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Columbus Unified High School

News Staff

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Columbus Unified High School students Aubree Saporito and Anna Coberley helped sort and box groceries for the Thanksgiving food baskets Monday morning. The baskets were distributed to those in need Tuesday afternoon.

Baxter Springs High School

News Staff

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Baxter Springs High School held a food drive in November to help supply the Grace and Gratitude Food Pantry with enough goods to serve families over the holiday breaks.

County offices in rift over Galena tax bills

News Staff

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

A last minute change in the City of Galena budget submitted to the County Clerk has caused a minor rift between the County Clerk’s office and the County Treasurer’s office. However, they are both anxious to put the matter behind them.

Chamber offers holiday rebate

News Staff

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Do your shopping in Columbus and get a Christmas gift from the Columbus Chamber. Special one-day holiday rebate sponsored by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will offer $10 rebates if you spend $50 at Columbus Chamber members on Wednesday, December 1.

Park students Trike-A-Thon for St. Jude’s

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

What makes having a good time for a great cause even better? When it involves and benefits children. Students at Park Elementary School in Columbus just had a day of fun earlier this month resulting in collecting over $7,648 in donations for St.

Cherokee County Commission meeting minutes October 25

News Staff

Monday, November 22, 2021

At 9 a.m. October 25, 2021, Chairman Moates called to order the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Preventing unwanted house guests looking for a winter home

Adaven Scronce

Monday, November 22, 2021

The weather has gotten cooler and many types of wildlife are preparing for winter. While we may have been enjoying the leaves changing colors and preparing for the upcoming holidays, wildlife has had other priorities.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff

Monday, November 22, 2021

Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, November 23 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Crystal Dawn Barley, dismissal, (criminal) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Carl E. Combs, dismissal, (criminal) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Gregery Alan Renfro, dismissal, (criminal) 9 a.m.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff

Monday, November 22, 2021

Kieth Edward Dean, 45, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of possession of controlled substance, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body, traffic contraband in correctional institution or care facility, driving while suspended and vehicle liability...

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff

Monday, November 22, 2021

Drew Denton Edmandson, 21, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of transporting an open container and driving under the influence and was released on $2,000 bail.

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