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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, August 7, 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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Columbus City Council minutes

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met July 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth.

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Baxter mayor’s race candidates selected

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
In a very close contest Mayor Kelly Abbott edged Casi Shaw in the August preliminary round of the November election for Baxter Springs Mayor.Abbot received 153 votes and Shaw received 126, Shannon McDonough received 36 and Sherry Brown received 14 votes.There were three writein votes.The two top...

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Casino revenue has slight increase in July

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
A July revenue of $3,529,821 was reported by Kansas Crossing Casino to the Cherokee County Clerk. This was a slight increase over June’s revenue and the July 2024 revenue.

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Carl Junction man killed in semi, truck accident

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
A fatality accident occurred Wednesday at approximately 9:53 p.m.A 2018 Toyota Tacoma driven by Dale L. Fillenwarth, 70, Carl Junction, Mo., was traveling north on Southeast 118th Street.
New faces will be joining the USD493 school district. They include back row Jillian Elliott (CJSHS Social Studies), Nick Sarwinski (Central sixth grade), Rylee Crain (Central second grade), Rachel Bycroft (Park Kindergarten). Front row Caitlin Creech (Central third grade), Lily Mooney (Park Special Education), Karley Jones (sixth - 12 Vocal Music).

New faces will be joining the USD493 school district. They include back row Jillian Elliott (CJSHS Social Studies), Nick Sarwinski (Central sixth grade), Rylee Crain (Central second grade), Rachel Bycroft (Park Kindergarten). Front row Caitlin Creech (Central third grade), Lily Mooney (Park Special Education), Karley Jones (sixth - 12 Vocal Music).

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New faces will be joining the USD493 school district

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
An overflow crowd attended the Orphans Train program held in the Cherokee County Genealogical -Historical Society room of the Columbus

An overflow crowd attended the Orphans Train program held in the Cherokee County Genealogical -Historical Society room of the Columbus

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Orphan Train program well attended

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
What was the Orphan Train and what was the impact of the program in saving more than 250,000 young people from roaming the streets of the big cities and facing starvation?Tuesday evening the Columbus Genealogical-Historical Society brought the story of these unfortunate children to a special...

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Friday, August 8 •Columbus New Teacher Orientation•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 9•Back to School 5K Meet behind the Lions Shack on East Country Road in Columbus.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
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.
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