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Cherokee County Commissioners’ Minutes

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ConveneChairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, January 7, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Carl Garen Ross Tate, 29, was arrested Sunday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and obstructing apprehension of prosecution and is being held in lieu of $750 bail.Donovan Wade Jones, 26, was arrested Saturday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of...

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County Jail Report

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Christopher Todd Caton, 42, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required, unlawful display of license plates and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released on $2,193.50 bail.Macias Rivera Manuel, 20, was arrested...

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Tuesday, January 7•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.•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •Strategic Planning Meeting Noon at the...
The growth of Columbus continues to be evident with the first of 10 homes near Southwest 20th Street. Crossland Construction has the walls of the first house up.

The growth of Columbus continues to be evident with the first of 10 homes near Southwest 20th Street. Crossland Construction has the walls of the first house up.

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Entrepreneurial fair set for March

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The eleventh annual Cherokee County Youth Entrepreneur Fair will be held March 6, at Riverton High School.The event is hosted by Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation and the Cherokee County E-Community .This entrepreneurship competition is open to students in grades nine-12 from the...

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Law enforcement deaths in Baxter Springs city

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
This is the first in a series of the life and times of the early day lawmen in Cherokee County who died in the line of duty. Some of the material was provided by the Officer Down Memorial Page.Seven law enforcement officers have been killed while on active duty in Cherokee County.
Representing Columbus Fire Department, Korey Lucian (center), accepted stuffed animals from members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel. The toys will be used to comfort children in emergency situations. Ann Thiele and Athena McColm, as well as Mary Torchia (not pictured) handed out the toys. Courtesy photo.

Representing Columbus Fire Department, Korey Lucian (center), accepted stuffed animals from members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel. The toys will be used to comfort children in emergency situations. Ann Thiele and Athena McColm, as well as Mary Torchia (not pictured) handed out the toys. Courtesy photo.

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Retired school personnel donated toys for children

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
What can a stuffed animal do?It can wipe away tears and help a small child be comforted.Members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel have been working on community projects that will help support others in need, particularly young people.They recently distributed over 300 stuffed animals...

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Columbus Police have successful year despite loss

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Though the Columbus Police Department lost their leader, early in 2024, when Chief Jason Daniels died after being struck by cancer.The City Council appointed Lyle Clark as interim Chief then permanent Chief.In his year-end report Chief Clark recognized what Chief Daniels had accomplished in his...
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