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Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Area Accident reports

An accident involving three vehicles occurred Tuesday a approximately 7:38 a.m. A 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Nicole M. Lee, 43, Fort Scott, was traveling east on Highway K171 and stopped, waiting to turn north onto 240th.

Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, September 22 at 4 p.m.Kurt Aldrighetti, 66, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of junked motor vehicles on private property.Ronald W. Amyx, 64, Columbus, is scheduled...
A new building has been erected at the Oswego Airport, located 10 miles west of Columbus The new construction includes rest room facilities and a covered building for meetings. The building was used recently where breakfast and lunch was served for the annual fly-in.

A new building has been erected at the Oswego Airport, located 10 miles west of Columbus The new construction includes rest room facilities and a covered building for meetings. The building was used recently where breakfast and lunch was served for the annual fly-in.

A new building has been erected at the Oswego Airport

Hadley Holmes, Ryleigh Holmes and Reagan Holmes, members of the Cherokee County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Intermediate Judging Team brought home top honors from their trip to the State competition. Courtesy photo.

Hadley Holmes, Ryleigh Holmes and Reagan Holmes, members of the Cherokee County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Intermediate Judging Team brought home top honors from their trip to the State competition. Courtesy photo.

Hadley Holmes, Ryleigh Holmes

Labette County Jail Report

Casey Pernell Sandusky, 46, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on five counts of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Larry Allen Richardson, 83, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of contempt of court; indirectprobation violation and is being held...

Local youth place first at state competition

The Cherokee County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Intermediate Judging Team brought home top honors, earning first place at the State competition.Team members Hadley Holmes, Ryleigh Holmes and Reagan Holmes showcased their skills by competing in three challenging areas: the Skill-a-thon...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Mary Frances Gaines, 33, was arrested Thursday by Quapaw Marshals on a warrant and possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant and is being held in lieu of $2,250 bail.Tesia Lynn Daffron, 37, was arrested Monday by Galena Police officers on three counts of failure to appear and was...

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

Columbus parent, teacher fundraiser event planned

The Columbus USD 493 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has joined with Bowler’s Blvd. in a fundraiser event.A percentage of the food sales on Wednesday September 24 will go to the PTO fund to support the Columbus Schools.The public is urged to attend and help the PTO in their fund raising...