Foods, nutrition results announced

Results have been announced in the 4-H Foods and Nutrition classes. Joshua Brown, Glittering Stones, had the Senior Champion Yeast. Parker Neely, Shamrock, was Reserve Champion in senior yeast. Junior Champion in yeast was awarded to Hadley Holmes, Lone Elm Beavers.

Placings posted in county 4-H, FFA, HYA swine classes

Results have been announced for the 4-H Swine classes. In Senior Fitting and Showing Brylie Johnson, Columbus Future Farmers of America, was Grand Champion. Caleb Hodge, Riverton FFA, was Reserve Champion.

Results announced in crops, garden divisions

Results have been announced in the Crops and Garden classes. Ryleigh Holmes, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Grand Champion in Crops. Reagan Holmes, Spring Valley Sparklers, was the Reserve Champion. Karsten Martin, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Grand Champion in Garden.

Titans of the Week

Cole Minor received the Callie Henson Memorial from Angel Tate and Ryan Lacen, Henson Family Friends, in the amount of $500 during the Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gym, May 19.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Sue Lynn Hamilton, 47, was arrested Sunday for another jurisdiction on warrants and was released on $250 bail. Justin Earl Braziel, 29, was arrested Saturday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $250 bail.

Area Accident Report

A two-vehicle accident occurred August 15 at approximately 9:10 p.m. A 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Joey Chuck Wells Jr., 48, Columbus, was traveling south on North East Avenue. A 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Ashton Kay Marie Hymer, 24, Columbus, was traveling north.

Weather conditions create problem with some grasses

The phenomenon of prussic acid and its cautionary tale are well documented. Also known as hydrocyanic acid or hydrogen cyanide, certain weather conditions create this problem in some types of grasses; sorghum, sudangrass, sorghum-sudan hybrids, johnsongrass and other fast-growing forages.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, August 23 9 a.m. -In the matter of the Estate of Cherie N. Paige, hearing (probate). 11:30 a.m.- State of Kansas vs. Sara Elizabeth Barnes, probation violation (criminal). 1 p.m.- Department of Children and Families et al. vs. Camelia Johnson,...

Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers investigated a report of fleeing or attempting to elude, unlawful registration and vehicle liability insurance required July 27at 803 N. Columbus St. Galena Police officers investigated a report of possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs, use or possess drug paraphernalia...

Authorities seek help after hit, run

A pedestrian, 60-yearold Gary Wayne LaTurner of Galena was walking near the 2.9 mile marker on the shoulder of K-66 at approximately 11:24 p.m. An east bound 2017 Ford Raptor drove on to the shoulder striking LaTurner and proceeded without stopping. LaTurner was taken to the Derfelt Funeral Home.