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News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Wednesday, December 29 •Last day to process motor vehicle and driver’s license transactions. •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.
Renaming Discovery Park discussed

Renaming Discovery Park discussed

Renaming Discovery Park discussed

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
A name change for Discovery Park was discussed as part of Monday night’s Columbus City Council meeting. “Discovery Park is where the new splash pad is (located),” Mayor Grant Spieth said. “We’re talking about renaming because of several donations we have from several people.
Sheriff’s holiday gift warning

Sheriff’s holiday gift warning

Sheriff’s holiday gift warning

News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
As the Celebration of Christmas comes to an end, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves reminds residents of some quick, easy, yet effective tips to help safeguard recently received gifts.
Suspected burglars caught in the act

Suspected burglars caught in the act

Suspected burglars caught in the act

News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Suspicious lights outside a building south of Columbus caught the attention of a Cherokee County Deputy early Tuesday morning. Two suspected thieves are in custody after being discovered while allegedly burglarizing the building. At approximately 2:30 a.m.

Galena Police LOG

News Staff
Monday, December 27, 2021
Galena Police officers were dispatched to 505 W. 7t to investigate a report of disorderly conduct; fighting and assault. Offense occurred October 20. Galena Police officers were dispatched to 215 E.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, December 27, 2021
District Court Judge Robert J. Fleming Tuesday, December 28 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Brian Michael Waterman, sentencing, (criminal) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, December 28 10 a.m. – City of Columbus vs. Jennifer Alvarez, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, December 27, 2021
William Lee Patton, 20, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possession of certain hallucinogenics with one prior conviction, distribute certain illegal drugs, criminal use of weapons, liquor purchase by minor and possess firearm under the influence and was...

Managing goats in late gestation

Adaven Scronce
Monday, December 27, 2021
As a child during the month of December, I would anxiously await Christmas, excited to see what presents I would find under the tree Christmas morning. Now, I get just as excited for kidding season and I would guess that many producers feel the same way.
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