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Democrats meet Thursday

The Cherokee County Democrat Central Committee will meet Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baxter Springs Pizza Hut. Democrats and likeminded friends are invited to gather for discussion and ideas to move the party forward.

Storm water forum April 20

Residents of Columbus are urged to attend an open forum concerning storm water and sanitary sewer evaluation presentation and discussion. Engineers and city staff will be available to answer questions about the plans and how the ening gineering evaluation will proceed.

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Tuesday, April 11 •Columbus PRIDE meeting at noon Columbus City Council chambers. •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...
A visit with the Easter Bunny following the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club Easter Egg hunt at the High School on Saturday. Piper McMillen is held by Amanda Maghe while Josie Stewart checks the egg basket.

A visit with the Easter Bunny following the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club Easter Egg hunt at the High School on Saturday. Piper McMillen is held by Amanda Maghe while Josie Stewart checks the egg basket.

A visit with the Easter Bunny

A visit with the Easter Bunny
Eighteen month old Luca Knight, of Olathe, held by his mother Paige as the Easter Bunny presents him with a roll-around trike following the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. He won in the under two years old division.

Eighteen month old Luca Knight, of Olathe, held by his mother Paige as the Easter Bunny presents him with a roll-around trike following the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. He won in the under two years old division.

Eighteen month old Luca Knight

Eighteen month old Luca Knight
The grand prize winner in the eight to ten age division Jewelie Shrater was presented a new bicycle by the Easter Bunny Saturday morning at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt.

The grand prize winner in the eight to ten age division Jewelie Shrater was presented a new bicycle by the Easter Bunny Saturday morning at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt.

The grand prize winner

The grand prize winner

Labette County Jail Report

Jose Armando Galvez-Contreras, 48, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and improper turn or approach and was released on $225 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, April 10 1 p.m.- Jennifer L. Combs, petitioner vs. Marqus D. Combs, respondent, motion, (domestic) Tuesday, April 11 9 a.m.- Joe Tavernao, et al. vs. Genny Tavernaro, final hearing, (civil) 1 p.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Bradley Ray Bolin...

City of Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, April 10 at 4 p.m. Sheila A. Coburn, 86, Columbus, is scheduled for review on charges of domestic battery.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Benjamin Allen Graham, 40, was arrested Tuesday by Columbus Police officers on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and is being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.