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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Cassidy Dawn Schoonover, 38, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of theft by deception and was released on $595 bail.
The Columbus VFW Auxiliary donated toys to the Columbus Fire Department Shop with a fireman campaign. Firefighter Juston Grafel accepted the toys for the Columbus Fire Department. Peggy Britt president of the VFW Auxiliary gave the toys to the Fire Department because they were no longer have their kids Christmas Party. Jim Oberbeck Commander of the Columbus VFW Post attended the exchange.

The Columbus VFW Auxiliary donated toys to the Columbus Fire Department Shop with a fireman campaign. Firefighter Juston Grafel accepted the toys for the Columbus Fire Department. Peggy Britt president of the VFW Auxiliary gave the toys to the Fire Department because they were no longer have their kids Christmas Party. Jim Oberbeck Commander of the Columbus VFW Post attended the exchange.

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Christmas cards fade from popularity over last century

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Over the past century one traditions has certainly diminished in popularity, that being the exchanging of Christmas Cards. Not only did people exchange cards they kept them as memorable possessions.

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Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Larry P. Grant, Plattsburg, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 208 Janette, Street, West Mineral, to Erik and Cindy Morris, West Mineral. The deed was recorded November 15, 2023.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17 NIV

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17 NIV

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Preparing for Christmas

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Friday, December 22, 2023
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, many of us will be preparing to travel, or preparing our homes to welcome loved ones. This parallels what Christmas celebrates, for Jesus’ family, Mary and Joseph, were also undertaking a journey, one with unexpected complications.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
Friday, December 22 •Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m. Saturday, December 23 •Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Galena Christian Church 10th and Main 4 p.m. Begins with a meal followed by meeting. Sunday, December 24 •Attend the church of your choice.

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Quilts delivered by sewing group

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Nearly 50 quilts and blankets were delivered to Medicalodges of Columbus last week by the Cherokee County Catholics, knitting, crocheting and sewing group. “We just decided this was a project we could do before Christmas,” said Karen Langerot. “That would be appreciated and worthwhile.”

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City okays contract for future plan

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Friday, December 22, 2023
A contract to provide a comprehensive plan for the city of Columbus was approved by the City Council Monday night. The contract with a Kansas City Firm known as Confluence after requesting proposals from several companies offering plans, they received two.
Residents at Medicalodges of Columbus will be a little warmer this year thanks to the Cherokee County Knitting Crocheting and Sewing Group. They provided blankets for the patients at the care facility. The patients accepting the gifts were Sally Saporito, Imy Jones, Jean Swain, Joanna Parsons, Ge Ge Sachetta. Those delivering the handiwork were Cindy Gleason, Jacob Holden, Gina Peak, Joleen Walden and Karen Langerot.

Residents at Medicalodges of Columbus will be a little warmer this year thanks to the Cherokee County Knitting Crocheting and Sewing Group. They provided blankets for the patients at the care facility. The patients accepting the gifts were Sally Saporito, Imy Jones, Jean Swain, Joanna Parsons, Ge Ge Sachetta. Those delivering the handiwork were Cindy Gleason, Jacob Holden, Gina Peak, Joleen Walden and Karen Langerot.

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Residents at Medicalodges of Columbus

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Residents at Medicalodges of Columbus

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Support local businesses this holiday season

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, and we all will be doing some shopping – some more than others. It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot right here in Columbus.
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