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Columbus FD responds to Jayhawk Chemical

Columbus firefighters were dispatched to the Jayhawk Fine Chemical plant to a structure fire at 6:55 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival company officials told the firefighters to stay out, the company firefighters would handle the situation.

Former Quapaw Tribe officials are indicted

Criminal complaints were filed Friday in the Quapaw Tribal Court, Miami against former longtime Chairman John L. Berrey, former Secretary-Treasurer Smiley -Reeves and as many as seven other tribal officials. Berrey was voted out of office in July and now faces 11 criminal counts.

Columbus storm siren time reset

The city of Columbus will now be testing our storm sirens on the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. weather permitting instead of first Mondays.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently sponsored an evening of faith and fellowship. There was even an opportunity to do some fishing in Shira’s Pond. Students from Columbus, Baxter Springs and Riverton youth groups attended the event.

No winner in Prizeweek Puzzle game

The Prizeweek Puzzle continues to baffle players as another week has expired without a grand prize winner. This week’s consolation prize to Scammon resident, Debbie Norris, was drawn from among five contestants missing three of the preferred answers.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Carrie Ann Thomasson, 22, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and was released on $1,000 bail.

What does being a Chamber member mean?

Being a chamber member, what does it mean? Being a Chamber member means getting and staying involved, when possible. It means speaking your mind on important issues that affect your business and all businesses.