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Cherokee County Jail Report

Bradley Paul Shoemaker, 26, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of rape; offender 18 or older, victim under age 14, abuse of a child; inhuman corporal punishment under age 18 and aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim; threat and is being held in lieu of...

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Thursday, February 17 11:30 a.m. – State of Kan 11:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Penelope Tamm Akard, arraignment, (criminal) (2) 11:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Penelope Tam Akard, arraignment, (criminal) 1 p.m. – Sarah May Burton, petitioner vs.

Area Accident Report

Emergency personnel responded to a one vehicle crash on Monday morning, east of Columbus. Around 9:04 a.m.

City of Columbus Court News

The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, February 14 at 4 p.m. Charles A.
Fresh baked bread gives provides distinct tastes

Fresh baked bread gives provides distinct tastes

Fresh baked bread gives provides distinct tastes

Nothing beats the smell of fresh baked bread, but what is it that gives different breads distinct tastes and smells? Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said many bread cookbooks use terms such as sponge and starter interchangeably. But, she said, they are not the same.
Advertising toys bring back special memories

Advertising toys bring back special memories

Advertising toys bring back special memories

Antique toys, especially those that move and make noise, are popular with both young and old, and many are very expensive. Advertising toys bring back special memories and are wanted by those who collect advertising and those who want toys.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2022 CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 16 •Fresh Conversations 1 p.m. at the Extension Office. •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon-1 p.m. at Van’s Steakhouse •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas. Pat Niggemann, leader.
A traffic light at the intersection of Kansas Ave and Maple Street

A traffic light at the intersection of Kansas Ave and Maple Street

A traffic light at the intersection of Kansas Ave and Maple Street

A traffic light at the intersection of Kansas Ave and Maple Street was damaged by a passing vehicle on February 14. Employees from CDL Electric Company responded and installed a new light. Jason Zwahlen fixes the device above the intersection. Photo by Jacob Spencer
Central Middle School seventh grade student Amory Neely

Central Middle School seventh grade student Amory Neely

Central Middle School seventh grade student Amory Neely

Central Middle School seventh grade student Amory Neely was the Overall Winner during the fifth annual Aspiring Minds Science Fair. Neely’s project was called “GMO Glow,” Photo by Jacob Spencer.