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In recognition of their community impact in employing qualified persons with disabilities, SKIL Independent Living Advocate Jeanette Graham, SKIL President and CEO Shari Coatney and Tara Frasier (far right) also a SKIL Independent Living Advocate, present an award to the Columbus Apple Market. Apple Market assistant manager Kristy Jameson and manager Candy Phillips received the award on behalf of the store.

In recognition of their community impact in employing qualified persons with disabilities, SKIL Independent Living Advocate Jeanette Graham, SKIL President and CEO Shari Coatney and Tara Frasier (far right) also a SKIL Independent Living Advocate, present an award to the Columbus Apple Market. Apple Market assistant manager Kristy Jameson and manager Candy Phillips received the award on behalf of the store.

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In recognition of their community

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Friday, September 4, 2026

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‘Painful’ data center lessons to be learned

Morgan Chilson
Friday, September 4, 2026
Kansas communities exploring data center development must put policies in place to protect residents, the environment and long-term economic growth before building begins, national experts say.Mike Turner, a Loudoun County, Virginia, county official, learned about holding data centers accountable...

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Cities issue burn bans across county

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
With no end in sight to the extreme heat and drought conditions across Cherokee County, many cities have issued burn bans in an attempt to limit the possibilities of fire related incidents.Columbus issued their ban on Thursday, adding to the growing list of local municipalities implementing...

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Government meetings change due to holiday

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
Since 1894 Americans have celebrated the everyday workers who keep the nation running through the observance of Labor Day, a federal holiday signed into law by President Grover Cleveland.Historically, parades and picnics, what would be considered festivals today, were the primary avenues used to...
Fresh blacktop was being laid on the eastern two miles of Old US Highway 96 this week. By Thursday at noon, contractor Bettis Asphalt had the entire east bound lane, and more than one-third of the west bound lane completed. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area while crews work to complete the project ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

Fresh blacktop was being laid on the eastern two miles of Old US Highway 96 this week. By Thursday at noon, contractor Bettis Asphalt had the entire east bound lane, and more than one-third of the west bound lane completed. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area while crews work to complete the project ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

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Old US Highway 96

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
One of many games for students to participate in at the annual Back-To-School Carnival hosted by Columbus USD 493 Thursday, August 27 was the ‘Dunk Tank’ sponsored by Coffeyville Community College. Park Elementary Principal Matthew Crain was all smiles just before this torrent of water cascaded onto his head.

One of many games for students to participate in at the annual Back-To-School Carnival hosted by Columbus USD 493 Thursday, August 27 was the ‘Dunk Tank’ sponsored by Coffeyville Community College. Park Elementary Principal Matthew Crain was all smiles just before this torrent of water cascaded onto his head.

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Begin with what you know when doing genealogical research

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Genealogy CornerSometimes in genealogy research, it is hard to make the connection between generations or to find that elusive grandparent.The first step is to write down what you know.
First seven months busy at museum

First seven months busy at museum

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First seven months busy at museum

Doris Richardson By Doris Richardson
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Since this is going to be a seven month report, I will only tell you the highlights of each month. I know after being the curator for almost 26 years this year has been one of the most unusual years on record.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Sean Ebert, 43, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies and released.Abdikadir Jama Dorshe, 55, was arrested Sunday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of driving under the influence and is being held without bail.Mitchell Wayne Hemphill, 40, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.
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