CALENDAR

Friday, October 4•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.•Titan Football Homecoming vs. Baxter Springs 7 p.m.Saturday, October 5•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post•Back the Badge barbecue. 10 a.m. in the parking lot...

Around the world in a Jeep travelers into record book

Last weekend an unusual lady showed up at the Big Iron Rally held at the Big Brutus facility near West Mineral.With a park full of adventurous souls, spending a week-end camping around the Brutus strip pit Patty Upton and her 1966 Jeep were celebrities.She had been a part of an adventure most of...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kimberly Lynn Archie, 64, was arrested Sunday by Columbus Police officers on charges of driving while suspended, driving under the influence and transporting an open container and is being held without bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s...

Real Estate transfers

Jeff and Deborah Woods, Scammon, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1003 North Indiana, Columbus, to Joan Buergin and Patricia Edmondson, Columbus. The deed was recorded.

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.

Results announced in 2024 Cherokee County Fair pre-judging

Results have been announced in the pre-fair judging (arts and crafts, woodworking, electric, and photography). Arts and Crafts Senior Grand Champion Emma Duling with Heritage Youth Association on her leatherwork. Senior Reserve Champion Emma Duling on her jewelry.

Chamber golf tournament October 13

The annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held at Brush Creek Golf and Grill Sunday, October 13.

Start planning scarecrow contest entries now

Thinking about doing a Scarecrow for Columbus Day?The Columbus Day committee is preparing for it 26th scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta. Last year, visitors to the festival strolled down Maple Street to view some 14 scarecrow creations.