Recreational vehicle regulations passed

In an effort to discourage using recreational vehicles for a permanent residence the Columbus City Council passed an ordinance regulating long term use of RV’s as a residence.They made exceptions for four vehicles currently being used as permanent residences by “grandfathering” them as an exception...

Members of the Columbus High School Jazz Band performed

Members of the Columbus High School Jazz Band performed Time Warp November 15 and 16.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Zachary Arturo Meneses, 31, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and was released on $445 bail.Keith Victor Williams, 64, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and transporting an...

Cherokee County open poultry results announced

Results from the Open Poultry classes during the Cherokee County Fair have been announced. Grand Champion Large Fowl belongs to Michael Shepard and Reserve Champion Large Fowl belongs to Kendel Root.

Methods to control unwanted guests

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictAs the weather gets cooler many types of wildlife are preparing for winter.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 19•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and Military Avenue.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church...

Owen Prauser

Owen Prauser led the Columbus High School Chess team to a fourth place finish in the Columbus Chess Tournament Saturday. The Chanute High School “A” team won the tournament and Lamar, Missouri High School was second.

Drugs taken during break-in

Just before 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, officers with the Columbus Police Department were dispatched to Evan’s Drug Store at 116 W. Pine St. for an active commercial burglary alarm.

Thanksgiving donations accepted through Friday

Food donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets can be taken to the First Baptist Church located at 200 West Sycamore Street from 10 a.m. until noon, Wednesday, November 20 thru Friday, November 22.