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Calvin Carrico, Cloyd Ray and Jimmy Zook, from the Road and Bridge Department were in attendance at the Fair “thank you” lunch.

Calvin Carrico, Cloyd Ray and Jimmy Zook, from the Road and Bridge Department were in attendance at the Fair “thank you” lunch.

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Visual arts ribbons awarded

News Staff
Monday, August 4, 2025
Results have been announced in the visual arts classes. They were judged Wednesday, July 9 and Grand and Reserve Champions were announced Tuesday night of the fair. Judges were Sara LeAnn Johnston, Sarah North and Kelly Karsten.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, August 4, 2025
Jonathan Ray Myers, 36, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.Terry Don Kriz, 48, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County...

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Importance of seed treatments in crops

News Staff
Monday, August 4, 2025
James Coover Crop Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictSeed treatments used to be a standard for any planted crop. It was expected for protection against insects and fungus that commonly infect early seedlings.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, August 4, 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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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, August 4, 2025
Irawan Luthfi, 30, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was released on $250 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department and includes arrests made by the...

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Photography results, ribbons announced

News Staff
Monday, August 4, 2025
Results have been announced in the Cherokee County Fair Photography classes.Grand Overall Photo went to Lydan Atkinson Heritage Youth Association. Grand Champion Picture Display went to Cooper Ferguson Lone Elm Beavers.
A figural biscuit tin like this one is a kid’s dream: Finish the cookies it holds, and you have a new tin toy. Photo Credit: Auction Team Breker (c) 2025 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

A figural biscuit tin like this one is a kid’s dream: Finish the cookies it holds, and you have a new tin toy. Photo Credit: Auction Team Breker (c) 2025 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Biscuit tins could become toys

Terry Kovel
Monday, August 4, 2025
Biscuit tins, first made about 1830, were some of the earliest commercial food packages. The first tin toys were made about the same time. It wasn’t too long before clever designers found ways to combine the two.
Carter Henry received the Tom Goettel Scholarship during the 2025 Senior Assembly held at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16. CUHS Principal and incoming USD493 Superintendent, Dan Grundy presented the scholarship.

Carter Henry received the Tom Goettel Scholarship during the 2025 Senior Assembly held at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16. CUHS Principal and incoming USD493 Superintendent, Dan Grundy presented the scholarship.

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Titans of the Week

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Monday, August 4, 2025
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Ruby Stover earned a music scholarship and Presidential Scholarship from Emporia State University in the amount of $26,250 from CUHS Assistant Instrumental Music Director, Christine Lovell, during the May 16 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Ruby Stover earned a music scholarship and Presidential Scholarship from Emporia State University in the amount of $26,250 from CUHS Assistant Instrumental Music Director, Christine Lovell, during the May 16 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

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Emporia State University

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Monday, August 4, 2025
Brylie Johnson received the Callie Henson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 from Ryan Lacen during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium, May 16.

Brylie Johnson received the Callie Henson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 from Ryan Lacen during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium, May 16.

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Callie Henson

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Monday, August 4, 2025
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