Job search assistance at County Health Department

Southeast KANSASWORKS announces its participation in the upcoming WIC Appointments at the Cherokee County Health Department at 110 E. Walnut St., in Columbus.

Miniature chest holding spools of thread sat on counter in country store

In the old days when clothes were sewn and mended at home instead of bought ready-made, spools of thread were household essentials. You would see a spool cabinet in any country store, usually on the counter.

Replacing storm damaged trees

Needing a quick-growing tree thanks to storm damage? Not so fast. With the recent storm damage, some people need to find replacement trees. Fast-growing plants can be a blessing when you need something in your landscape as soon as possible, but come with their own set of drawbacks.

City of Columbus July 17 council meeting minutes

The City Council of Columbus, met July 17, at 6:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Tom Pryor, Stephanie Farstvedt, Wiley Sanders, and Kathy Doherty. Council members absent: Lindsay Shoemaker.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, August 14 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Billy Joe Long vs. Tiffine Long, dismissal, (domestic) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Jeannette L. Philippe, dismissal, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of James P. Wilson,...

Extension agents, staff work with volunteers on 4-H events

K-State extension agents and staff work with community volunteers to help with 4-H events before and during the County Fairs in our area. These experiences can teach valuable skills, responsibility, and leadership to the younger generation.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kadin Leroy Turner, 25, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $443 bail.