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Most stressful time for calves is weaning time

Wendie Powell
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Weaning is stressful for calves, cows and people and very likely the most stressful time in a calf’s life. We know the calf will have all it needs to survive and thrive, but the calf doesn’t know that yet. Just as with humans, less stress leads to more thriftiness and reduced illness.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Friday, September 17 •Weir Homecoming-Free Chili and Bean feed at Weir City Park at 5 p.m. Royalty coronation 6:30 on Main Street. •Titan Football at Girard 7 p.m. Saturday, September 18 •Weir Homecomingevents throughout the day. Parade begins at 11 a.m.

Barricaded man surrenders without incident

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
At approximately 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, troopers with Kansas Highway Patrol Troop H out of Chanute, spotted a vehicle make a traffic violation in the area of Stippeville. Troopers attempted to initiate a car stop and the vehicle fled.

Shots fired during altercation in county

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
An altercation over money and equipment resulted in gunfire and a knife allegedly being brandished Wednesday evening. Just after 8 p.m., Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a home outside of Baxter Springs following a potentially deadly disturbance.
The Cherokee County Economic Development Commission recognized four local businesses for the contributions to the county and it’s growth and development. The awards included Sally Davis, Davis Real Estate, Larry Hiatt, Columbus News-Report, Jerry Derfelt, Derfelt Funeral Homes and Dr. Kayla Riggs of Riggs Chiropractic.

The Cherokee County Economic Development Commission recognized four local businesses for the contributions to the county and it’s growth and development. The awards included Sally Davis, Davis Real Estate, Larry Hiatt, Columbus News-Report, Jerry Derfelt, Derfelt Funeral Homes and Dr. Kayla Riggs of Riggs Chiropractic.

Businesses receive Econ Dev Awards

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Local businesses were recognized for their contributions to the county by the Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation during its Annual Recognition Breakfast September 15 at the Little Brick Inn in Baxter Springs.
The Weir Homecoming

The Weir Homecoming

The Weir Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Weir Homecoming will be held this weekend beginning Friday evening and continuing all day Saturday. This picture was a view when the city was thriving. In the year 1900 the city had over 3,000 residents.

City of Columbus Court News

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, September 13 at 4 p.m. Jason R. Bitner, 39, Carl Junction, Mo., is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of illegal registration. Cameron Blansett, 24, Bentonville, Ark.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
William C. Spencer, Pittsburg, conveyed a deed to the property located at 7207 Southeast 68th Street to Riley Edmondson, Pittsburg. The deed was recorded August 20, 2021. The Kennedy Irrevocable Trust conveyed a deed to the property located at 1900 E.
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