June is ‘Industry Appreciation Month’

June is Kansas Business/ Industry Appreciation Month; the month we honor the hard-working Kansans who enhance the economy of our state and community of Columbus. The Columbus Chamber is urging all citizens to join in this important observance and salute local businesses in Columbus.

Plan to purchase advance armbands for County Fair

Are you, your kids or grandkids planning on taking in the carnival rides during fair, July 25 – 29? Purchase your armbands in advance, you will save dollars if you don’ wait to purchase on the fairgrounds. Parking passes will also be available and good all week of the fair.

Large turnout expected at ASR

The community will see a large number of outof- town alumni returning to their hometown June 30, July 1 and 2.

C of C: Front door to community

Are you Aware the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is the front door to your community?

Chamber Officers

President –Laura Lowry Greene, Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery President-elect — Becca DoByns-CHC/SEK Treasurer – Sydney Tyree, Labette Bank Director-Jean Pritchett Chamber Board Members Matt Case, Farmers Coop Dale Helwig-Cherokee County K-State Extension Sonja Duley-Commerce...

Tickets on sale for Titan throw drawing

The Columbus High School Alumni Association will be raffling off six Columbus Titan t-shirt throws on Saturday evening, July 1 during all school reunion. Raffle tickets are available now. Throws are on display for viewing, at American Bank, Commerce Bank and Labette Bank.

‘Hay Demonstration Day’ planned

Hay producers will have a unique opportunity to test drive hay Kubota harvesting equipment in an operating hay field on June 23. K-State Research and Extension, Wildcat District will have information on managing pastures and hay fields in the midst of drought conditions.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Seth K. Midasy, 33, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $595 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Mark Anthony Stockwell, 42, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for Cherokee County on charges of failure to appear and was released on $1,500 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, June 21 11:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Richard Wayne Stark, plea hearing, (criminal) 11:45 a.m. – Aaron Neil Willhite, sentencing, (criminal) Thursday, June 22 2 p.m. – State of Kansas Department of Children and Families ex rel. vs. Shawnte...