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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Larry Eugene Wilson, 56, was arrested Thursday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $5,100 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, August 4, 2023

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, August 7 9 a.m. – Eddie Farrar vs. Kansas Department of Revenue, dismissal, (civil) 10 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of William Venard Martin, scheduling conference, (probate) 11 a.m. – Autovest LLC vs. Tracy Clifton, motion, (miscellaneous...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Mallori Marie Lloyd, 27, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving with expired license and was released on $228.50 bail. Robert Kyle Bruce, 32, was admitted to the Labette County Law Enforcement Center Tuesday to serve a sentence for the city of Chetopa.

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Boil order issued in city of Columbus

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Friday, August 4, 2023

A water boil order was issued by the city of Columbus Wednesday evening and the water system was shut down leaving residents without water for several hours.

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Governor appoints 6th District judge

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Sarah E. Stewart of Spring Hill, Kansas, to a judgeship position in the Sixth Judicial District. The position was created through the retirement of Judge Steven C. Montgomery.

Compass graduates 25 local students

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Compass graduates 25 local students

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Friday, August 4, 2023

The inaugural Compass Academy Network graduation ceremony for the new Columbus CAN summer enrichment program students was held Monday in the auditorium at Columbus Unified High School.

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County man arrested for aggravated battery

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Friday, August 4, 2023

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was requested to conduct an investigation into a physical altercation which led to a rural Columbus man seeking medical attention at a Joplin area hospital.

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CALENDAR

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Friday, August 4, 2023

AUGUST 4, 2023 Friday, August 4 •Community free lunch at St. Rose Parish Hall 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drive through only. No inside seating Saturday, August 5 •Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post Sunday, August 6 •Attend the church of your choice.

The Good Sam's Club Band, playing 50's and 60's music, will perform during the Columbus Day Festival in October.

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Chamber says 'thank you'

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

On behalf of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce let us say “thank you” to the American Legion Fair Association for the work they did in putting together another great Cherokee County Fair. We know it is not the snap of the finger it appears, and 2023 has had many challenges.

Little Miss Columbus 2022 Elayna Henson and Little Mr. Columbus 2022 Kyler Huston.

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Registration for Little Mister, Miss contest open

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

It is time to register your child or grandchild for the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest for 2023, to be held during the Columbus Day Festival. Boys and girls must be between the ages of three and five years of age and reside in the Columbus USD 493 district.

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