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Thursday, August 26, 2021
Friday, August 27 •Benefit pulled pork dinner to assist Jack and Carla Johnson. Drive by and delivery only 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 620-762-3139 after 8 a.m. for delivery. •CUHS Football Jamboree 7 p.m. at Titan Stadium. Saturday, August 28 •ARYA Rodeo 7 p.m. Columbus Saddle Club Arena.

City surveys to decide recycle

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
As the recycling program continues to be a point of discussion between the local government agencies. The City of Columbus is surveying their residents about recycling. They are seeking to know how important recycling is to the average taxpayer.

Econ-Dev award nominees told

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The nominees for the 2021 Recognition Awards by the Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation have been announced. The four awards have been presented annually since 2017 and allow the Economic Development Corporation to draw attention to some outstanding local businesses and organizations.

Council approves Thomas dog park

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
A 90-percent grant from the Ronald O. Thomas estate will fund a dog park located at 7th and Cherokee in Baxter Springs. The proposed park will cost $43,920.89 with the city paying $4,000 of the price.
Neosho County Commissioner Paul Westoff talks with Cherokee County Commissioner Cory Moates about the wind farms which have been seeking property in Cherokee County. The commissioners are expected to pass a resolution to establish a moratorium on wind farms.

Neosho County Commissioner Paul Westoff talks with Cherokee County Commissioner Cory Moates about the wind farms which have been seeking property in Cherokee County. The commissioners are expected to pass a resolution to establish a moratorium on wind farms.

County discuses wind farm project

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Wind farm builders have been attempting to lease property in Cherokee County offering ten year leases with continuous payments. The plan sounds really good to landowners as they can rent the air above their property and still use the land for crops or cattle.
Blaine Martin

Blaine Martin

Blaine Martin

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Blaine Martin came visiting with the Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club and became the center of attention.

Columbus Saddle Club Arena hosts weekend shodeo

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Akissa French makes her way around one of the barrels during the recent shodeo held at the Columbus Saddle Club Arena Saturday. Another shodeo is scheduled at the arena September 4 at 7 p.m. Young Hunter Perry gets a helping hand from his mom Libby Perry. Hunter was taking part in his first Shodeo.
Database downtime will delay marriage licenses

Database downtime will delay marriage licenses

Database downtime will delay marriage licenses

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Kansas courts are telling couples who need a marriage license in September to apply for them now. The usual advice courts give to couples is to allow two weeks from the time the application is filed for the license to be delivered.
FCC sesquicentennial celebration set Sunday

FCC sesquicentennial celebration set Sunday

FCC sesquicentennial celebration set Sunday

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, will be holding their 150-year, Sesquicentennial Celebration, Sunday, August 29, at the church on 128 West Elm. The celebration will be one service beginning at 10 a.m. featuring recollections and musical numbers from former ministers.
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