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PRIDE seeks new name

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Friday, April 21, 2023

The K-State Research and Extension PRIDE Program has experienced a rebrand and they have asked the local PRIDE programs to change the name of their organization. Riverton changed the name to Riverton Community Empowerment matching the K-State program name of Kansas Community Empowerment.

Spieth named Kansas ‘Mayor of Year’ 2023

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Spieth named Kansas ‘Mayor of Year’ 2023

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Friday, April 21, 2023

This past weekend at the Kansas Mayors Conference and Leadership Summit in Hays, Mayor Grant Spieth of Columbus was named 2023 Mayor of the Year. The Kansas Mayors Association (KMA) annually selects a mayor who has provided exceptional support to their community and KMA.

Columbus High School

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Columbus High School

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Columbus High School prom was held Saturday and during the event, Jona- than Lopez and Claudia Paradiso were crowned King and Queen of the Prom

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Riverton man killed in Galena shooting incident

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, emergency personnel were dispatched to a shooting in the 800 block of Columbus Street in Galena. Cherokee County emergency medical personnel attempted to revive the victim but were unsuc- cessful.

Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth

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Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth was proudly displaying his “Mayor of the Year,” plaque at the Kansas Mayor’s Association meeting in Hays. Mayor Spieth has been part of the Columbus City Governing body for more that 20 years

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Third Thursday at Maple UnCommon

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Third Thursday coffee and alternating them with an after-hours evening The April 20 Coffee will be held at Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery from around 8 am to 9 am or so.

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Cherokee County Court News

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Cherokee County District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, April 19 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Deborah J. Montee, Determination of Descent, (probate) 1 p.m. – Anthony Hutto vs. Kristin Hutto, review hearing, (domestic) 2 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Timothy Sargent, status...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Mikhael Ray Hobby, 24, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of maximum speed, vehicle liability insurance required, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released on $1,151 bail.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Robert Allen Hoover, 52, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of failure to stop at an accident; resulting in great bodily harm and is being held without bail.

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Galena Police LOG

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Galena Police officers investigated a report of driving under the influence, transporting an open container and exceeding the maximum speed limit. Offense occurred March 4 at 110 E. 7th Street.

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