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Friday, June 28 •Columbus Museum ground breaking 3 p.m.•Meet the Republican Sheriff Candidates. 6:30 p.m. at the Galena Senior and Event Center.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, June 29•Galena sixth annual Big Bang. 210 W. 13th in Galena.

Barker convicted of first degree murder

A guilty verdict for first-degree murder was handed down by a Cherokee County jury Wednesday, after a three-day jury trial.Billy Barker, 50, Galena, shot and killed Levi Porter, 27, Riverton April 18, 2023 in the 800 block of North Columbus Street in Galena.Barker was also found guilty of being a...

There is something about the way the Columbus Rodeo

There is something about the way the Columbus Rodeo begins, with the American Flag and everyone singing the Star Spangled Banner. Gracie Hall started this year’s event with a trip around the arena.

Planning Commission elects officers

Officers were elected by the Columbus Planning Commission during their regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening.Thomas Niegisch, af-ter being installed for his second term on the commission, was elected chairperson and Jessie Cain was elected vice-chairperson.

Commissioners hear about ‘30 x 30’ plan

Three members of the American Stewards of Liberty (ASL) spoke to the Cherokee County Commissioners, recently with a concern that the federal government will be supporting a plan known as the 30 x 30 program.It is advanced by environmental activists calling for the permanent protection of 30-percent...

Fair armbands now on sale

Cherokee County Fair advance armbands are available now for purchase through the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

Deadline for candidate forum questions July 29

The Public Affairs committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum Tuesday evening, July 30 at the community building, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Candidates running for county and state positions will be invited to participate.The Chamber is asking that questions...

Columbus condemns two city properties

Two properties in the city of Columbus have been condemned for violation of the city codes.The structures at 526 West Walnut and 327 North Florida both are cited with “major structural defects” along with many other code violations according to the city notice to property owners.The owners have 30...