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Sidewalk construction continues at the corner of Magnolia and Maple streets. The Safe Route to School program first phase in beginning to improve the appearance of Maple Street.

Pool having good season

A report to the Columbus City Council Monday night by City Clerk Ruth Hutley indicated the Columbus City Swimming Pool is having a good year.

Servsafe training for food handlers

Kansas State Research and Extension Wildcat District is conducting a ServSafe Food Handler education program on July 19 at 3 p.m. The training will be held at Stockyard Café in Fredonia. Preregistration is required by July 14, 2023. Register online at https://bit.ly/Wildcatpay .

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, July 5 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Alberta Jeannine Simpson, hearing, (probate) Thursday, July 6 9 a.m. – Kellie Hooker vs. Bonnie Tackett, bench trial, (civil) Friday, July 7 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Mark Wayne Parker, status...
Arrest made in attempted

Arrest made in attempted

Arrest made in attempted

Two local businesses reported incidents with an individual at closing time Saturday which resulted in the arrest of the 41-year old suspect.

Freedom Fest 5K Saturday

The 2023 Columbus Freedom Fest 5K Run/ Walk and 1-Mile Kid’s Fun Run are returning this year under the sponsorship of The Columbus Unified High School Lady Titan Softball Team and the Co- lumbus Rec Commission The runs will be held on Saturday, July 8.

Current antique prices

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Baxter Springs man sentenced

After pleading guilty to aggravated criminal damage to property earlier this month, Brandon Mc-Coy, 44, of Baxter Springs, was sentenced to prison. On June 23, McCoy was ordered to serve 37 months’ imprisonment for his involvement in the November 29, 2022 crime.

Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers investigated a report of driving under the influence, possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body. Offense occurred March 25 at 700 S. Wood.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kevin Lee Ryan, 35, was arrested Tuesday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $511 bail.