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Cherokee County Farm

Cherokee County Farm

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Cherokee County Farm

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Cherokee County Farm Bureau president Jay Evans presented the Sesquicentennial Farm award to Charles and Rhonda Hibbard during the annual Farm Bureau Annual Meeting recently held in the Columbus High School Auditorium.

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Farm Bureau recognizes Hibbard’s 150 year farm

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Tradition and heritage play a big part in making agriculture such an attractive way of life for so many Kansans. The lifeblood of our existence, the farms and ranches in Kansas, provide food, fuel and fiber for the world. The history of these farms and ranches is rich, with many stories to tell.

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Arrest made in officer aggravated assault case

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Just before 8 p.m. Sunday, October 16, law enforcement was dispatched to a disturbance outside of Weir. Upon arrival, the suspect, 35 year-old Dustin McMinn, became aggressive and combative with the responding deputy.
Fire destroys rural Columbus home

Fire destroys rural Columbus home

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Fire destroys rural Columbus home

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus firefighters were dispatched to a working structure fire at 101 NE Lawton Road just after 8 p.m. Monday evening. Upon arrival firefighters encountered a fully engulfed single-story home.

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Baxter awaits state okay for pre-school

Amber Helwig Staff Writer
Friday, October 21, 2022
The semester is halfway over and Baxter Springs 508 School Board discusses district attendance numbers, student success rates and hires. Superintendent David Pendergraft updated the board on the district’s numbers, compared to last year the Baxter Springs 508 School District is down five students.
Automatic firearm located on car stop

Automatic firearm located on car stop

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Automatic firearm located on car stop

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Friday, October 21, 2022
A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop led to the arrest of a Missouri couple. Around 3:30 p.m. an investigator with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department encountered a Dodge Ram truck driving in a rural area east of Baxter Springs.

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Area Accident Report

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
A one-vehicle accident occurred October 17 at approximately 11:29 p.m. on Missouri Highway 43, four miles south of Liberal, Mo. A 2002 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Clay O. Thixton, 47, Columbus, was traveling north. The vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
Columbus City Police officer Gary Holt was recognized by Mayor Grant Spieth for his act of heroism on October 6, when he entered a burning building and helped a resident escape, possibly saving their life. Holt was the guest of honor at a City hosted luncheon on October 14 to recognize his actions. He was presented a certificate of commendation at the City Council meeting on Monday evening.

Columbus City Police officer Gary Holt was recognized by Mayor Grant Spieth for his act of heroism on October 6, when he entered a burning building and helped a resident escape, possibly saving their life. Holt was the guest of honor at a City hosted luncheon on October 14 to recognize his actions. He was presented a certificate of commendation at the City Council meeting on Monday evening.

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Columbus City Police officer Gary Holt was recognized by Mayor Grant Spieth

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus City Police officer Gary Holt was recognized by Mayor Grant Spieth for his act of heroism on October 6, when he entered a burning building and helped a resident escape, possibly saving their life. Holt was the guest of honor at a City hosted luncheon on October 14 to recognize his actions.
Cherokee County Farm Bureau president Jay Evans presented the Sesquicentennial Farm award to Charles and Rhonda Hibbard during the annual Farm Bureau Annual Meeting recently held in the Columbus High School Auditorium.

Cherokee County Farm Bureau president Jay Evans presented the Sesquicentennial Farm award to Charles and Rhonda Hibbard during the annual Farm Bureau Annual Meeting recently held in the Columbus High School Auditorium.

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Cherokee County Farm Bureau

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Cherokee County Farm Bureau president Jay Evans presented the Sesquicentennial Farm award to Charles and Rhonda Hibbard during the annual Farm Bureau Annual Meeting recently held in the Columbus High School Auditorium.
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