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Financial Literacy Month good time to plan for future

Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? Designed to raise awareness on planning for your secure financial future, April is a great time to reflect on the state of your personal finances and explore opportunities to improve them one step at a time.

Ungeheuer, Ohmart take double wins at Riverton

Titan Senior, Kolt Ungeheuer won two events in his first meet of the season, Tuesday, April 11, at the Riverton Relays. Kolt took first in the 100M Dash and High Jump. Lady Titan Senior, Montana Ohmart, repeated her earlier season wins with double wins in the 800 Meter Run and the 1600 Meter Run.

Simpson sets new 1600M mark

Levi Simpson added a pair of first place medals to his growing collection of wins in the 800M and 1600M runs at the Riverton Invitational Track and Field Meet, April 6.
Elliott resigns as head health officer

Elliott resigns as head health officer

Elliott resigns as head health officer

The resignation of County Health Officer Betha Elliott was accepted by the Cherokee County Commission Monday morning at their regular meeting. She was an integral part of the county’s campaign to combat COVID- 19 during the pandemic beginning in March of 2020.
Burglary suspect arrested at Columbus residence

Burglary suspect arrested at Columbus residence

Burglary suspect arrested at Columbus residence

A possible burglary in progress call to the Columbus Police Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Columbus man. The incident also involved the suspect making threats to multiple individuals inside the residence at 526 W. Walnut Street.

Reminder! Second half taxes due on May 10

The second half of 2022 taxes are due before May 10, 2023 according to Cherokee County Treasurer Raven Elmore. She also reminds taxpayers that no second half statements will be mailed.

Man charged with cooking meth, arson in county

A narcotic search warrant was executed by Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators Friday morning at a rural Baxter Springs property Just before 8 a.m., deputies and Investigators served the warrant at 8651 Southeast 50th Street, where they discovered components used in the manufacture of...

CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 18 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and Military Avenue.
Just before 8 a.m.

Just before 8 a.m.

Just before 8 a.m.

Just before 8 a.m. Friday, investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department served a narcotics search warrant on a residence at 8651 Southeast 50th Street.