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Former Columbus women provide female fire gear

Former Columbus women provide female fire gear

Former Columbus women provide female fire gear

The following story appearing on a Denver television station featured two 1997 Columbus High School graduates who have started an apparel company for women firefighters. Both of the ladies have family in Columbus. FORT COLLINS, Colo.
A new sign

A new sign

A new sign

A new sign has been completed at the High School Street entrance to the City. The sign was erected with the help of a grant from Commerce Bank.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, June 27 10 a.m. – Steve Barnes, et al. vs. John T. Kellogg, et al., hearing, (civil) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Randy Jay Gleason, first appearance, (criminal) 1:15 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Jason Lee Miller, arraignment, (criminal) 1:15 p.m.

Cherokee County Jail Report

William Terry Mon son, 34, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, unlawful registration, possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body...

Labette County Jail Report

Clifton Louis Broyles, 24, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of op operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and vehicle liability insurance required and is being held in lieu of $1,078.50.

A healthy home at any age

Most of us spend up to 90 percent of our time in our homes, and this summer may be even more! June is National Healthy Homes Month and there are no low-cost strategies to make sure your home is healthy for all.

CALENDAR

Friday, June 24 •Columbus Fire Department fireworks fundraiser 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pulled pork sandwich $8. •Columbus Summer Lunch program 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drivethru only. No inside seating. •Bulls and BBQ at the Columbus Saddle Club Arena Gates open at 8 p.m.
A common sight

A common sight

A common sight

A common sight in recent weeks has been the installation of new utility poles throughout the county. Old, outdated towers are being replaced with newer models that take up less square footage in farm fields. Work will continue until crews have completed hanging new lines.
Brody Saiz

Brody Saiz

Brody Saiz

Brody Saiz, is helping to prove that blubber is a good insulation. He left his arm in the ice water for 19 seconds. Then dipped his other arm in a bag filled with Crisco fat and put that in the ice water. With the fat on his arm he said he could leave his arm in the ice water all day.