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County asked to return recycle bin

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Seeking return of the recycling trailer to the Columbus city recycling site, Toni Speath asked the County Commissioners when people could expect the trailer to return. The trailer had been removed to make repairs to the tops of the bins.

City Council ignores abatement request

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
A request to amend the industrial revenue bonds passed for the construction of the new activity and child care center was ignored by the Columbus City Council Monday night Ṫhe council had been aware that the owners of the Red Iron Activity Center and the Virginia Crossland Childhood Center...
Following several years of requesting

Following several years of requesting

Following several years

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Following several years of requesting the state to approve the repair of the bridge on Wyandotte Road southeast of Columbus County Road Supervisor Cody Zook has moved the request to the top of the list. The bridge is in bad condition both above and below the roadway.
Luke Henke (right), Columbus High School teacher has been awarded the Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year award at Labette Community College. The award was presented by LCC President Mark Watkins.

Luke Henke (right), Columbus High School teacher has been awarded the Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year award at Labette Community College. The award was presented by LCC President Mark Watkins.

CUHS instructor receives LCC Adjunct Faculty of Year award

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The 2021 Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year Award Recipient at Labette Community College went to a Columbus High School Math instructor. The recipient this year, Luke Henke has been an adjunct instructor in the mathematics department since 2010.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Madalynne Kristine Hill, 26, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear, possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and theft of property or services; value $1,000 to $25,000...

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
District Court Thursday, August 19 1 p.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Kayla Rabago vs Dane Martin Rabago, final hearing Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Thursday, August 19 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Samantha Jo Heine, scheduling conference, (criminal) 10 a.m.
Titan of the Week

Titan of the Week

TITAN OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Titan Senior, Osmosis Jones received the American Legion Award and Scholarship from Jeff Bennett in the amount of $150 during the Annual Senior Awards Assembly at the Columbus High School Gymnasium, May 14.
Results announced in Cherokee County 4-H meat goat classes

Results announced in Cherokee County 4-H meat goat classes

Results announced in Cherokee County 4-H meat goat classes

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
During the Meat Goat show held at the Cherokee County Fair, Mya Hamilton, Shamrock, was named Grand Champion in Senior Fitting and Showing. Hamilton was also awarded Grand Champion carcass. Joshua Brown, Glittering Stones, was Reserve Champion in Senior Fitting and Showing. Photo by Amber Helwig.
A joint birthday party

A joint birthday party

A joint birthday party

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
A joint birthday party was held by the Columbus Unified High School class of 1969 at the Legion fair grounds. Class members celebrated being 70 years young. Those attending inlcuded front row left to right: Kerry McKinzie, Anita Robinson Davolt and Brenda Hall Ayers.

Local students graduate from WSU

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Nearly 2,175 degrees and certificates were awarded to more than 2,000 students at Wichita State University in spring 2021. There were 1,521 students who earned their undergraduate degree and 652 who earned their graduate degree. Students from Cherokee County earning their degrees included Jaylyn B.
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