Reception for Letner planned Monday

An opportunity to meet the new Columbus City Administrator is presenting itself Monday. A celebration will be thrown for Jake Letner to welcome him into the role from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall. Letner formerly served as the city’s Community Development Coordinator.

Life Christian takes top honors in music, arts

Life Christian School dominated the Music competition and walked away with the overall Senior Division championship at the recent Midstates Christian League Music and Arts competition in Ottawa. The Junior Division team finished a respectable third place behind Ottawa and Fort Scott.

Saiz retires from dental office

“I feel good about retiring right now because everyone working her is good at what they do,” said Kori Saiz, at the party celebrating her retirement from Herron Regional Dental in Columbus. “This is my family.” Shortly after Dr.

Happy Anniversary

April 12 John and Margaret Merriwether Rex and Virgie Wing April 14 Alan and Linda Hobson Nick and Denise Lucian

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, April 13 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Lindsey Huston, status conference, (criminal) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Christopher Dale Forkner, status conference, (criminal) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of Mercedes J.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Lynda Mae Scott, 24, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and abuse of a child and is being held in lieu of $16,000 bail.

Managing internal parasites in sheep, goats

Spring and summer are critical management periods for sheep and goat producers, with the warmer weather and increased rainfall making the perfect combination for internal parasites to thrive.

Hide the eggs not the bacteria

When you are decorating, cooking or hiding Easter eggs, extra care is needed to enjoy them without the risk of getting sick. Here are some important safe handling tips to remember this time of year: Inspect eggs before purchasing them and make sure they are not dirty or cracked.

Junior high track season opens with meet at Galena

Galena Junior High School hosted the Columbus Central Junior High Titans, Riverton and Baxter Springs, March 29, to open the junior high school track and field season. Levi Simpson won the seventh grade 1600 meter run and the 100 meter hurdles and took fourth in the 100 meter dash.

Cherokee County Commissioners March 28 meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (The Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.