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What it means to be a Chamber member

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Being a Columbus Chamber of Commerce member means getting and staying involved, when possible. It means speaking your mind on important issues that affect your business and all businesses.

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Tourism dollars have large economic impact

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
In a normal year, billions of dollars in economic impact, millions of dollars in payroll and thousands of jobs for Kansas – the numbers impact our state from corner to corner.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Michael Lee Ray Herndon, 30, was admitted to the Labette County Law Enforcement Center Friday to serve a sanction for Chetopa Police Department. Kevin Jay Strickland, 58, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and was released on $850 bail.

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Galena Police LOG

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Galena Police officers investigated a report of fleeing or attempting to elude and failure to yield at a stop or yield sign. Offense occurred December 30 at 1502 Wood Street. Galena Police officers investigated a report of driving under the influence and transporting an open container.

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White named to Southwestern Dean’s List

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2022 semester. Trey White from Baxter Springs has been named to the list.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Stacy Ray Baker, 45, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated battery; cause great bodily harm, criminal damage to property, assault and criminal threat and is being held in lieu of $5,000 bail.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Tuesday, January 17 •Walk with Ease 9:30 a.m. at Spring River Wellness Center in Riverton. •Columbus Public Library January storytime ages zero-five at 10 a.m. Story and simple craft. •Columbus City Council meets in City Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be...
Lopp family ends century of energy service

Lopp family ends century of energy service

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Lopp family ends century of energy service

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Lopp name has been synonymous with petroleum products in Cherokee County for over 115 years, that connection came to an end recently when John and Rosalie Lopp sold the Fast Mart Convenience Store at the corner of Maple and Minnesota in Columbus to new owners.
Sheriff’s office receives twelfth consecutive award

Sheriff’s office receives twelfth consecutive award

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Sheriff’s office receives twelfth consecutive award

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office the 2022 Community Traffic Safety Award. Dan Kiser, Law Enforcement Liaison for the Kansas Department of Transportation, presented the award to Chief Deputy Nate Jones on Friday.

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Meth, firearms seized after warrant service

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
At approximately 7:30 a.m. Monday Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant on Southeast Prairie Road. The warrant was the result of an ongoing criminal investigation into suspected drug activity.
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