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City of Columbus Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 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.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
Bryant Vincent McQuarie, 31, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property and interference with Law Enforcement officer; obstruct, resist or oppose and is being held in lieu of $728.50 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
Gary Wayne La-Turner, 58, was arrested Saturday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
BS Fire Auxiliary still active

BS Fire Auxiliary still active

BS Fire Auxiliary still active

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
The brave acts of the firefighters in New York City on September 11, 2001, has brought attention to the brave acts of their brothers across the nation and around the world. In Baxter Springs, the Fire Department Auxiliary memorializes the 9-1-1 tragedy with a fundraiser for the local department.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
No grand prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest last week as the puzzle continues to baffle the players. Cindy Zahm was the closest to winning the big prize as she missed three for the consolation prize.
Columbus fall clean up begins today

Columbus fall clean up begins today

Columbus fall clean up begins today

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
Columbus Fall Cleanup begins in Ward 1 today and tomorrow, (September 13, 14) and will continue to Ward two on Wednesday and Thursday, Ward three on Friday and Monday (September 20). Ward 4 pick-up will be on Tuesday and Wednesday (September 21, 22) and Ward 5 Thursday and Friday.

Weir Homecoming weekend planned

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
The 86th annual Weir Homecoming will kick-off with the famous free bean and chili feed beginning at 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Weir Civic Club and will offer events continually from the bean feed through a Saturday night street dance featuring the live band “Copperhead.

Baxter Co-op lot covered with goo

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
A spill of over 2,000 gallons of cattle feed manufactured a the Farmers Coop plant in Baxter Springs early Sunday morning. The 3,000-gallon tank contained cattle feed somewhat the consistency of molasses.

Nominees needed for Educator H of F

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
Did you, your children or grandchildren go to school in Columbus? Did you have a favorite employee who made an impact on your life in the field of education and/or in their communities and whose work and accomplishments need to be recognized?
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