C of C passes gavel at recent meeting

In the time of year for changes, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce saw some interesting and new developments take place. During their meeting recently, new officers were selected and a 2022 chamber retreat date were both discussed.

Community Christmas dinner set Saturday

It’s time for the annual Community Christmas Dinner. This year, the event will be held as a drive though at the 4-H Building in Columbus. The menu will consist of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, fruit salad and a dessert. Meal service will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Baxter Chamber Christmas parade sees over 60 entries

Over 60 entries were in this year’s Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. It lasted 45 minutes, which was much bigger than years past. This years Christmas Parade was extra special. The parade was full of entries from businesses, churches, organizations and individuals.

What is the purpose of the Chamber of Commerce?

What Is the Purpose of the Chamber of Commerce? According to the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, a chamber of commerce seeks to further the business interests of its community, while also advancing its community, state, region or nation.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Robert J. Fleming Tuesday, December 14 11 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Brian Michael Waterman, contempt, (criminal) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Kenneth Webber Jr. competency hearing, (criminal) Wednesday, December 15 9 a.m. – In the matter of the Marriage of Ryan Conder vs.

City of Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, December 13 at 4 p.m. Charles A. Baker, 31, Sand Springs, Okla.

Jars held loose tobacco

Many figural tobacco jars were made in the late 1800s and early 1900s, marked with just the letters “JM” or the letters and the printed word “Bohemia” or “Czechoslovakia.” The jars held loose pipe tobacco, but they were not humidors made to control humidity.

Labette County Jail Report

Jose Hernandez, 28, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driver’s license violation and was released Jeffery Phillip Lansaw, 52, was arrested Saturday on a warrant out of Cherokee County and was released.