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Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, May 24 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Charles Wayne Abernathy, sentencing, (criminal) 9:15 a.m.– State of Kansas vs. Danny Lee Smith II, review hearing, (criminal) 9:15 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. James Justus Smith, status conference,...
This year’s senior class filled the fountain to overflowing with an enormous pile of bubbles. The foam was so tall it was impossible to see the front doors of the courthouse from across the street. The foam lasted for a couple of days in various stages of height and thickness. A common sight was balls of foam floating through the air. Photo by Thomas Niegisch.

This year’s senior class filled the fountain to overflowing with an enormous pile of bubbles. The foam was so tall it was impossible to see the front doors of the courthouse from across the street. The foam lasted for a couple of days in various stages of height and thickness. A common sight was balls of foam floating through the air. Photo by Thomas Niegisch.

STAR Scholarship awarded to Hall

STAR Scholarship awarded to Hall Chapter BT of P.E.O. International is pleased to announce that Addison Hall of Baxter Springs is the recipient of the P.E.O. International STAR Scholarship. Chapter BT nominated and sponsored her candidacy.
Burns receives medical degree

Burns receives medical degree

Burns receives medical degree

Reece Dennis Burns, son of Kim Burns and Dennis Burns of Pittsburg and grandson of Evan and Lucille McNemar and Raymond and Linda Burns of Columbus graduated May 14, from the University of Kansas School of Medicine with his degree in medicine.
“It’s an awesome community,” said Nancy Herrenbruck as she attended the luncheon in Columbus, to benefit Charles and Nancy. The couple are well known in the 4-H horse community and St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon. Nancy is visiting with Fred and Vicky Davis during the luncheon.

“It’s an awesome community,” said Nancy Herrenbruck as she attended the luncheon in Columbus, to benefit Charles and Nancy. The couple are well known in the 4-H horse community and St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon. Nancy is visiting with Fred and Vicky Davis during the luncheon.

Pulled pork fundraiser held for Herrenbrucks

Pulled pork fundraiser held for Herrenbrucks

County Commissioners May 8 meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, May 8 in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Two arrested, suspected of home burglary

The burglary of a Riverton home this week has landed a duo in the Cherokee County Jail Just after noon May 16, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residential burglary in Riverton. Deputies responded and located the suspects in the neighborhood.

How to avoid getting ticked this summer

Tick populations seem to be exploding this year and many people are wondering how to prevent tick bites while outdoors enjoying nature. Ticks are arachnids, and they rely on the blood of mammals as a food source. Ticks recognize animals by breath and body odor.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 23 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building. •Conclusion of State 3A Golf tournament. •Junior Golf Clinic at Brush Creek 3:30 p.m.-5...