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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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.

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July 1 Commissioners meeting minutes

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

ConveneChair Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

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labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Jason Dean Cook, 45, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and is being held in lieu of $648.50 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department and includes arrests made...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Kevin Levi Asher Cox, 21, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, transporting an open container, interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $2,956 bail.Joseph Russell Jones, 53,...

Premium auction brings $91,800

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Premium auction brings $91,800

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The 2024 Cherokee County American Legion Fair and Reunion, came to a close Saturday night, with the livestock premiums sale bringing the curtain down as usual.The 4-H, Heritage Youth Association and Future Farmers of America Premium Livestock Auction saw bidders pay $91,800 in premiums to the...

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Former residents establish shoe fund

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Student-athletes at Columbus Unified High School who qualify and are in need of athletic shoes for school sports activities will soon have a way to get a pair - all at no cost to the student or the student’s family.The Titan Ultimate Feet Fund, also known as “TUFF”, has been established to support...

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Library to host back to school bingo

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Back to school bingo for kids will be held at the Columbus Public Library, Thursday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.Prizes will include backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, pencil pouches and other school related items Want an extra bingo card?

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Derrick Mein competes in his second Olympics

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

As the Paris 2024 Olympics get underway, Derrick Mein, will be shooting in his second Olympic Games.With grandparents formerly living in Cherokee County and Derrick’s parents lifelong Southeast Kansas residents Derrick will be competing for America.Mein, a 2004 graduate of Girard High School he...

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Tuesday, July 30•Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates at Columbus Community Building 6 p.m.•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,...

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Benefit dinner being held for Saporito family

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

A benefit dinner and silent auction for the family of Chad Saporito will be held Thursday, August 1 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The pulled pork sandwich luncheon will be held in the 4-H Building.Carry outs and deliveries may be called in at 620674-1612.

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