Vets Memorial: Five years of remembrance

As local residents reflect on our nations veterans of America’s wars, on Memorial Day, nothing is more reminiscent of their contributions than the Veterans Memorial. Sitting in a place of honor on the northeast corner of the square in Columbus the memorial was dedicated May 18, 2018.

Six graduate from early learning center

Graduation ceremonies continue in the Columbus community as the Head Start Program held their 2023 graduation Friday at the Virginia Crossland Early Education Center.

The Columbus Veteran’s Memorial on the courthouse lawn was erected five years ago this week

Galena Days begins this Thursday evening

The 146th annual “Galena Days” will begin Thursday evening as the event will once again present a carnival as the Great Plains Amusements will join a line-up of week-end entertainment. Live Bands Nightly.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Tuesday, May 30 9 a.m. – Heather Thevenote, et al. vs. James Mc-Donald, final hearing, (domestic) 9 a.m. – Clayton Woodward vs. Christopher Wichmann, hearing, (civil) 9 a.m. – Estate of Betty J. Shanks, Estate vs. James P. Shanks, et al, dismissal, (civil)...

County wide registered offender compliance operation conducted

With the school year coming to an end, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a county-wide Registered Offender Compliance Operation. “Over the summer, children will be playing more outdoors, going with their friends to parks and swimming pools or may be going to new sitters.

New rules for OTC livestock antibiotics

On September 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration, (FDA), unveiled a 5-year action plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.

Cattle production challenges: Webinars being contucted

Kansas State University beef extension specialists will host a series of producer-oriented webinars in May and June to address cattle production challenges amid ongoing drought throughout Kansas. The webinars are scheduled on consecutive Wednesdays that began May 24 at 11 a.m. (Central time).

Labette County Jail Report

Ronda Kay Morris, 57, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of interference with Law Enforcement officer and violation of protection order and was released on $898 bail.