

Driver dies in jet truck explosion

Driver dies in jet truck explosion

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
One person, with ties to Cherokee County, has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semi truck performance at a southwestern Michigan air show.
August election candidates set

August election candidates set

August election candidates set

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The official list of candidates for office in the August 2 primary election appears on pages 6 and 7 of today’s News-Report. The list includes federal, state and county office seekers for both the Republican and Democrat parties.
Guard your thoughts

Guard your thoughts

Guard your thoughts

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Perhaps the only thing more difficult than controlling our tongues is controlling our minds. The person who can control his or her mind is poised to do great things. Good thoughts will usually lead to good actions while bad thoughts will more often produce bad actions.

Critical appeal for all blood types

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is issuing a critical appeal for all blood types. Blood reserves are low, with less than a two-day supply available.

City of Columbus Court News

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, June 24 at 4 p.m. Angela O. Aence, 55, Wyandotte, Okla., did not appear for an initial appearance on charges of illegal registration. Max W.

Still time for better health

Katherine Pinto
Thursday, June 30, 2022
January has come and gone, but there is still time to create health goals for 2022 – you are in charge of Creating Better Health for yourself! Eating healthy does not need to be difficult or expensive, but it does take practice.
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