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Jadeyn Ivey a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers, was named the Senior 4-H’er of the year. A ten year member of 4-H Jadeyn has been involved in Style Review, photography, cooking, arts and crafts, goats, breeding cattle, market lamb and the dog project. She is always been quick to help the younger kids and strives to make the best better.

Jadeyn Ivey a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers, was named the Senior 4-H’er of the year. A ten year member of 4-H Jadeyn has been involved in Style Review, photography, cooking, arts and crafts, goats, breeding cattle, market lamb and the dog project. She is always been quick to help the younger kids and strives to make the best better.

Jadeyn Ivey

Jadeyn Ivey
Abbott elected as Baxter mayor

Abbott elected as Baxter mayor

Abbott elected as Baxter mayor

A new mayor will take the gavel in Baxter Springs was the result in one of the few contested races in Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results indicated challenger Kelly Abbott defeated Baxter Springs Mayor Sherry Brown by a 22 vote margin.

KDOT says Highway 160/400 now open

The re-opening of U.S. 160/400 planned for yesterday was postponed until today by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) due to an equipment failure. Traffic will be switched on the U.S. 166/400 realignment and expansion project in Cherokee County.

Election canvass Monday

The official canvass of the election will be held Monday November 13 in the Commissioners Room of the Cherokee County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. The results of the November 7 election will be canvassed and qualified write-in vote recipients will be announced.

Christmas celebration planned November 29

The Christmas Celebration committee and members of the Columbus Chamber of Columbus have announced plans for the annual Christmas Celebration with the theme of “Visit the North Pole”. The Christmas Celebration will be Wednesday evening, November 29.

Santa says important to shop local businesses

Santa wants to remind you to shop local during the coming Holiday Season. Santa’s reasons are: Local business owners donate more to local charities and to community people from Columbus for better customer service.

Educator Hall of Fame seeks nominees

events than non-local owners. Local businesses hire The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is asking for nominations for the “Education Hall of Fame” award.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Curtis Wayne Keaton, 36, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and is being held in lieu of $445 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Mallori Marie Lloyd, 27, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while suspended, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released on $1,648 bail.