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City of Columbus Court News

The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, May 10 at 4 p.m. Kristina Ann Andrews, 35, Columbus, pleaded not guilty charges of running at large and was set for trial June 14. Shaeley L.

County Commissioners meeting minutes April 26

Chairman Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission to order at 9 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Softball fundraiser Friday night

Movie Night at the Ballpark, a fundraising event for the Columbus Softball Association, will be held this Friday night, May 14, at the Columbus ballpark. The movie showing will be at the large softball field where the gate will open at 8:00 p.m. with the movie starting at dark.
Columbus TAMKO Plant Manager Greg Powell recently presented a check for $1,000 to Columbus Fire Department in recognition of International Fire Fighter’s Day. The donation to four area departments is an expression of gratitude to fire fighters, many who are volunteers. Chief Steven Burton accepted the check for Columbus Fire. Joining him at the presentation were Steven Burton Sr. and Cody Burton. Courtesy photo.

Columbus TAMKO Plant Manager Greg Powell recently presented a check for $1,000 to Columbus Fire Department in recognition of International Fire Fighter’s Day. The donation to four area departments is an expression of gratitude to fire fighters, many who are volunteers. Chief Steven Burton accepted the check for Columbus Fire. Joining him at the presentation were Steven Burton Sr. and Cody Burton. Courtesy photo.

Columbus fire receives ‘thank you’ donation from TAMKO

TAMKO Building Products LLC gave a very public and much deserved ‘thank you’ to local firefighters in several of the communities where TAMKO operates.
Museum staff enjoys return of visitors

Museum staff enjoys return of visitors

Museum staff enjoys return of visitors

It is time to celebrate. We made it through April and did not have to put the closed sign back on the door. It is really great getting to have visitors once again. I will admit we all look like we are the masked bandits. This is just fine as I enjoy seeing the different masks.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jacob Allen Rowden, 27, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of unlawful registration, interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist, transporting an open container, vehicle liability insurance required and failure to yield at stop or yield sign and is...
B.F. Goodrich develops tubeless tire

B.F. Goodrich develops tubeless tire

B.F. Goodrich develops tubeless tire

Tuesday, May 11 The 131st day of the year 234 days left Today in history On May 11, 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company of Akron, Ohio, announces it has developed a tubeless tire, a technological innovation that would make automobiles safer and more efficient.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 12 •Boys Golf vs. Galena 8:30 a.m. •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m. at Van’s Steakhouse •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas. Pat Niggemann, leader.
CUHS alum speaks at baccalaureate

CUHS alum speaks at baccalaureate

CUHS alum speaks at baccalaureate

The Columbus High School baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening with Steven Burton, Class of 2004, as the speaker (at right). The CUHS Concert Choir (above) performed, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.

Bond issue is set by USD493 board

An application to file for permission to vote and issue school bonds in excess of Columbus USD 493’s debt limit was approved Monday night by the Board of Education.