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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.
Character’s late husband leaves package at bookstore

Character’s late husband leaves package at bookstore

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Character’s late husband leaves package at bookstore

Lorna Stover
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Love to ReadDuring my required “down time” this Spring, I had plenty of time to read and sew, read and sew.Here are several titles with a brief summary that entertained me: “This Book Made Me Think of You” written by Libby Page.
Additional symbols adorning tombstones

Additional symbols adorning tombstones

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Additional symbols adorning tombstones

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Genealogy CornerAs I decorated the graves of deceased members of my family in two different cemeteries over the Memorial Day weekend, I noticed other symbols on tombstones which were not mentioned in last week’s article.To Christians the greatest symbolic message is the cross or crucifix which...
Emergency personnel were busy late Sunday night and early Monday morning performing water rescues of people who had driven into high water. Cody Burton, Dylan Koehler and Korey Lucian were among the firefighters from Columbus. Photo courtesy Columbus Fire Department.

Emergency personnel were busy late Sunday night and early Monday morning performing water rescues of people who had driven into high water. Cody Burton, Dylan Koehler and Korey Lucian were among the firefighters from Columbus. Photo courtesy Columbus Fire Department.

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Emergency

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Cherokee County Health Department officials have temporarily moved their offices to 120 South Deleware in Columbus. Plans are to remain in the temporary location until the new offices are completed.

Cherokee County Health Department officials have temporarily moved their offices to 120 South Deleware in Columbus. Plans are to remain in the temporary location until the new offices are completed.

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Health department moves

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Cherokee County Health Department moved to their temporary location at 120 South Delaware Avenue in Columbus this past weekend and have started seeing clients.The current building is slated to be demolished to make room for a new building that was approved by the county commissioners earlier...
Little Balkans SAR chapter, Pittsburg donated books to the Columbus Library in honor of the America 250 celebration. The chapter is pleased to support the library and contribute to the community’s recognition of this historic milestone. Those present for the donation were Martin Dupslaff, Piper Hayes, Rick Parmele and John Gilpin. Courtesy photo.

Little Balkans SAR chapter, Pittsburg donated books to the Columbus Library in honor of the America 250 celebration. The chapter is pleased to support the library and contribute to the community’s recognition of this historic milestone. Those present for the donation were Martin Dupslaff, Piper Hayes, Rick Parmele and John Gilpin. Courtesy photo.

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Donated books

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Little Balkans SAR chapter, Pittsburg donated books to the Columbus Library in honor of the America 250 celebration. The chapter is pleased to support the library and contribute to the community’s recognition of this historic milestone.

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Record rainfall causes flooding, heat advisory

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Rains fell overnight June 7 and 8 dousing the county with amounts topping nearly 8” in the northern portions of the county.Many residents awoke Monday morning to find driveways, roads, basements and in some cases living rooms flooded.
It has been several years since the last Columbus Area Churches picnic, but that will change June 14. Head over to City Park for food, fun and music.

It has been several years since the last Columbus Area Churches picnic, but that will change June 14. Head over to City Park for food, fun and music.

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CAC picnic in park returns

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 14. The Columbus Area Churches are having a Picnic at the Park. The picnic was an annual event put on by the C.A.C every fall until around 2019 as Covid came and there hasn’t been one since.But, June 14 at 5 p.m. that will all change.
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