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Vaccines continue despite temps

Vaccines continue despite temps

Vaccines continue despite temps

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Despite temperatures in the teens, the Cherokee County Health Department held another drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

Be prepared for winter weather

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
With our region experiencing several days of ice and frigid temps and even more brutal cold with potential snow forecasted for the coming days, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves encourages residents to stay warm and safe during this cold snap.

County tax bill in house

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
The Kansas house taxation committee will hear the Senate Bill 21 as presented by Cherokee County Commissioners at 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Crossing revenue improves

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Revenue at the Pittsburg Kansas Crossing Casino continues to rebuild after the state closed all casinos last summer. January gaming income was reported to the Cherokee County Clerk as $2,881,221 a decrease of $59,318 from the 2020 revenue of $2,940,539. Cherokee County received $28,881.
Two of the service flags

Two of the service flags

Two of the service flags

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Two of the service flags were bent over at the base, either by wind or vandals. Charles and Margaret McColm were at the courthouse recently replacing the poles and the banners.

City of Columbus Court News

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, February 8 at 4 p.m. Cyrus A. Balkom, 21, Columbus, was rescheduled for review on charges of battery. Brice Leroy Barrett, 19, Altus, Okla.
Price for stuffed animals determined by type, size

Price for stuffed animals determined by type, size

Price for stuffed animals determined by type, size

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Q. I have a stuffed raccoon and two stuffed birds. One is an owl and the other looks like a hawk. Is there a market for these? What kinds of prices would they bring? A. Taxidermy (stuffed animals) done by professionals sells at auctions and taxidermy stores.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Jason Duane Finey, 39; Ricardo Magana Viveros, 27; Derek Chase McAlister, 30; Clifton Wayne Parks, 49 and Anthony Curtis Waller, 35 were admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center on a jail bed contract with Sedgwick County.
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