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E-waste collection brings in over 13-tons

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The recent Cherokee County e-waste collection held at the American Legion Fair Grounds collected more than 13-tons of electronic waste according to Jim Burton, Chairman of the County Solid Waste Committee.

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ASCS employees take UTV training

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Training for operation of Utility-Terrain Vehicles is now required for government employees now that more and more agencies are using the vehicles .

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CFD responds to mobile home fire

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Columbus firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home fire, near the intersection of Olive and High School at 8:47 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Crews arrived shortly after and encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from the mobile home.

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Two in custody after theft of skid steer

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Friday afternoon, a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy was alerted to suspicious activity southeast of Crestline and located a 2005 Ford F-250 truck, previously reported stolen from Arcadia.
Those being trained on the UTV’s were David Stephens, Independence; Colby Manley, Erie; Bill Garner, Columbus; Ryan Edgecomb, Girard, Steve Davied, Girard. Trainer Robert Harkrader and Dennis Ware Columbus.

Those being trained on the UTV’s were David Stephens, Independence; Colby Manley, Erie; Bill Garner, Columbus; Ryan Edgecomb, Girard, Steve Davied, Girard. Trainer Robert Harkrader and Dennis Ware Columbus.

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Those being trained on the UTV’s were David Stephens

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Those being trained on the UTV’s were David Stephens, Independence; Colby Manley, Erie; Bill Garner, Columbus; Ryan Edgecomb, Girard, Steve Davied, Girard. Trainer Robert Harkrader and Dennis Ware Columbus.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, May 5, 2023
Kyle Wayne Myers, 45, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday on a court ordered commitment.
Eddington to speak at Baccalaureate

Eddington to speak at Baccalaureate

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Eddington to speak at Baccalaureate

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Friday, May 5, 2023
Baccalaureate services for Columbus High School seniors will be held on Sunday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in the CJSHS Auditorium. Following the services, a reception will be held in the cafeteria.
Earth Day

Earth Day

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Earth Day

News Staff
Friday, May 5, 2023
Earth Day is another opportunity to think about the dynamic role farm families play in the preservation of our water, air and earth. The fourth grade students from county schools learn about agriculture through demonstration. Elizabeth King sits with a goat at the program.

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Second half property taxes due May 10

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Friday, May 5, 2023
The second half of the 2023 property taxes are due May 10 according to County Treasurer Raven Youngblood. No second half statements will be mailed. The taxes may be paid at the Treasurer’s office, the drop box at the south entrance of the courthouse.
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