Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Fred Glen Weaver, Kingston, Okla., conveyed a deed to the property located at 4336 Southeast Black Jack Road, Baxter Springs to Charlie D. Weaver II, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded August 4, 2023.

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Friday, August 25 Southeast Football Jamboree at Cherryvale 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 27 •Attend the church of your choice Monday, August 28 •Columbus City Court meets in City Council Chamber at 4 p.m. •The Columbus Lions Club meets at Maple UnCommon Guest House and Gallery at 6 p.m. •Columbus...

Vanlandingham wins NRHA Million Dollar Challenge

The only rider to be a three time NRBC triple crown winner twice, Jason Vanlandingham took first place in The Run For a Million Challenge held in Las Vegas, Nevada last week-end. The horse Best Shine was owned by Vanlandingham as a yearling colt before he sold it to Robert Santagata.

Despite recent rains county in drought

Just a few days after Cherokee County received more than six-inches of rain Governor Laura Kelly added Cherokee County to the drought warning area. The drought declaration placed 55 counties into an emergency status, 18 counties in a warning status and 32 into a watch status.

Last chance for Little Miss, Mister sign-up

The last chance to register for the 2023 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest is Monday August 28. The winners will be crowned Friday night as the Columbus Day Festival opens. Boys and girls must be between the ages of three and five years of age and reside in the Columbus USD 493.

Pancake breakfast planned for CDF

Are you getting up early on Saturday morning for all of the Columbus Day/ Hot Air Balloon activities? You need a good breakfast to get yourself up and going, Drop by the First United Methodist Church, 320 W. Maple for pancakes and sausage.

Ways to be active with limited time

No time to be active in the Chamber? In less than two hours, you can: Attend one of the Chamber’s luncheons held the second Wednesday of each month or attend a business seminar or session.

New sponsor for corn hole event

The Corn Hole Tournament will be returning in 2023 for the Columbus Day Festival Saturday, October 7. The tournament will have a new location on the square and will be sponsored by Crossland Construction Company with an added $1,000 in prize money.