Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Johnny W. Mallatt and Suzanne T. Mallatt, Galena, conveyed a deed to the property located at 9473 Southeast 80th Terrace, Baxter Springs, to Matthew C. Campbell and Christine L. Campbell, Spring Hills. The deed was recorded December 17, 2021. James T.

Area Accident Report

A two-vehicle accident occurred January 5 at approximately 1 p.m. A 2009 Ford Focus driven by Brenda G. McGuirk, 52, Columbus, was traveling north on East Avenue and stopped at the intersection at East Sycamore. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Lyman W.

Stay strong, stay healthy program for older adults to be held in Girard

An eight-week class for older adults is slated to begin Monday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m. The class will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11a.m. at the Girard Extension Office located at 120 E Buffalo.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Robert J. Fleming Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. James D. Hignite, jury trial, (criminal) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, Janu.11, 2022 10 a.m. – Synchrony Bank vs. Daphene Webster, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Lisa Kay Wilson, 39, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of failure to appear, disorderly conduct, and traffic contraband in correctional or care facility; item on grounds and is being held in lieu of $13,590 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Nathaniel Eli Steele, 24, was arrested Friday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude; reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, possession of marijuana and traffic contraband in a correctional or care facility and is being held...

Democrats to host US Senate candidate

A special guest speaker will be at the Cherokee County Democratic Party monthly meeting January 13. This month’s meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Galena City Hall. Guest speaker will be Reverend Mark Holland, candidate for United States Senate.

Columbus City Council December 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The City Council of Columbus, met December 20, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Stephanie Farstvedt, Nate Long, Tom Pryor. Council members absent: None.

Sesquicentennial farm applications now open

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is continuing in 2022 its recognition of “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with KFB’s annual “Century Farm” program. The Century Farm program honors farms with ownership of at least 80 acres within the same family for 100 years or more.