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Farmers market month continues

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Kansas Farmers Market Month continues at the Columbus Farmers Market.“This is the seventh season of the local Farmers Market,” said Liz Simpson.

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SEK foundation has new plan

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
After raising over $1.95 million for nonprofit endowments in Southeast Kansas over the last nine years, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is taking its biggest fundraising event to the next level!
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

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The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad is making driving in the county difficult as track replacement is closing several rural roads. The construction is expected to continue through the month of August.
Shawn Carter

Shawn Carter

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Shawn Carter named Parsons bank president

Shawn Carter
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Former vice-president and manager of the Columbus Labette Bank office Sean Carter has been appointed president of First National Bank of Parsons.Carter, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce until his resignation Wednesday.In leaving the Chamber Carter noted the...

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Delinquent property tax

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
The second publication of the 2024 delinquent tax list is included in today’s edition.These properties are not on the upcoming delinquent tax sale listing which is currently being published on Tuesday.
Junior Grand Boys Buymanship Style Revue sponsored by Team Outfitters went to Abel Ellison Spring Valley Sparklers. Junior Reserve Boys Buymanship went to Ezra Vanderbeck Spring Valley Sparklers.

Junior Grand Boys Buymanship Style Revue sponsored by Team Outfitters went to Abel Ellison Spring Valley Sparklers. Junior Reserve Boys Buymanship went to Ezra Vanderbeck Spring Valley Sparklers.

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Top ribbons announced in 2025 style revue, foods classes

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Monday, August 11, 2025
Awards were presented for the style revue grand and reserve champions.Junior Grand Clothing Construction Style Revue sponsored by Hank Hildebrant Plumbing, Drain and Excavating went to Dotti Pritchard Spring Valley Sparklers.
Fair Buddies returned this year pairing an experienced 4-Her with a novice showman to teach the youngsters the basics of showing in the arena.

Fair Buddies returned this year pairing an experienced 4-Her with a novice showman to teach the youngsters the basics of showing in the arena.

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Meal planning for diabetes program set

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Monday, August 11, 2025
Katherine Pinto Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictK-State Research and Extension is pleased to announce it will be hosting Dining with Diabetes, an evidence-based program designed to empower individuals living with type 2 diabetes, those with prediabetes, their...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, August 11, 2025
Ashlee Jean Frerer, 32, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on $300 bail.James Warren Wimmer, 23, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and was released on $300 bail.John Scott...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, August 11, 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.
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