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Former grocery store building sold

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The property, formerly the site of a grocery store, between Kansas Avenue and Indiana Street adjacent to Walnut Street, has been purchased by Iron Horse Development LLC, with plans to build a new building a new 10,500 square foot retail building on the site.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
Tabitha Arlene Hiben, 35, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct and is being held in lieu of $278.50 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Wednesday, May 26 9:30 a.m.-State of Kansas vs. Grant O. Bryant, status conference (criminal) 9:30 a.m.-State of Kansas vs. Hunter William Gaylon Hayes-Bebee, status conference (criminal) 9:30 a.m.-State of Kansas vs. James L. Bilke, Jr.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
James Edward McDonald, 33, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and was released on $1,000 bail.
Notorious Barrows gang shot to death in Louisiana

Notorious Barrows gang shot to death in Louisiana

Notorious Barrows gang shot to death in Louisiana

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
Sunday, May 23 The 143rd day of the year 222 days left Today in history On May 23, 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police while driving a stolen car near Sailes, Louisiana.
Visitors will be able to rest on the new benches at the Farmer’s Market lot. The benches are made of recycled material.

Visitors will be able to rest on the new benches at the Farmer’s Market lot. The benches are made of recycled material.

Farmers market debuts

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
The opening of the Columbus Farmers Market on Thursday evening brought many new vendors and even more new shoppers. New benches, made of recycled material were purchased this year for the market. A new sign was installed calling attention to the Farmers Market.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
No grand prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle as the puzzle writer continues to baffle those attempting to get the perfect entry. This week Gayle Hanson won the consolation prize with four answers different than the preferred answers.

County unemployment drops below 3-percent

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
Unemployment in Cherokee County has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels as the April State reports indicate only 293 people are unemployed in the county. The state report shows a total of 9,941 total workforce with 9,648 employed. The county had a 2.9 percent unemployment rate in April down from 3.

Free drive-by lunch program opens today

News Staff
Monday, May 24, 2021
A free lunch program for adults and children will begin today (Monday)at the St. Rose Parish Hall at the corner of Walnut and Kansas. Serving will begin at 10:45 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. at the Walnut Street (north) door.
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