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October 31 trunk or treat in Columbus

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Calling monsters, clowns, superheroes and all other costumed characters. Columbus Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 31. Dress up in your most creative attire and join the fun on Pine Street on the Columbus Square. Event will begin at 4 p.m.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt spoke at the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Monday evening. He is the 44th Kansas Attorney General at his election in 2018 he received. More votes than any other candidate his office in Kansas history. The AG visited with Jack Getman after the meeting.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt spoke at the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Monday evening. He is the 44th Kansas Attorney General at his election in 2018 he received. More votes than any other candidate his office in Kansas history. The AG visited with Jack Getman after the meeting.

Attorney General speaks at Farm Bureau annual meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
With the State offices closed for the past year, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, was reduced to stand-up comedy for his speech Monday night at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

Detour changed

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The railroad crossing east of U.S. 400 east of K-7 highway at Cherokee will not be closed today as KDOT had originally released. The closure had originally been planned for last week but was postponed until Monday October 25-27.
Ronnie and Sharon Johnson received the sign signifying their selection as Farm Family of the year. The presentation was made by Cherokee County Farm Bureau President Jack Getman.

Ronnie and Sharon Johnson received the sign signifying their selection as Farm Family of the year. The presentation was made by Cherokee County Farm Bureau President Jack Getman.

FB Farm Family of the Year named

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The 2021 Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year, Ronnie and Sharon Johnson, were recognized at the organization’s annual meeting Monday night in the Columbus High School Auditorium. Ronnie Johnson began farming with his father in 1959 and started farming on his own in 1972.

Stolen vehicle recovered

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
A 2021 Chevrolet truck stolen from inside the Columbus city limits early September 25 has been recovered. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies located the vehicle Monday. It had been abandoned in the northeast part of Cherokee County.
Bob Abbott was recently presented a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service. He was accompanied by his wife Phyllis on the occasion.

Bob Abbott was recently presented a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service. He was accompanied by his wife Phyllis on the occasion.

Baxter Springs leader Bob Abbott dies

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Baxter Springs community lost a tireless worker on Thursday with the death of longtime funeral home operator, George Robert (Bob) Abbott. He was well known in the community for his involvement in local philanthropic activities and community service activities.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, September 27, 2021
District Court Tuesday, September 28 9 a.m. – Sean Hawk vs. Gary McCormick, jury trial, (civil) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, September 28 10 a.m. – Discover Bank vs. Heather Roberts, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m. – Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Gregory M.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Monday, September 27, 2021
A one-vehicle accident occurred September 26 at approximately 5:50 a.m. on Highway 160, four miles south of Liberal, Mo. A 2007 Jeep Liberty driven by a 17 year old female from Galena was traveling east. She traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a guardrail.
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