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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Nathaniel Wayne Wray, 41, was arrested Monday by Columbus Police officers on five counts of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $1,167 bail.
Megan Stewart Felt, program Director of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott shows the Sheridan Homemakers a panel from the Irena Sendler exhibit. Felt was one of three Uniontown students who discovered Sendler’s story. Photo courtesy of Evon Goettel.

Megan Stewart Felt, program Director of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott shows the Sheridan Homemakers a panel from the Irena Sendler exhibit. Felt was one of three Uniontown students who discovered Sendler’s story. Photo courtesy of Evon Goettel.

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Sheridan Homemakers visit Sendler exhibit

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Sheridan Homemakers traveled to Fort Scott recently to visit the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. A key feature of the Center is its Irena Sendler Exhibit.

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Veteran’s tribute planned at St. Mary’s Colgan

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Friday, October 27, 2023
The St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic High School theater students under the direction of Lola Wade will perform a tribute performance to the United States Veterans of the Armed Forces The performance will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, November 13 in the auditorium of the St. Mary’s Colgan High School.

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Knights of Columbus chicken noodle dinner set

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Friday, October 27, 2023
A chicken noodle fundraiser is planned by the Knights of Columbus #9999. Drop by the St. Rose Parish Hall Thursday, November 2, for lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or dinner 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Menu will include chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and a dessert for a donation of $8.
Marcus Harmon-Tsinhnahjinnie, 2015 graduate of Columbus Unified High School, recently graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. He is currently employed by Columbus Police Department. Sgt. Kyle Clark attended the graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo.

Marcus Harmon-Tsinhnahjinnie, 2015 graduate of Columbus Unified High School, recently graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. He is currently employed by Columbus Police Department. Sgt. Kyle Clark attended the graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Making a recipe smaller

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Have you ever wondered how to make a recipe with fewer serving sizes? While casseroles and side dishes can allow more flexibility in ingredient measurements some dishes like breads and cakes require more precise measurements. Here are a few tips that can help make the process successful and safe.

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Cherokee County Commissioners September 26 meeting minutes

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, September 25, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., in Columbus, County Commissioner Lorie Johnson opened the...
Check state and federal laws before buying or selling anything made from animal hide or taxidermy.

Check state and federal laws before buying or selling anything made from animal hide or taxidermy.

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Some furniture made with zebra legs, feet

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Friday, October 27, 2023
If a piece of furniture is described as having paw or claw feet, it usually means they were carved or molded. For some pieces, like this table, furniture “legs” and “feet” can be taken literally.

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Confinement of cows keep producers in business

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Consecutive years of drought have prompted beef producers to think outside the box. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, Kansas State University Beef Systems Specialist, says making the decision to put cows in confinement could help producers stay in the business.
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