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Weir Elementary may face wrecking ball

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
The price tag of repairing Cherokee County’s oldest operating school building appears to be sending it to the wrecker’s ball.Discussions at a public meeting on Saturday evening with patrons of USD 247 seemed to leave few options except demolition of the 109-year old Weir Elementary School building.
Musing Under the Clock Tower

Musing Under the Clock Tower

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Musing Under the Clock Tower

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Santa showing up in Cherokee County in 70 degree weather sure beats his showing up in snow.
Southeast Superintendent Dr. Brad Miner talked about the dire conditions of the school buildings. He told those gathered at the Weir Elementary School on Saturday afternoon that the board would be making decisions before the end of the month.

Southeast Superintendent Dr. Brad Miner talked about the dire conditions of the school buildings. He told those gathered at the Weir Elementary School on Saturday afternoon that the board would be making decisions before the end of the month.

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Southeast Superintendent Dr. Brad Miner

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Monday, November 17, 2025
Flood comes to museum in October

Flood comes to museum in October

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Flood comes to museum in October

Doris Richardson
Friday, November 14, 2025
We have come to the end of another month and it proved to be a challenge from the first to the last day. Of course, I like a good challenge. Maybe not as much as this one proved to be.The first of October is the Columbus Day celebration.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
Patrick Michael Griffith, 50, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center on a court ordered commitment.Sterling Reece, 49, was arrested Wednesday by Wyandotte Nation on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu $500 bail.Jessica Lynn Slavens, 33, was arrested Wednesday...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
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.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
The D.A.R.E program met in Michele White’s fifth Grade class November 7. The program is about bringing drug awareness to young minds and teaching them to make responsible decisions and good, healthy, choices as they grow. Photo by Shawn Churchill.

The D.A.R.E program met in Michele White’s fifth Grade class November 7. The program is about bringing drug awareness to young minds and teaching them to make responsible decisions and good, healthy, choices as they grow. Photo by Shawn Churchill.

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D.A.R.E. program is introduced at Central

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
Students and their parents were introduced the D.A.R.E keepin’ it REAL program by Resource Para Shanel Bullard and School Resource Officer Anne Sharp.Parents were told the goal was teaching young people skills to lead safe, responsible and drug-free lives.According to the material given to them,...
The Library Board Members met at Columbus Public Library November 10 to award Lauren Dainty for her excellence as Director of Columbus Public Library. Board members include Shari Napier, Carley Rowton, Jessica Rider, John Smittle, Kelly Walters and Jennifer Thompson. Photo by Shawn Churchill.

The Library Board Members met at Columbus Public Library November 10 to award Lauren Dainty for her excellence as Director of Columbus Public Library. Board members include Shari Napier, Carley Rowton, Jessica Rider, John Smittle, Kelly Walters and Jennifer Thompson. Photo by Shawn Churchill.

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Library receives $10,000 grant

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Friday, November 14, 2025
The Columbus Public Library has received a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.The 112 year old Columbus Library was built with a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie.“What makes this even more special is that it’s the same amount as our...
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