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Members of Columbus’ Mercy Auxiliary delivered fruit trays and cookies to staff at the Columbus hospital. The group was celebrating Hospital Appreciation Month. Courtesy photo.

Members of Columbus’ Mercy Auxiliary delivered fruit trays and cookies to staff at the Columbus hospital. The group was celebrating Hospital Appreciation Month. Courtesy photo.

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Mercy Auxiliary delivers fruit trays to staff

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Friday, May 30, 2025
Fruit trays and cookies were delivered to Columbus Mercy staff in honor of Hospital Appreciation Month. Members of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary delivered the treats at the May 20 meeting.The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Melissa Torchia.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, May 30, 2025
Destiny Jasmine Briscoe, 30, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of bond revocation and is being held without bail.Trevor Dean Clark, 32, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being...

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CALENDAR

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Monday, May 26, 2025
Tuesday, May 27•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall...
Members of the American Legion once again recognized the fallen service members with their traditional Memorial Day Service at several county cemeteries. They began at 9 a.m. at the Columbus Cemetery followed hourly by Greenlawn, Edgemand and Hosey Hill. Those involved were Randy Bass, Danny Langerot, Sr., Steve Davis, Mike Colbert and Aron Davolt. Taps was played by Andrew Low.

Members of the American Legion once again recognized the fallen service members with their traditional Memorial Day Service at several county cemeteries. They began at 9 a.m. at the Columbus Cemetery followed hourly by Greenlawn, Edgemand and Hosey Hill. Those involved were Randy Bass, Danny Langerot, Sr., Steve Davis, Mike Colbert and Aron Davolt. Taps was played by Andrew Low.

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Members of the American Legion once again recognized the fallen service members with their traditional Memorial Day Service at several county cemeteries

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Monday, May 26, 2025
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FB economist talks to local members

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Monday, May 26, 2025
What will the Presidents’ tariff program and tax bill mean to Kansas farmers?Kansas Farm Bureau economist Mark Nelson met with local Farm Bureau members Friday night at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau office and discussed the potential outcomes of the tariffs, the new tax bill current moving...

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City ‘bed tax’ losing collectors

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Monday, May 26, 2025
The City Council approved donating $2,500 to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for the Columbus Days Balloon Festival to help pay for the required insurance.The income from the “city bed tax” which supports some of the Chamber of Commerce activities is drying up according to Mayor Grant Spieth.“The...

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Recycle bin has new location

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Monday, May 26, 2025
Can’t find the Columbus Recycling bins?They have been moved to the city’s Animal Shelter area. The bins are still available but are in a more convenient area for handling.The move was announced at the City Council meeting on Monday
Tammy Burton with Superintendent Dr. Brian Smith.

Tammy Burton with Superintendent Dr. Brian Smith.

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Five teachers retire from USD 493

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Monday, May 26, 2025
Five teachers and three other USD 493 employees and one superintendent retired this year with the close of school.The teachers included Naomi Goforth retired after 31 years as Kindergarten and Title-One teacher at Park School.Linda Griffitt retired after 40 years.

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Spaghetti fundraiser for 4-H Wednesday

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Monday, May 26, 2025
The Cherokee County 4-H Clubs will hold their annual building fundraiser Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Visitors are invited to enjoy a good meal at the building and see the improvements that have been accomplished and see what they plan to do.The dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans,...
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