Internet service interrupted

Lightning struck the Optic Communications’ (Columbus Telephone Company) main router shutting down their internet system for about two hours. The event happened during the very early hours Saturday morning, according to David Soper, General Manager of the internet provider.

Baxter school board sets policies By Amber Helwig

Summer is officially in full swing but that doesn’t mean the Baxter Springs USD 508 School Board is taking a break. The board met June 14, at the district office to discuss the policy changes, school budgets, the COVID-19 re-entry plan and more district business.

County reports uptick in COVID-19 pandemic

“During the past two weeks, we saw an increase of 48 positive cases of COVID-19 in Cherokee County,” said Sheriff David Groves spokesperson for the County COVID-19 task force. “That compares to nine new positive cases during the two week period prior.

Accident in Parsons kills Columbus man

A Columbus man was killed in a two vehicle accident Sunday at approximately 4:51 p.m. A 2015 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Mara M.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

Without a grand prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest, former grand prize winner Gayle Hanson was the consolation prize winner this week. She missed two of the preferred answers in the most recent contest and has a $10 prize in Columbus Gift Certificates awaiting her.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Cherokee County Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, June 15 9:30 a.m. - In the matter of the Estate of Cole Younger, scheduling conference (probate) 9:45 a.m. – Bank of America NA vs. Pamela Gay Harper, scheduling conference (limited civil) 10 a.m. –Discover Bank vs. Jackie L.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Logan Jasper Baker, 20, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of purchase of liquor by a minor and pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.