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Real Estate transfers

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Stanley Elsten and Nancy Elsten, Riverton, conveyed a deed to the property located at 6898 Southeast Blue Bird Lane, Riverton, to Cartyr Smith and Shaylin Smith, Riverton.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Robert Brian Troxel, 52, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated assault; with a deadly weapon and reckless driving and was released on $5,000 bail.Samantha Jo Heine, 40, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, May 22, 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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Anne Frank exhibit to display in Fort Scott

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is honored to announce the arrival of a powerful international traveling exhibit, Anne Frank: A History for Today, coming to Fort Scott this June.This impactful exhibit, presented in partnership with the Anne Frank Center—official partner of the Anne Frank...
Law Enforcement agencies from Cherokee County met for the annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Awards Banquet, Thursday May 15 at Bethel Church in Baxter Springs. Several awards were presented to members who serve with the Baxter Springs Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Columbus Police Department, and the Galena Police Department.

Law Enforcement agencies from Cherokee County met for the annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Awards Banquet, Thursday May 15 at Bethel Church in Baxter Springs. Several awards were presented to members who serve with the Baxter Springs Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Columbus Police Department, and the Galena Police Department.

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Law Enforcement agencies from Cherokee County met for the annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Awards Banquet

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Help needed for balloon regatta

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
With moving to a new location for the 2025 Hot Air Balloon Regatta, it means additional volunteers are needed to help with parking. The committee needs volunteers for each of the four balloon events.

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Watch for upcoming ‘feed the farmer’

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
So many times, we forget about where our food supply comes from and forget to say thank you to our area farmers, ranchers and other businesses involved in agriculture.The Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, chaired by Robin Laurance, Farmers Co-op and Amy Soper, Crossland Construction, is...

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Support local businesses first

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
We often hear this, “Shop Local or Support Your Local Business.” Why?It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot here in Columbus.
Stilt walkers as well as other types of street performers will be at the annual Columbus Day Festival. Make plans to attend. Remember, the balloon regatta has moved to Southwest 20th Street this year.

Stilt walkers as well as other types of street performers will be at the annual Columbus Day Festival. Make plans to attend. Remember, the balloon regatta has moved to Southwest 20th Street this year.

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Chamber of Commerce is front door to the Community

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is the front door to your community?
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