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Cherokee County Jail Report

Paul Anthony Martinez, 46, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct and is being held in lieu of $1,500 bail.Brittany Nicole Rawlins, 32, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on two counts of failure to appear and...

Labette County Jail Report

Donald Douglas Powell, 50, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful obtain prescription drug; possession to distribute, driving while suspended and maximum speed and is...

Real Estate transfers

Derek Edmondson and Sandra Edmondson, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1247 Southwest Boston Mills Road, Columbus, to Eric Preston and Cristie Preston, Columbus.

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.

Driving for the future

I love a good road trip, especially one around Kansas. That is why I am so excited about the listening tour Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) President Joe Newland and I will be embarking on July 21-23 and 3031. Tour stops are listed at www.kfb.org, and you can register there also.

CALENDAR

Friday, July 18 •Cherokee County Fair•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, July 19•Cherokee County Fair Awards presentations 6 p.m. Premium sale at 7 p.m.•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship...
Brooks Barcus tried his skill in the Kids Tractor Pull Tuesday night of the Fair.

Brooks Barcus tried his skill in the Kids Tractor Pull Tuesday night of the Fair.

Brooks Barcus

2025 dessert auction brings almost $5,000

Following a record $10,750 in sales at the annual 4-H dessert auction last year (2024) this year’s cake auction was much more reserved without the local political candidates bidding for cakes and votes.The dessert auction is held at the Cherokee County Fair Wednesday and has become a traditional...
NAPA employees remain ready to serve the customers along with new owner. The NAPA crew includes Luke Breeden, Zach Davis, owner Walter York and Jeff Mcormick. Former owner Brian Natalini will be around regularly to discuss hunting and fishing.

NAPA employees remain ready to serve the customers along with new owner. The NAPA crew includes Luke Breeden, Zach Davis, owner Walter York and Jeff Mcormick. Former owner Brian Natalini will be around regularly to discuss hunting and fishing.

New owner at NAPA store

The Columbus NAPA store has recently changed hands as long time employee Walter York has recently purchased the auto parts from former owner Brian Natalini.York has worked for Natalini for the past 14 -years, and has been involved in the day to day operation alongside the former owner.“Nothing is...