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First toy wagons used to haul newspapers

First toy wagons used to haul newspapers

First toy wagons used to haul newspapers

News Staff
Monday, November 1, 2021
Toy wagons, those that are large enough to give rides to children or to haul packages of newspapers for a newsboy, were first made in the 1880s in the United States. Most were made of wood that was painted red. Newspapers were sold to newsboys by the bundle.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, November 1, 2021
Donald Weseley Tunnel, 29, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required and unlawful registration and is being held in lieu of $3,000 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, November 1, 2021
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, November 2 9:30 a.m. – Discover Bank vs. Kandra E. Dunn, hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m. – City of Galena vs. Christopher H. Jones, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m. – UHG I LLC vs. Stephen Uber, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, November 1, 2021
Tanner Evan Cox, 21, was arrested Friday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of possession of marijuana and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and was released on $851 bail.
It takes the whole community to take care of community kids. Dream Big Little Ones received brand new toddler beds from members in the group. Cherokee County Sheriff, David Groves didn’t hesitate when asked if they could assist us with assembling the beds. “This was a huge blessing and we are so appreciative of Dave and the two gentlemen who assembled the beds for us. Now when these beds go to their kids, they will be ready to just hop in,” said Tess Watson, sponsor.

It takes the whole community to take care of community kids. Dream Big Little Ones received brand new toddler beds from members in the group. Cherokee County Sheriff, David Groves didn’t hesitate when asked if they could assist us with assembling the beds. “This was a huge blessing and we are so appreciative of Dave and the two gentlemen who assembled the beds for us. Now when these beds go to their kids, they will be ready to just hop in,” said Tess Watson, sponsor.

Council discusses brush pile location

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, November 1, 2021
With the changing of seasons from summer to fall, home maintenance issues tend to get swapped out, as well. Citizens trade mowing and weed-eating for picking up all of the fallen leaves, twigs and branches that their trees dispose of in the cooler weather.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, November 1, 2021
Monday, November 1 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. This is an in person meeting only. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m.
Getting ready for a spooky evening, members of the Columbus USD493 band signed up participants for the first Zombie 5K in Columbus. Along with race winners, prizes were awarded for best costume. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Getting ready for a spooky evening, members of the Columbus USD493 band signed up participants for the first Zombie 5K in Columbus. Along with race winners, prizes were awarded for best costume. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Cemetery may receive columbarium

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, November 1, 2021
The public is likely to receive a new way of honoring their deceased loved ones soon. As part of last week’s City Council work session, the members discussed purchasing a columbarium for Columbus Cemetery.
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