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Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt

Attorney General will speak at FB meeting

The public is invited to hear the Kansas Attorney General Derek Schimdt speak at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau annual business meeting Monday, September 27 at 7 p.m. in the Columbus Unified High School Auditorium.

C of C works to make your efforts productive

Limited time for involvement is a problem shared by most businesspeople. Your business and your job are most important on the priority list, as they should be. That’s why we try to make the time you spend on Chamber projects and functions productive and a good investment of your time and effort.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Tuesday, September 21 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Cole David Eden, jury trial, (criminal) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, September 21 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Ethan Rex Burns, scheduling conference, (traffic) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Eric A. Baughman, 40, was arrested Sunday by another jurisdiction on charges of possession of certain stimulants with one prior conviction, interference with Law Enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $8,000 bail.

Overwhelmed by debt? Powerpay can help

In the field of financial resource management, I’m often asked “how much is too much debt?” We refer to this field often as “Personal Finance” because, truly, everyone’s financial story is different and personal to them and to their situation.

Jim Bowie kills man with famous knife

Sunday, September 19 The 262nd day of the year 103 days left Today in history After a duel turns into an all-out brawl on September 19, 1827, Jim Bowie disembowels a banker in Alexandria, Louisiana, with an early version of his famous Bowie knife.

CALENDAR

Monday, September 20 •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. •Lady Titan golf at Chanute 10 a.m.
Milt Alexander is Weir parade grand marshal

Milt Alexander is Weir parade grand marshal

Milt Alexander is Weir parade grand marshal

Announcing the selection of the Annual Homecoming Queen is the highlight of activities on Friday evening during the Weir Homecoming. This year Lillie Rahe was crowned the 2021 queen after her campaign raised $4,215 for the Weir Civic Club. The runner-up, Sophia Tavanero, raised $3,580.

Casino revenue over $3 million in August

The amount received by Cherokee County from Kansas Crossing Casino, for August 2021 is $32,449.58. The county’s one-percent share of the gaming gross at the Pittsburg Casino. The casino reported $3,244,958 in revenue for August an increase of $811,808 over August 2020.