City okays bond for Crossland

The Columbus City Council unanimously approved the issuing of $1.6-million in industrial revenue to instruct and equip a building project for Crossland Pre-Fab. Crossland is purchasing all the bonds and will not constitute any liability to the city.

Sheriff receives state KSRA award

The Kent Radcliff Memorial Law Enforcement Award was presented to Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves on Saturday evening, by Kansas State Rifle Association President Travis Couture-Lovelady.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 25 •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. •Columbus American Legion meets Wednesday, April 26 •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club...

City workers Anthony Bole

City workers Anthony Bole

Labette County Jail Report

Charles Christian Krider, 61, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to stop at an accident and was released on $400 bail. Jemon Allen, 33, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of domestic battery and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Ricky Monroe Mayberry, 58, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for Crawford County and was released on $158 bail.

Blood drive planned Monday

“Give Blood. Save Lives. Have Fun!” is the theme of the upcoming Columbus Community Blood Drive. The drive will be held Monday, April 24 at the Columbus Community Center from 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow.

Senator Moran visits Baxter Springs business

A whistle stop by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran stop last week included a visit to the National Safety Apparel (NSA) factory in Baxter Springs. Moran’s stop in Baxter was part of a tour of Kansas industry, particularly those involved with national security.