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Crossland Construction gets training grant

Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $500,000 has been awarded to eight entities across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships.The southeast region winner was Crossland Construction, Columbus, Cherokee...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024Friday, November 8 •Titan Football at Prairie View 7 p.m, Saturday, November 9•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, November 10•Attend the church of your choice.Monday, November...
GOP sweeps local, state, national races

GOP sweeps local, state, national races

GOP sweeps local, state, national races

For the first time in nearly 20 years all the elected offices in the Cherokee County Courthouse will be filled by members of the Republican Party.Six county department heads were open, two were contested which led to one of the largest voter turnouts in recent years.According to the report issued...

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon
Band director Gae Phillips congratulates two of the winners of the Zombie run sponsored by the Columbus High School Band. The Zombie Run is looked forward to by many runners in the area.

Band director Gae Phillips congratulates two of the winners of the Zombie run sponsored by the Columbus High School Band. The Zombie Run is looked forward to by many runners in the area.

Chicken noodle dinner at St. Rose Thursday

A chicken noodle dinner fundraiser will be held by the Knights of Columbus #9999.The event will be held Thursday, November 7 at St. Rose Parish Hall located at 129 N. Kansas Ave. in Columbus.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jason Ray Canady, 40, was arrested Sunday on a warrant or Ottawa County and is being held without bail.Jocelyn Danielle Jameson, 48, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and is being held without bail.Ross Daniel Eiland, 52, was...

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.