Stained glass to be returned to church

The Columbus First Christian Church at the corner of Pennsylvania and Elm celebrated it’s hundredth birthday just four years ago and early this year the congregation voted to do a complete remodeling of the historic church.Just a few years ago the large pipe organ was refurbished which began the...

Library aids voter registration

The Columbus Public Library will be taking part in National Voter Registration Day today September 17, as a community partner.The library will be nonpartisan and will not promote policies, parties or candidates.“We will be here to provide resources to our patrons, which will include forms to...

Football contest winners

Most of last week’s winners repeated this week in the tops three spots. However overall the scores were much closer as there were only 20 points between the first place and last place.Earl Eddington edged Carolyn by two points for the top spot.

Community Volunteer award presented to Way by Baxter Chamber

A new community volunteer award has been established by the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Woman charged in fentanyl death

A Webb City, Missouri woman has been formally charged in the Fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Columbus man.Patrick Stephens was found dead at a home in Columbus on the morning of July 2, and an autopsy determined he died from Fentanyl Intoxication.Since that time, the Cherokee County...

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.

CALENDAR

Friday, September 13•Weir 89th Annual Homecoming Free Bean and Chili Feed 5 p.m. in Weir City Park. Homecoming Royalty coronation 6:30 p.m. on the Bandstand.

Amos sentenced 16 years in prison

A former Cherokee County man will be heading to prison following a sentencing hearing in court Tuesday morning.Charles L. Amos, 63, homeless, received a 16year sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of Attempted Aggravated Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.On the morning of June 9, 2023,...