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Ped Weir, brother of T. M. Weir credited with founding the community by donating property. However, Ped was also part of the founding duo.

Ped Weir, brother of T. M. Weir credited with founding the community by donating property. However, Ped was also part of the founding duo.

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Weir sesquicentennial celebration begins today

News Staff
Friday, September 12, 2025
Editor’s Note --A special section in today’s News Report tells much of the story of Weir. Most of the material was from the book written by the late Henry Stricklin which he published for the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976.
Emergency crews responded to Apple Market in Columbus for a report of a commercial fire alarm. Initial investigation indicates the motor in one of the air conditioning units seized. This caused the unit to overheat and produce smoke that filtered through the vent system. Courtesy photo.

Emergency crews responded to Apple Market in Columbus for a report of a commercial fire alarm. Initial investigation indicates the motor in one of the air conditioning units seized. This caused the unit to overheat and produce smoke that filtered through the vent system. Courtesy photo.

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Apple Market

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Friday, September 12, 2025
Mapping routes of ancestors

Mapping routes of ancestors

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Mapping routes of ancestors

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Genealogy CornerAn important tool for family historians that is often overlooked is maps.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Michael Jrone Williams, 55, was arrested Sunday by driving while suspended, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and vehicle liability insurance required and is being held in lieu of $3,000 bail.Heather Nicole Nading, 39, was arrested Saturday by Columbus Police officers on...

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labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Stacy Travis Still, 57, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was released on $2,053.50 bail.Wilbur Luther Nading, 51, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers...
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Two arrested after vehicle pursuit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
On September 5, deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver failed to stop and deputies engaged in a pursuit. During the pursuit it became evident that the suspect vehicle was having mechanical issues.
Last year local students decorated the sacks used to pack the lunches for veterans and first responders. This year the event will be a drive through event at the Lions Shack.

Last year local students decorated the sacks used to pack the lunches for veterans and first responders. This year the event will be a drive through event at the Lions Shack.

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Appreciation dinner for veterans, first responders

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Be sure to attend the dinner to honor local veterans and first responders Thursday September 11.It will be a drive by dinner at the Lion’s Shack at the Columbus Fair Grounds from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free dinner will include a hamburger, chips, bottled water and cookies.The Central School...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 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.
Fauvist artist Maurice de Vlaminck brought his use of bright colors, simple shapes, and free brush strokes to ceramics as well as canvases. Photo Credit: Fairfield Auction Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Fauvist artist Maurice de Vlaminck brought his use of bright colors, simple shapes, and free brush strokes to ceramics as well as canvases. Photo Credit: Fairfield Auction Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Fauvist artists used abstract shapes in saturated colors

Terry Kovel
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Maurice de Vlaminck (1876-1958), born in Paris, was one of the painters who exhibited at the 1905 Salon d’Automne, considered the beginning of the Fauvism art movement.
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