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The Columbus branch of Farmers Coop is currently underway in a construction project south of the city. The project is estimated to finish by the end of March or early April and will cost around $3.7 million. A massive, black UAN fertilizer tank with a two million gallon capacity is just one of the new installations at the site. Photo by Jacob Spencer

The Columbus branch of Farmers Coop is currently underway in a construction project south of the city. The project is estimated to finish by the end of March or early April and will cost around $3.7 million. A massive, black UAN fertilizer tank with a two million gallon capacity is just one of the new installations at the site. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Coop expansion underway

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Seeing the fruits of their labor beginning to bloom, the Columbusbased Farmer’s Cooperative Association is just two months shy from operating in their new $3.7 million facility from their location south of town.

Local rural businesses get grants

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer today announced the Department is investing $2.77 million in grant funding to help rural businesses in 12 Kansas communities.

COVID-19 peaks, numbers decline

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Sweeping shifts to the COVID-19 landscape were recently reported by the Cherokee County Health Department Administrator Betha Elliott during the February 7 County Commissioners meeting. “It’s looking better,” Elliott said. “We’re having a calm after the storm, so to speak.

Cement disc golf pads discussed by council

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Tossing around ideas of installing concrete pads in the city’s disc golf course, members of Columbus City Council debated the pros and cons that would come with the changes. “My recommendation is that we do install them,” Property and Parks Director Randy Coble said.
Just prior to 9 a.m.

Just prior to 9 a.m.

Just prior to 9 a.m.

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Just prior to 9 a.m. Wednesday, law enforcement with Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and Columbus Police Department, served a warrant at 314 South Railroad Street. As a result of their search, 34-year-old Callie Lorraine Smith was arrested at the scene.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Johnathan Shanolin White, 40, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while revoked, vehicle liability insurance required and contempt of court; indirectbond revocation and is being held in lieu of $1,078.50 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Thursday, February 10 2:30 p.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Matthew Alton Bean vs. Destiny Dawn Bean, final hearing, (domestic) Friday, February 11 9 a.m. – UHG I LLC vs.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Roy Thomas Charles Dunbar, 41, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
Shining Star Awards were presented to Girl Scouts Sookie Manar from Baxter Springs and Anna Head from Columbus. The Girl Scout Shining Star Award is a Service Unit award who have assisted a troop or Service Unit. Both girls received their certificates at a recent troop bowling event. Courtesy photo.

Shining Star Awards were presented to Girl Scouts Sookie Manar from Baxter Springs and Anna Head from Columbus. The Girl Scout Shining Star Award is a Service Unit award who have assisted a troop or Service Unit. Both girls received their certificates at a recent troop bowling event. Courtesy photo.

Local Girl Scouts are shining stars

News Staff
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Girl Scout Shining Star Award is a Service Unit award who have assisted a troop or Service Unit. Two local girls have achieved this honor. Sookie Manar, is sixth grade student in Baxter Springs and has been in Girl Scouts since her kindergarten year.
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