Area Accident reports

A one vehicle accident occurred February 13 at approximately 12:50 p.m. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Tony Busby, was traveling east on Country Road when it reached a snow packed and icy section of the roadway.

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.

Agriculture varies across the nation

Not too long ago I had the privilege of representing Kansas Farm Bureau at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in San Antonio. For any of you who have never attended an annual meeting, it would be my hope that someday you might get that opportunity.

Columbus City Council minutes

AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met January 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth.

Church windows spark interest in recent book

Love toThis past fall in Columbus, curious people watched the action at the corner of Pennsylvania and Elm Streets as the stained glass windows were removed from the First Christian Church.It seems that stained glass window restorers are very scarce, but finally a company was hired.

Twp trustees resign

The resignations of three officers of Salamanca Township were accepted by the Cherokee County Commissioners at their meeting Monday morning.Township Trustee Brenda Grant, Township Treasurer Bob Brassart and Waycee Brassart resigned effective immediately.The openings will be filled with appointments...

New ag agent welcomed at Extension

Welcoming the new Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent Clayton Lester to the Cherokee County Extension office, an open house was held last Thursday.A Welch, Oklahoma native, Lester says he is passionate about agriculture and has been involved in Future Farmers of America for many years.“I am...

Window reinstall open houses set

Two open houses to celebrate the re-installation of the Columbus First Christian Church’s stained glass windows will be held next week.