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Fair dog show results announced

The 2024 4-H, Future Farmers of Amerca and Heritage Youth Association and Open Dog show placings have been announced.Senior Champion Dog Showmanship Jadeyn Ivey with Spring Valley Sparklers and Senior Reserve Champion Dog Showmanship Kendel Root with Independent.

Cherokee County 4-H horse show results

Results have been announced for the 4-H/Future Farmers of America and Heritage Youth Association horse show held July 20.Senior Grand Champion Horse Showmanship Gracie Hall with Spring Valley Sparklers and Senior Reserve Champion Horse Showmanship Madisen Rand with Spring Valley...

Deer management workshop planned

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictA White-tailed Deer Biology and Management workshop which will focus on White-tailed deer biology, habitat management, supplemental feeding, population management and disease will be held Thursday, November...

Ribbons awarded in Cherokee County 2024 swine classes

Results have been posted for the 4-H, Future Farmers of America and / Heritage Youth Association and Open Hog show.Grand Champion Senior Showmanship Ethan Hodge with Spring Valley Sparklers and Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship Tony Hodge III with Spring Valley Sparklers.
Many of the booths at the annual Halloween trunk or treat event decorated with creative costumes and banners. Alice and candy corn were part of this booth.

Many of the booths at the annual Halloween trunk or treat event decorated with creative costumes and banners. Alice and candy corn were part of this booth.

Nominate now for Chris Award

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Chris Award.Every year, after the announcement, someone should have been nominated. If they are not nominated, they can’t be the recipient.

Chamber Officers

President - Becca DoByns, Community Health Center of SEK President-elect, Rebecca Spooner, State Farm Insurance Treasurer - Sonja Duley, Commerce Bank Past president - Laura Lowry Greene, Maple Uncommon Guest HouseDirector-Jean PritchettChamber Board MembersAngie Saporito, Mercy Hospital Columbus...

CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 5 •LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Office.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.Wednesday, November 6•Baxter Springs Kiwanis...
Glenn J. Koster, Sr. and Charlcie were parked in front of the County Courthouse after Glenn walked from Oswego to Columbus recently. He is currently walking across Kansas.

Glenn J. Koster, Sr. and Charlcie were parked in front of the County Courthouse after Glenn walked from Oswego to Columbus recently. He is currently walking across Kansas.

Walking for foster children

What began as a weight loss program in 2011 for a former reporter from St. Johns Kansas has turned into an obsession with walking.Glenn J. Koster, Sr. stopped at the Courthouse in Columbus last weekend after completing a walk from the Labette Courthouse in Oswego that morning.Though this was not a...