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Farm to Families food distribution planned

The Farmers to Families program offering food boxes to Cherokee County residents last month was so successfully handled by local volunteers the sponsors are sending another truck load to the county. Last month, all the foodstuffs were distributed in the matter of an hour.
Sheriff’s Department employees get recognition

Sheriff’s Department employees get recognition

Sheriff’s Department employees get recognition

Three members of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently received a National Certificate of Recognition for their exceptional public safety efforts in sex offender management.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Rock Solid Family Properties, LLC., Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 409 S. Minnesota Ave., Columbus to Allison Wilkins, Columbus. The deed was recorded April 23, 2021. Evelyn J. Buckner, Joplin, Mo.

Labette County Jail Report

Derrick John Cassell, 24, was admitted to the Labette County Law Enforcement Center Friday by Chetopa Police officers to serve 48 hours.

Spring crops ‘Field Day’May 19

Come take a walk through the wheat with us. On May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon, K-State Research and Extension will host Spring Crops Field Day at the Southeast Research and Extension Center at 25092 Ness Rd., in Parsons.

CCLIA enrollment now open

The Cherokee County Livestock Improvement Association has open enrollment for memberships for the 2021 year. CCLIA is a group of local people, some who are part of the livestock industry and some who are just interested in Livestock and families of 4-Hers and FFA students.

Financial health check a must

As we grow older, we know it’s important to visit our doctor yearly for blood work and preventative screenings. From physical to mental health, it is vital to catch things and arrange treatment before it’s too late…and the same goes for financial health. What exactly is a financial checkup?

US forces kill terrorist Osama bin Laden during raid

Sunday, May 2 The 122nd day of the year 243 days left Today in history On May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, is killed by U.S. forces during a raid on his compound hideout in Pakistan.

CALENDAR

Monday, May 3 •Special USD493 Board of Education meeting 7 a.m. in the Board Office. •Special USD493 Board of Education meeting 7 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Topic will be the bond issue. •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m.