County sets new longer office hours
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Extended service hours for two of the offices in the Cherokee County Courthouse has been announced by the office holders.
Friday, June 9, 2023
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A new council member, Wiley Sanders, was appointed Monday night by Mayor Grant Spieth to fill the Ward 4 council seat vacated by Sammye Opela. His appointment was confirmed unanimously by the Council Members.
A new council member
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A new council member
Friday, June 9, 2023
Evening event planned for June Third Thursday
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The June Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday event will be an after-hours hosted by Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 15.
This is a great opportunity to see what is new with fellow members and to do some networking.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
How does the Chamber of Commerce work?
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The policies and programs of the Chamber of Commerce are approved by the Board of Directors, elected by the general membership. From this membership the committees are formed who, in turn, focus their attention upon the issues affecting business in Columbus and the surrounding area.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Matt Case with Farmers Coop talked with Mayor Grant Spieth at the May Third Thursday Coffee. Chamber members gathered to see what was new at the Agronomy Center.
Watch for ‘Feed the Farmers’ event
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So many times, people forget about where the food supply comes from and forget to say thank you to area farmers, ranchers and others businesses involved in agriculture.
The Chamber Agriculture committee, chaired by Matt Case, of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, is working on one upcoming project.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Farmers Coop hosted the May Third Thursday Coffee. Members met at the agronomy center to see new products and equipment. Those attending included Debra Messer, Mayor Grant Spieth, Jean Pritchett, Laura Lowry Greene, Matt Case and Amy Kauffman.
All-school reunion rapidly approaching
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The Columbus High School Alumni Association will be hosting the All School Reunion, June 30, July 1 and 2 at the State Theatre Event Center. Have you registered to attend?
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Cherokee County Jail Report
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William Lloyd Hamilton, 72, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of criminal threat and is being held without bail.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers
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Jane Marie Loucks, Haysville, conveyed a deed to the property legally described as Lots 79 and 80 in the Carlin Lead and Zink Company addition, Galena to Joseph M and Mae L. West, Galena, the deed was recorded May 15, 2003.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Labette County Jail Report
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Daniel Dean Anderson, 25, was arrested Tuesday for Galena Police Department on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
Mallori Marie Lloyd, 26, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct and was released on $298.50 bail.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Blue-green algae results when nitrogen or phosphorus runs into ponds
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While all pond weeds and algae can become a nuisance and start to overtake a pond, requiring control, one type of algae is of particular concern and that is Blue-green algae. Bluegreen algae can occur in a pond as a result of runoff that carries nitrogen or phosphorus into the pond.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023