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Columbus Lady Titan wrestling third in state

News Staff

Monday, February 28, 2022

The Columbus Lady Titan Wresting Team placed third in the KSHSAA Class 4-1A State Tournament, Thursday, in Salina. Junior, Addison Saporito, placed third individually, sophomore, Brooklyn Lima placed fourth; and Jailyn Rodriguez, junior, placed sixth to help earn the top-three finish for Columbus.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, February 28 9 a.m. – Brandon Jeffrey Hay vs. Tonya Marie Andrews, dismissal, (domestic) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Dylan Lee Boyd, sentencing, (criminal) 3 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Nathan Dwayne Morris, motion, (criminal) 3:15 p.m.

City of Columbus Court Docket

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, February 28 at 4 p.m. Wendy M. Cantrell, 36, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on two charges of theft and criminal use of a financial card. Timothy S.

Tips for the 2022 tax season

Julie Smith

Friday, February 25, 2022

It’s officially tax season! The IRS began accepting 2021 Tax Returns on January 24th so we are officially one month into the tax season. For most taxpayers, the deadline to submit your 2021 return or file for an extension is Monday, April 18th, 2022.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

Logan McKenzie Dickinson, 25, was arrested Friday by Kansas Highway Patrol on charges of distribute marijuana; 450 grams -less than 30 kilograms and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released.

Fundraiser postponed

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

Due to weather, the Mercy Auxiliary pulled pork fundraiser planned for today (Friday) has been postponed until Wednesday, March 9. Mark your calendars with the new date.

Bulb flowers signal that spring is approaching

Jesse Gilmore

Friday, February 25, 2022

It’s about time for spring bulbs to begin showing their foliage and flowers, which is a good natural signal of the changing of seasons. Bulbs, like trees and shrubs, should be planted in the fall for root growth to be stimulated by warmer soil temperatures.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

Thomas Allen Gooch, 45, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and is being held in lieu of $345 bail.

CALENDAR

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

Friday, February 25 •Chamber of Commerce Columbus Day committee meets at noon. Saturday, February 26 •Pancake “breakfast” at Neutral Methodist Church 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, February 27 Cub/Boy Scouts meet 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Columbus.

A water leak

News Staff

Friday, February 25, 2022

A water leak on 66th Terrace in Riverton near the water tower led to an impromptu ice sculpture during the recent arctic blast that passed through the area. Courtesy photo.

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