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Erin Fletcher - The Morning Sun

Columbus · Columbus

Erin Fletcher - The Morning Sun

Born in Columbus, Erin is one of three children raised in a white house on a corner lot next to the railroad tracks. Part of a large extended family, Erin had relatives scattered across southeast Kansas –– she was even related to her sixth-grade social studies teacher. After graduating high school, Erin attended Labette Community College on a scholarship before transferring to Pittsburg State where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business admi…See the Story

Four first time elected officials

Columbus · Columbus

Four first time elected officials

Four first time elected officials took their oath of office as delivered by County Clerk Rebecca Brassart in the District Court Room Monday morning. Those being elected and sworn-in were County Attorney Kurt Benecke, Sheriff Brian Henderson, District 2 Commissioner Jack Garner and Register of Deeds Karen Johnston.See the Story

Columbus town marshal killed by thieves

Columbus · Columbus

Columbus town marshal killed by thieves

Editors Note—This is the second in a series of articles on the lawmen of Cherokee County killed in the line of duty. Much of the research in this story was done by Marilyn Schmitt which was published in the News-Report in January of 2015. City Marshall David Gordon is listed in the national registry of lawmen killed in the line of dutySee the Story

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