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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Rebecca Ann Murray, 61, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail. Alexandria Renee Kloer, 24, was arrested Sunday by Weir Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and is being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Covid curbside testing changes

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas will consolidate curbside testing for Coronavirus beginning January 12. There will remain one curbside testing location in each county served by CHC/SEK.
Mercy Auxiliary plans pulled pork fundraiser

Mercy Auxiliary plans pulled pork fundraiser

Mercy Auxiliary plans pulled pork fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Discussion on the pulled pork dinner was one of the main topics at the December 14 Columbus Hospital Auxiliary meeting. The dinner will be January 27. President Janie Jarrett is ordering the items from Apple Market and the hospital. The drawing for the Visa card will be after the pulled pork dinner.
Gabe Shelton was first up to throw during the Run for the Roses. It takes power, determination and technique to throw a disc accurately. Photo by Dee Riley.

Gabe Shelton was first up to throw during the Run for the Roses. It takes power, determination and technique to throw a disc accurately. Photo by Dee Riley.

Disc golf tournament raises funds for family of fallen firefighter

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Discs were flying Saturday, January 8 at the Frisbee’s and Firefighter’s Fundraiser for Lieutenant Malachi Brown. Nearly 60-disc golf enthusiasts turned out for the event, hosted by the Baxter Disc Golf Club and held at the recently installed course at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs. Lt.
Military code breaking features in book

Military code breaking features in book

Military code breaking features in book

Love To Read By Lorna Stover
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
December was such a busy month that I didn’t realize I hadn’t written this column until I was preparing my journal for 2022. I even called my Indiana niece to see if she had a December issue in her files since I email it to her. There was none.

Titans wrestle at Augusta Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Titan Wrestling took seven wrestlers to the always tough, Augusta Invitational, Saturday. Senior, Trent Smith and freshman, Korbyn Newberry both took third in their respective weight classes. The Titans were tenth in the field of 14 teams with 71.5 points.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Wednesday, January 12 •Columbus Chamber of Commerce meets at noon. Please call Chamber office 429-1492 if attending so luncheon can be ordered. •Southeast Kansas Interlocal 637 meets at their offices at 400 North Pine in Pittsburg. •Heart of the Heartlands meeting 6 p.m. at the Carona Depot.
A Frisbee’s and Firefighter’s Fundraiser for Malachi Brown was held January 8 at the recently installed disc golf course at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs. Brown was a Baxter Springs Firefighter who died from injuries received in a structure fire. Baxter Springs Disc Golf Club president Charles Rector presented a check for $2,685 to Jessica Brown. Disc golfers traveled from as far as Kansas City, Mo., to participate in the tournament. Photo by Dee Riley.

A Frisbee’s and Firefighter’s Fundraiser for Malachi Brown was held January 8 at the recently installed disc golf course at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs. Brown was a Baxter Springs Firefighter who died from injuries received in a structure fire. Baxter Springs Disc Golf Club president Charles Rector presented a check for $2,685 to Jessica Brown. Disc golfers traveled from as far as Kansas City, Mo., to participate in the tournament. Photo by Dee Riley.

Scammon may get new water tower

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Construction of a new water tower, to be located in Scammon, was discussed wih Cherokee County Rural Water District 4 Office Manager Laura Atkinson’s meeting with the Cherokee County Commissioners on Monday.
Fred Keys

Fred Keys

Four added to Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Four new members will be inducted into the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame during the Chamber of Commerce dinner Wednesday, January 26 at the State Theatre Event Center in Columbus. Among those being inducted are Fred Keys, Shannon Rhinehart Neill, L. Dee Murdock and Bennie “Joel” Edmondson.

Polycarts create trash problem

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The implementation of the Columbus Poly-Carts program was discussed as part of the city’s work session on Monday night, January 10. “I don’t know where this falls,” said Ward 4 Council Member Sammye Opela. “I have a concern.
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