City of Galena Court News

Alistasia J. Murray was found guilty of defective taillights and was assessed fines and fees of $156. Offense occurred May 24, 2016. Larry L. Kidwell was found guilty of expired or no driver’s license and was assessed fines and fees of $186. Offense occurred November 10, 2017.

City of Columbus Court News

The following person appeared before Judge Pro Tem Jerry Wilson in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, June 13 at 4 p.m. Wendy M. Cantrell, 36, Columbus, pleaded not guilty to two counts of theft and criminal use of a financial card. She was set for review July 11.

Stretching your food budget

The rising price of gas and the cost of groceries are starting to affect budgets all across the country. For those in some parts of rural America, it is expensive to even get to the grocery store…let alone afford to fill the cart for a week’s worth of meals.

Servsafe manager training for food safety

The Wildcat Extension District will conduct a ServSafe Food Manager Training and exam Friday, July 8. Training will be held at Kansas State Research Station, 25092 Ness Road, in Parsons. Class starts at 8 a.m. with an exam following course completion.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Dakota Lee Jones, 33,was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and is being held without bail. Tyrone Daniel Hart, 45, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on three warrants and is being held in lieu of $6,300 bail.