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It has been several years since the last Columbus Area Churches picnic, but that will change June 14. Head over to City Park for food, fun and music.

It has been several years since the last Columbus Area Churches picnic, but that will change June 14. Head over to City Park for food, fun and music.

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CAC picnic in park returns

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 14. The Columbus Area Churches are having a Picnic at the Park. The picnic was an annual event put on by the C.A.C every fall until around 2019 as Covid came and there hasn’t been one since.But, June 14 at 5 p.m. that will all change.
Little Balkans SAR chapter, Pittsburg donated books to the Columbus Library in honor of the America 250 celebration. The chapter is pleased to support the library and contribute to the community’s recognition of this historic milestone. Those present for the donation were Martin Dupslaff, Piper Hayes, Rick Parmele and John Gilpin. Courtesy photo.

Little Balkans SAR chapter, Pittsburg donated books to the Columbus Library in honor of the America 250 celebration. The chapter is pleased to support the library and contribute to the community’s recognition of this historic milestone. Those present for the donation were Martin Dupslaff, Piper Hayes, Rick Parmele and John Gilpin. Courtesy photo.

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Early sign-ups open for CCCD projects

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Cherokee County Conservation District is accepting applications for the FY 2027 Water Resources, Non-Point Source Pollution Control and KACDWRAPS Partnership Initiative Cost-Share Programs. The sign-up is underway and will end Friday, June 25.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, June 5, 2026
Aaron Daniel Jones, 36, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of vehicle liability insurance required, driving while suspended, possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and was released on $2,500 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, June 5, 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. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Chad Saporito Summer Classic starts tomorrow

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
The Chad Saporito Summer Classic Baseball Tournament gets underway tomorrow with pool games throughout the day on all diamonds at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park. The championship brackets will be played beginning Sunday at 8 a.m.

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Free fishing days returns

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Friday, June 5, 2026
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced their annual Free Fishing Days slated for June 6 and 7.During Free Fishing Days, anyone can fish by legal means without a Kansas fishing license. Length and creel limits will still apply, and all other fishing regulations remain in effect.
On a warm day there is no place like the Columbus splash pad for cooling off. Inola Smith was enjoying the morning with some fun in the water.

On a warm day there is no place like the Columbus splash pad for cooling off. Inola Smith was enjoying the morning with some fun in the water.

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Local pools, splash pad open for summer

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Friday, June 5, 2026
With temperatures already reaching the high 80’s and low 90’s communities are opening pools and splashpads to help residents cool off.Columbus offers two water based activities for adults and youngsters.
Workmen were finishing the work on the water tower in Columbus City Park. The iconic ships have been replaced with the city’s official logo. The decision for the change was made at the April 6 Columbus City Council meeting.

Workmen were finishing the work on the water tower in Columbus City Park. The iconic ships have been replaced with the city’s official logo. The decision for the change was made at the April 6 Columbus City Council meeting.

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Rehab completed on Columbus water tower

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Friday, June 5, 2026
Much to the jubilation of many city water customers, the City of Columbus has finished the rehabilitation of their water tower.The project, which is part of a ten-year service and maintenance agreement, started in April, and has included a complete refurbishing of the tower.

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FOE celebrates fifty years of youth angling, support

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Number 918 in West Mineral will be hosting their 50th Annual Kids Free Fishing tournament Saturday June 6.Sign ups begin this evening from six to nine and continue Saturday from six to nine in the morning.
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