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City of Columbus Court News

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, June 14 at 4 p.m. Kristina Ann Andrews, 35, Columbus, was rescheduled for trial July 12 on a charge of animal running at large.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Two Columbus residents were injured in an accident at approximately 4:55 p.m. Tuesday on Missouri Highway 43 approximately two miles north of Joplin, Mo. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 17 year old male juvenile from Oronogo, Mo., A 1995 Dodge Dakota driven by Shannon L.
Children at the Johnston Public Library Tales and Tails program had a visit with musician Aaron Fowler and his service dogs Bella and Choco. Photo by Dee Riley.

Children at the Johnston Public Library Tales and Tails program had a visit with musician Aaron Fowler and his service dogs Bella and Choco. Photo by Dee Riley.

Singer, author performs at JPL

Dee Riley Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2021
Children in attendance at the Johnston Public Library Tales and Tails program had a visit with Aaron Fowler, Bella and Choco. Fowler is an artist, musician and educator. Bella and Choco are his therapy dogs. The children were able to pet the dogs and learn about how they help people.
Wilson County Senior 4H member Ellen Meseraull placed first in the Wildcat District Favorite Foods Show. Her theme was babysitting and her food was angel food cake. Courtesy photo.

Wilson County Senior 4H member Ellen Meseraull placed first in the Wildcat District Favorite Foods Show. Her theme was babysitting and her food was angel food cake. Courtesy photo.

Wildcat District 4H holds food show

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Seven 4-H members from across the Wildcat District participated in the Favorite Foods Show Monday, June 7. The Favorite Foods show is designed to teach members menu planning, nutrition and how to set a table. Members decide on a menu and theme. They then prepare their “favorite” food from the menu.
Kathi Lunday with the Pittsburg Quilts of Valor program recently presented Vietnam Veteran Wayne Cook with a quilt in honor of his military service. Photo by Dee Riley.

Kathi Lunday with the Pittsburg Quilts of Valor program recently presented Vietnam Veteran Wayne Cook with a quilt in honor of his military service. Photo by Dee Riley.

Cook receives Quilt of Valor

Dee Riley Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2021
A Quilt of Valor was presented to Wayne Cook of Baxter Springs June 8, Kathi Lunday with the local QOV group presented the quilt at the June American Legion meeting. First Lieutenant Cook, Army Infantry, served in Vietnam.

Local farmer donates to USD247

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Local farmer Jeanna Jones recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Southeast High School Yearbook and Photography Department.

Cherokee County Commissions meeting minutes June 7, 2021

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Monday, June 7, 2021 Chairman Moates called to order the regular session of the Cherokee County Commissioners in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas. Commissioner Johnson opened with Prayer to Father God the Creator.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

June is Alzheimer’s, brain awareness month

Tara Solomon-smith
Friday, June 18, 2021
The brain is a powerful organ. Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or a form of dementia. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — an opportunity to join the Alzheimer’s Association in a conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Mass shooting kills nine in Charleston, South Carolina

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Thursday, June 17 The 168th day of the year 197 days left Today in history On the evening of June 17, 2015, a mass shooter took the lives of nine African American people at a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
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