Concert planned at Cherokee Methodist Church

A special evening of music is planned at the Cherokee Methodist Church located at 312 W. Magnolia in Cherokee.Jim Benson will perform a unique blend of love ballads on the piano.The concert, entitled “Some Enchanted Evening” will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, February 14.Light refreshments will be served...

Retelling of Huckleberry Finn is interesting read

Except for those books we had to read in high school, I’ve never been a “classics” reader. When the New York Times best seller “James” was recognized as one of the top books selected for 2024, I doubted that I would read it.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Christoper Todd Caton, 42, was arrested Thursday by Columbus Police officers on two counts of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $1,345 bail.Gabriel Eugene Forbes, 40, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held without...

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.

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Saturday, February 8•4H Days at the 4H Building beginning at 9 a.m.•Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Jon Tavernaro 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Weir Civic Center.•Cherokee County Livestock Improvement Association annual dinner 6 p.m. at the 4H Building. Dues for 2025 will be collected.

Water bills late throughout county

All three of the major cities in Cherokee County have posted internet stories warning that the utility bills are lost in the mail and have not yet been delivered.The city of Columbus said their bills were delivered to the post office January 29.

City talks dangers of mowers on streets

Councilmember Steve Dunlap brought a common complaint for discussion to the Columbus Council meeting.He asked fellow council members to consider an ordinance controlling the driving of lawn mowers on the streets and sidewalks, of the city when they are used in lieu of a vehicle.

Foul odor in Galena questioned by mayor

An odor resembling that of rotten eggs emanating from the land fill area has been reported by residents in the city of Galena.

Council discusses salary increases

Kansas is set to nearly double state legislators’ pay at the start of next year, making their compensation better than it is for their counterparts in a majority of states, including more populous ones like Georgia and Texas.The increase is nearly $28,000 a year for rankand-file legislators,...

Search warrant leads to arrest narcotics arrest in Columbus

Just before 7 p.m. Saturday, February 1, members of the Columbus Police Department with assistance from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies, executed a search warrant at 512 North Ohio Avenue.The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity.As a result of their...