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Everybody was helping at the very successful 4-H building fund raiser June 7. The funds will be used to remodel the building. Elle Jesse had the job of putting bread sticks in the spaghetti dinner.

Everybody was helping at the very successful 4-H building fund raiser June 7. The funds will be used to remodel the building. Elle Jesse had the job of putting bread sticks in the spaghetti dinner.

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Everybody was helping at the very successful 4-H building fund raiser June 7

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Everybody was helping at the very successful 4-H building fund raiser June 7. The funds will be used to remodel the building. Elle Jesse had the job of putting bread sticks in the spaghetti dinner.
4-H’er Kate Martin watches as Rhonda Herrenbruck pours the spaghetti from the large cooking pot into the serving pan. Several different places were used to cook the spaghetti as the amount was overwhelming. The 4-H clubs are hoping to remodel the 4-H club building built in 1991.

4-H’er Kate Martin watches as Rhonda Herrenbruck pours the spaghetti from the large cooking pot into the serving pan. Several different places were used to cook the spaghetti as the amount was overwhelming. The 4-H clubs are hoping to remodel the 4-H club building built in 1991.

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4-H’er Kate Martin watches as Rhonda Herrenbruck

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
4-H’er Kate Martin watches as Rhonda Herrenbruck pours the spaghetti from the large cooking pot into the serving pan. Several different places were used to cook the spaghetti as the amount was overwhelming. The 4-H clubs are hoping to remodel the 4-H club building built in 1991.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, June 12 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Jodi Sue Hunt vs. Kevin Charles Hunt, dismissal, (domestic) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Crystal Dawn Adamson vs. Jesse D. Andrews, dismissal, (domestic) District Court Judge Steven A....

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City of Columbus Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, June 12 at 4 p.m. Kristina Ann Andrews, 37, Columbus, is scheduled for review on charges of no valid driver’s license and not providing proof of motor vehicle liability insurance.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Alexander Nunes Sousa, 33, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held without bail.

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Beware of pig butchering scams

Julie Smith
Friday, June 9, 2023
The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) recently issued a warning against one of the fastest growing investment frauds in the US – pig butchering scams. While these types of scams have nothing to do with pork, the name derives from the practice of fattening a hog before the slaughter.

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Galena police stop burglary in progress

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Tuesday evening, June 6, officers with the Galena Police Department were dispatched to 512 Bellevue for an open door. When officers arrived, they located a female subject in the residence. While investigating the situation, they identified the woman as Penelope Akard.

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Galena Police LOG

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Galena Police officers served a warrant June 2 at 210 Turner Drive. Galena Police officers were dispatched to 702 E. 7th to investigate a report of criminal damage to property. A vehicle was reported to have been keyed with $3,000 in damage. Offense occurred May 30.
Retired coal miners and their families converged on Big Brutus June 3 for the annual miners reunion. Food, visiting and story telling were on the agenda for the day. Retired miners enjoyed fish and side dishes as they reconnected and reminisced with buddies. Big Brutus was one of the largest electric shovels used to surface mine coal. The shovel has become one of the top tourist attractions in Southeast Kansas. Photo by Emmett Sullivan.

Retired coal miners and their families converged on Big Brutus June 3 for the annual miners reunion. Food, visiting and story telling were on the agenda for the day. Retired miners enjoyed fish and side dishes as they reconnected and reminisced with buddies. Big Brutus was one of the largest electric shovels used to surface mine coal. The shovel has become one of the top tourist attractions in Southeast Kansas. Photo by Emmett Sullivan.

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Fishing, food at West Mineral Eagles tournament

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Fishing, food at West Mineral Eagles tournament

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Library summer reading program begins June 13

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
It’s time to travel “Beyond the Beaten Path.” The Columbus Public Library will be starting a summer reading program. There will be two age groups for the program. Toddlers and Pre-K and School-age. Dates for toddlers and Pre-K will be June 13, June 20 and June 27 beginning at 10 a.m. each day.
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