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Labette County Jail Report

Joshua Alan Noble, 41, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on charges of aggravated domestic battery; choke in rude manner, criminal deprivation of property; motor vehicle, aggravated kidnapping, violation of protection order and interference with law enforcement and is being held...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Tyler Jordan Cobb, 33, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while suspended and driving under the influence and was released on $2,500 bail.
Pulling the full 30 feet, Anna Son placed first in the five-year-old division at the annual Pedal Tractor Pull July 25. Lillian Hale placed second with a pull of 25 feet 6 inches. Kyra Lacen placed third with four feet 11 ½ inches.

Pulling the full 30 feet, Anna Son placed first in the five-year-old division at the annual Pedal Tractor Pull July 25. Lillian Hale placed second with a pull of 25 feet 6 inches. Kyra Lacen placed third with four feet 11 ½ inches.

Farm Bureau sponsors 25th annual pedal tractor pull

Farm Bureau sponsors 25th annual pedal tractor pull
The 4-H dog show was held Tuesday of Fair Week. Airauna Sharp received Grand Champion in intermediate showmanship. Michael Shepard was Reserve Champion in Senior Showmanship and Charles Sharp was Grand Champion in Senior Showmanship. Photo by Destynne Goff.

The 4-H dog show was held Tuesday of Fair Week. Airauna Sharp received Grand Champion in intermediate showmanship. Michael Shepard was Reserve Champion in Senior Showmanship and Charles Sharp was Grand Champion in Senior Showmanship. Photo by Destynne Goff.

Dog showmanship ribbons awarded at Cherokee County Fair

Dog showmanship ribbons awarded at Cherokee County Fair
Kennedy Bullard received a $100 Coterie Scholarship during the Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 19. Rebecca Stone, Coffeyville Community College, Columbus Campus, presented the award.

Kennedy Bullard received a $100 Coterie Scholarship during the Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 19. Rebecca Stone, Coffeyville Community College, Columbus Campus, presented the award.

Titans of the Week

Titans of the Week

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Tuesday, August 1 •LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Extension Office. •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Community free lunch at St. Rose Parish Hall 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drive through only.
Coleman resigns as County Attorney

Coleman resigns as County Attorney

Coleman resigns as County Attorney

Following ten years serving in the Cherokee County Attorney’s office Nathan Coleman submitted his resignation to the County Commissioners and the County Clerk Monday morning. He said he could not reveal his new position but did say he would still be serving the public as a prosecutor.
Heritage Youth Association member Katherine King received a $1,200 premium as the Grand Champion Rabbits from Jay Hatfield Motor Sports. She is the daughter Ross and Charla King, rural Columbus. There were just two entries in the Rabbit premium sale and they brought a total premium of $1,400.

Heritage Youth Association member Katherine King received a $1,200 premium as the Grand Champion Rabbits from Jay Hatfield Motor Sports. She is the daughter Ross and Charla King, rural Columbus. There were just two entries in the Rabbit premium sale and they brought a total premium of $1,400.

Heritage Youth Association

Heritage Youth Association

Five Mile Avenue closed for three weeks

Five Mile Avenue east of Baxter Springs was scheduled to close yesterday (July 31) according to the Kansas Department of Transporation (KDOT). During the closure a tie-in to the new alignment of U.S. 166 will be constructed. A new crossroad pipe will also be installed on the road.
Shamrock 4-H Club member Samantha Ohmart, daughter of Bub and Angel Tate, of rural Columbus received a premium of $2,900 for her Grand Champion Feeder Calf from Dr. Robert Herron Regional Dentistry. This is the 35th year Dr. Herron has purchased a Grand Champion at the premium auction. There were 12 feeder calves in the sale which brought $15.000 in total premium bids.

Shamrock 4-H Club member Samantha Ohmart, daughter of Bub and Angel Tate, of rural Columbus received a premium of $2,900 for her Grand Champion Feeder Calf from Dr. Robert Herron Regional Dentistry. This is the 35th year Dr. Herron has purchased a Grand Champion at the premium auction. There were 12 feeder calves in the sale which brought $15.000 in total premium bids.

Fair premium sale brings $90,750

The 2023 Cherokee County American Legion Fair and Reunion, came to a close Saturday night, the livestock premiums sale brought the curtain down as usual. The 4-H, HYA and FFA Market Livestock Auction saw bidders pay $90,750 in premiums to the young exhibitors.