Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request. Call the library at 620-4292086 to schedule computer appointments or to place items on hold.

Consider importance of food in family history

Genealogy CornerThanksgiving is now behind us. That is one holiday that is celebrated with food, more food and more food and, of course, leftovers.As you gather material for your life history story, don’t overlook the importance of food, how it was cooked and what type of stove was used.

Area Accident reports

A two-vehicle injury accident occurred December 10 at approximately 1:44 p.m. just south of 520th Street in Crawford County. A 2011 Toyota Prius driven by Frank Martin Merrifield, 65, Pittsburg, was traveling east on 520th Street.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Rance Hernandez-Castro, 35, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $300 bail.

Real Estate transfers

Jorge-Diaz, Weir, conveyed a deed to the property located at 404 East Main Street, Weir, to Travis J. Bupp, Weir. The deed was recorded November 24, 2025.Travis Allen and Jennifer Nicole DeGonia, Wamego, conveyed a deed to the property located at 7029 Goldfinch Lane, Crestline, to NC Homes, L.L.

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Fred W. Johnson, Jr. presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.District Court Judge Fred W.

CALENDAR

Friday, December 12•Lady Titan Basketball plays Southeast at 5:15 p.m. in the MoKan Winter Tournament at Liberal•Lady Titan wrestling will be in Bentonville TBD Saturday, December 13•Cookie Walk St. Bridget’s in Scammon 8 a.m.-sold out.•Titan Basketball plays New Heights at 4 p.m.

New CCC program has ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting and open house was held Wednesday celebrating a major addition to the Coffeyville Community College Columbus Campus programs.The newly initiated field of study in Powersports Technology will allow students to gain real experience in the field small engine repair.

Annual Community Christmas dinner set

The public is invited to the annual Community Christmas dinner to be held at noon in the Columbus 4-H building Saturday, December 20.For over 40 years Robin and Bill Jones have been organizing this free community dinner with the help of Susan Schultz and her family.