Bridge on 160 now open

Late Thursday afternoon, December 8, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) opened the new Labette Creek bridge on U.S. 59/U.S. 160. The bridge is located approximately six miles northwest of Oswego. The work zone has been closed to traffic since late March.

CALENDAR

Friday, December 9 •Titan/Lady Titan basketball at Southeast 4:30 p.m. •Lady Titan wrestling Bentonville West tournament TBA Saturday, December 10 •St. Bridget’s cookie walk and bake sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cookies $5 per pound.

After the Scammon Christmas parade

After the Scammon Christmas parade, Santa made a stop to visit with the children. Hazel Kimmnon, Kaya Kimmon and Raci Kimmon took some time to chat with him.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, December 7 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Charles Wayne Abernathy, arraignment, (criminal) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Edward Laws, sentencing, (criminal) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Edward L. Laws, disposition, (criminal) 9:30 a.m. – State of...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Mark Allen McKinley, 49, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and transporting an open container and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.

Cherokee County Commissioners November 21 meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a,m.Monday, November 21 in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Scammon cookie sale Saturday

Now that the Christmas season is upon us, it is time for the 20th annual St. Bridget’s cookie sale. The church’s cookie sale is most anticipated cookie sale in the area. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a wide variety of cookies, pastries and cakes to help with your holiday entertaining.

Treat houseplants like outdoor plants for winter horticulture

With winter rapidly approaching and temperatures dropping, many people get their horticulture fix with indoor plants. Many rules of thumb for outdoor plants also apply to indoor plants. Watering is the most common cause of ill-looking plants, often from overwatering.

Tips to market your business

We are always taken aback when someone asks us how much time do we devote to “marketing.” Every single thing we do is marketing. When our members talk to other members at our activities, and events, volunteer their services on a committee, that’s marketing. Customer service is part of marketing.