labette County Jail Report

Michael Anthony Soliz, 34, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for another state agency and is being held without bail.Dustin Joe Kirkendoll, 33, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on $1,275 bail.The Information presented in this column...

Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, August 26 at 4 p.m.Chris J. Anderson, 49, Columbus, is scheduled for review on charges of disorderly conduct, obstructing legal process or official duty and consumption on private...

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

Our own worst student

According to Elizabeth Lesser, there is a sign on the wall of the Esalen Institute in California which says “Esalen’s Law: (1) You always teach others what you most need to learn yourself.(2) You are your own worst student.” This rings true to my experience as a teacher (and as a student).

CALENDAR

Friday, August 23•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 24•Southeast High School annual Football Lawn Chair Scrimmage 9 a.m. The scrimmage will be on the football practice field, located west of Southeast High School.

City approves program to demolish buildings

Thanks to a local benefactor, the City of Columbus has a new program to help demolish decayed or dilapidated residential and commercial buildings including out buildings or garages.The City Council, with a unanimous vote, approved the program which will help pay the cost of the demolitions.Mayor...

Nominations sought for Baxter Springs sports hall of fame

The Baxter Springs High School Sports Hall of Fame is accepting public nominations, for the class of 2024.The deadline for submission is September 1.Forms are available on the Baxter Springs USD 508 website, and at the Board of Education office, 1108 Military during business hours.If you would like...

Smith announces his retirement

The Columbus USD 493 Board of Education accepted the retirement resignation of Dr. Brian Smith at their August 12 board meeting.Dr. Smith’s resignation will become effective at the conclusion of the 2024 -25 school year.Dr. Smith came to Columbus in 2018 as superintendent after serving many years...

Galena police officers injured on welfare check

A request for welfare check at a residence in Galena Wednesday afternoon resulted in injuries to two officers.Galena Police officers responded to the house located on the Northwest corner of 11th and Main.Two officers made contact with 49-year old Jeffrey Allen Johnson and determined the court had...