Cherokee County Jail Report

David Bradley Clarkson, 45, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $5,638 bail.Jennifer Lee Brown, 49, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist, possess any...

Labette County Jail Report

Jonathan Alexander Karriman, 32, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and possession of marijuana and was released on $10,000 bail.Cheryl Diane Wilkerson,...

CALENDAR

Friday, May 22•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, May 23•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, May 24 •Attend the church of your choice.Monday, May...

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday. Kelly Karsten (above) and Tracy Parsons (below) were presented with awards recognizing each of them for 25 years of teaching at USD493. Superintendent Dan Grundy presented the certificates.

Keenagers choir, Parsons orchestra will perform

A celebration of America’s 250th birthday and the 100th birthday of the iconic Route 66 is planned by the Keenagers Choir and the Parsons Community Orchestra, both under the direction of Scott Nelson.The public is invited to spend an afternoon of music Sunday, May 31 at the Riverton High School...

Arrests made in separate child sex offense cases

Two arrests for sexual crimes against children were made in Cherokee County this week.Sheriff’s Deputies arrested David Plummer, 40, Baxter Springs Monday on four counts of aggravated criminal sodomy.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.