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Just before 10 a.m. Thursday morning two cars collided head-on five miles west of Columbus on US 160. Alan D. Christmas, Scammon died at the scene. Courtesy photo.

Just before 10 a.m. Thursday morning two cars collided head-on five miles west of Columbus on US 160. Alan D. Christmas, Scammon died at the scene. Courtesy photo.

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Scammon man dies in head on collision

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
A head-on collision five miles west of Columbus on US 160 at just before 10 a.m. Thursday morning resulted in the death of a Scammon man.Alan D. Christmas, Scammon, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.According to Sheriff Brian Henderson, upon arrival, it was determined a silver Nissan...
State Senator Tim Shallenburger, of Baxter Springs, explained the difficulty drivers have on the Highways US 400 and US 26 East of Baxter Springs to Secretary of Department of Transportation Calvin Reed.

State Senator Tim Shallenburger, of Baxter Springs, explained the difficulty drivers have on the Highways US 400 and US 26 East of Baxter Springs to Secretary of Department of Transportation Calvin Reed.

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State Senator Tim Shallenburger

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Sheriff Brian Henderson talked briefly about the cause of the accidents at the US 400 and US 26 new highways. He said that a concentrated effort of enforcement has prevented accidents.

Sheriff Brian Henderson talked briefly about the cause of the accidents at the US 400 and US 26 new highways. He said that a concentrated effort of enforcement has prevented accidents.

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Sheriff Brian Henderson

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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KDOT officials discuss Highway 166/26 junction

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Officials from the Kansas Department of Transportation traveled from Topeka to Galena Thursday afternoon to discuss the high accident rate at the newly finished Highways 166 and 26.“This was our highest crash area when I took office and I am happy to report that since the fatality on January 21,...
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Phony phone sales scam leads to arrest

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Sale of counterfeit iPhones has resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old Pittsburg man.Cherokee County detectives were notified March 9 that an individual selling what appeared to be iPhone 16 Pro Max cell phones on Facebook Marketplace for considerably less than the average iPhone 16 Pro Max.The...

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United States Post Office celebrates 250 years of service

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
An American postal network?It was a revolutionary idea but how could it be supported.James Madison and others saw how the post could support this fledgling democracy by informing the electorate, and in 1792 devised a Robin Hood scheme whereby high-priced postage for letters, then sent mostly by...

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County planners hire advisor

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Concerned about the need to have expertise in zoning matters and selection of a company to prepare a Comprehensive Plan, the Cherokee County Planning Commission tentatively retained Milt Haas to help guide them.His employment contract must be approved by the Cherokee County Commissioners.Hass, will...
Park Elementary School held their annual trike- a-thon for St. Jude’s recently. Members of the morning pre-K classes assembled with some of their teachers after the event.

Park Elementary School held their annual trike- a-thon for St. Jude’s recently. Members of the morning pre-K classes assembled with some of their teachers after the event.

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Club members to sell tickets as fundraiser

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Keeping Up With The Lone Elm BeaversThe Lone Elm Beavers 4-H Club held their monthly meeting at 5 p.m. in the 4-H building March 30. This year 4-H members will be selling raffle tickets again like they did last year to raise money.

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Area Accident reports

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Serious injuries were sustained by an 18-year-old female in a car accident Monday, March 31.Eryn Annaliese Hosfelt of Baxter Springs was driving a 1999 Dodge Neon north on Southeast 50th near Southeast Beasley Road.

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Cherokee county commissioners’ minutes

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
ConveneChair Myra Carlisle Frazier called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W. Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.County Counselor, Jake...
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