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Manage your child’s screen time

These days, technology is everywhere. TV’s, computers, phones, and other electronic devices are all competing for our kids’ attention.

Lady Titans Eureka Invitational Tournament Champs

The trophy case at Columbus Unified High School added another championship award from the Lady Titan Wrestling Team after they won the Third Annual Eureka Women’s Invitational, Saturday. Lady Titan Seniors, Addison Saporito and Jailyn Rodriguez earned wins in the 120 and 155-pound weight classes.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, January 25 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Will of Harold Dale Brown, petition, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Max T. Byrd, hearing, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Betty Marlene Engroff, petition,...

Labette County Jail Report

Quaeshawn Demonte Clark, 26, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended, operating a vehicle without registration or with expired tag and maximum speed limits and was released on $945 bail.

Agronomy Night planned

Agronomy Night hosted by Kansas Extendtion will by held at Independence Community College, West Campus. 2615 West Main Street, in Independence February 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Agronomy Night is an annual event that brings in great speakers to talk on all sorts of current farming topics.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Madison Coe Velez, 32, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held in lieu of $595 bail.

Shallenburger named to Dist 13 senate seat

A District 13 Republican convention elected Tim Shallenburger as Senator to fill the seat exited by the resignation of Richard Hilderbrand. There were 98 committee people present at the convention and they carried 32 proxies.

Houser resigns from Land Bank Board

The resignation of Wes Houser from the Columbus City Land Bank Board was accepted by the City Council Monday night. Houser had moved from to Joplin, Mo., in the resignation letter he said he felt the position on the Land Bank should be held by someone living in the local area.

Make plans to attend CHS all-school reunion

The Columbus All-School Reunion held every five years is scheduled to begin June 30. All alumni are invited to attend the event. The Class packets have been prepared by the Chamber of Commerce and are in the process of being mailed.