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Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Darius Brenen Watts, 22, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving while suspended and vehicle liability insurance required and is being held in lieu of $1,651 bail.

Pond management workshop

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Low concentrations of algae, including blue-green algae, are a normal part of a healthy aquatic community. But when blue-green algae rapidly reproduce, or “bloom,” it can create toxins in the water that are dangerous to humans and animals.

Rabies present in many forms

Wendie Powell
Friday, May 27, 2022
Everyone is familiar with the story “Old Yeller,” and the tragedy that struck a beloved pet. To my bafflement, I recently learned that rabies could present in many forms, not just the famed furious form; foaming mouth and furious rage. There are at least three descriptions of rabies.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Joshua Aaron Edwards, 32, was arrested Thursday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and driving while suspended and is being held in lieu of $700 bail.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Friday, May 27 •Last day of school 11 a.m. release time. •Titan Baseball KSHSAA 3A State Baseball Semi-final, 1:15 p.m., Kansas State University. Live Streamed on CityLinkTV Saturday, May 28 •Titan Track and Field KSHSAA 3A State Meet, 11:30 a.m.-5:35 p.m., Wichita State University.

Columbus gets clean 2021 audit

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, May 27, 2022
Mostly positive results just came from the city of Columbus’s most recent audit report. CPA Auditor Terry Sercer from Diehl, Banwart, Bolton CPA Firm in Fort Scott reviewed the city’s financial statements and relayed his findings to City Council during their meeting on May 16.

Council talks conference room remodel

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, May 27, 2022
Change could be around the corner for one of the rooms in the Columbus Community Building. The idea of outfitting one of the building’s small rooms into a conference room was on the table for discussion during the May 23 City Council meeting.
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