Candidate filing now open
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Qualified candidates planning to run for public office may now file in the Cherokee County Clerks office during regular business hours.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Sheriff’s Deputy Evan Duckett escorts Brian Stewart into the Cherokee County Jail after Stewart was found guilty of sex crimes.
Sheriff’s Deputy Evan Duckett
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Sheriff’s Deputy Evan Duckett escorts Brian Stewart into the Cherokee County Jail after Stewart was found guilty of sex crimes.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
County wants return to Nixle alert system
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After several years with the Nixle Mass Notification Software company Cherokee County Emergency Management had decided to change the software provider to Genasys for the future.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Guilty verdict in rape trial
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It took a Cherokee County Jury nearly six and a half hours to deliberate Thursday before announcing their verdict following the two-day criminal trial of a Columbus man who had been accused of multiple sex crimes against a child.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The newly elected Cherokee County Extension Board members held their first meeting Thursday night in the Extension office board room. Members include Jessi Cain, Brycen Hale, Rodney Oels, Kim Scott, NaCole Capron, Greg Jones. (front) Lori Scott, Scott Williams and E.D. Stone.
The newly elected Cherokee County Extension Board members
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The newly elected Cherokee County Extension Board members held their first meeting Thursday night in the Extension office board room. Members include Jessi Cain, Brycen Hale, Rodney Oels, Kim Scott, NaCole Capron, Greg Jones. (front) Lori Scott, Scott Williams and E.D. Stone.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The political season officially opened Tuesday
The political season officially opened Tuesday
News Staff
The political season officially opened Tuesday as these two candidates were filing for office. County Clerk Rebecca Brassart was filing for re-election and Karen Johnston will be running for Register of Deeds. Current Register of Deeds Barbara Bilke will not be filing as she is retiring.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Cherokee County Jail Report
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Jose Manuel Gutierrez, 22, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
Antonio Alonzia Paris, 47, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $500 bail.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Prom dress resale to benefit 4-H scholarships
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A special prom dress resale event is planned by Cherokee County 4-H.
Do you want to purchase a formal dress for an upcoming event? Or do you have a homecoming or prom dress you would like to sell? If the answer to either of those questions is “yes” this is the event for you.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Blessing boxes available in county
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What is a blessing box? A blessing box might contain food and hygiene and other items and is stocked by donations from the community.
People are encouraged to “give a little, take a little”. The idea is to help those who have a need.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer presented long time postal carrier Martin White with a certificate recognizing his years of service and celebrating his retirement. White began in 1997 as a temporary substitute rural carrier. White has spent his entire career in Columbus. Courtesy photo.
Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer
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Columbus Post Master Tyler Speer
Friday, January 5, 2024