Years Ago

25 Years Ago March 23 - 29, 2000Cherokee County Sheriff Bob Creech discussed details of Operation Renegade, a two-year undercover effort which resulted in the arrest of twenty-five persons who were involved in a tri-state drug operation.

New World War II book sparks interest

Love to ReadJust when I think I won’t read another historical fiction book about World War II, a new one is highly advertised with quotes like “a beautifully written story that sheds light on a lesser known part of World War II history”; “it blends romance, mystery and suspense against the...

Vaccine helpful in preventing pneumonia

Over one hundred years ago, the gold mining industry of South Africa had a problem: too many workers were dying from pneumonia. They turned to Dr.

Spring is time to clean out closets

Spring has officially arrived, although for me the still, often very cool temperatures and those strong winds that just don’t seem to stop, make me feel otherwise.

Planting, pruning important to start growing season

Garden Talk With Cynthia Domenghini Asparagus - crowns - mid - March to mid-April Beets - seed - late-March to early-April Bok choy - seed/transplant - late-March to early April Broccoli - transplant - late March to early-April Cabbage - transplant - late March to early-April Carrots - seed -...

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago March 23 - 29, 2000Cherokee County had some rising stars perform at Multi-County 4-H Days at the Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg.

Flimsy theories defy real logic

Everyone likes to be amused from time to time. There are many things that are so ridiculous as to defy all logic and reason. When something is so obviously absurd that it cannot be taken seriously, it is quickly dismissed with a laugh and a wave of the hand.

American Legion nominates officers

25 Years Ago March 16 - 22, 2000Commander James vonWedell, of Keith Reeves American Legion Post No. 3, announces nominations of officers for 2000-01.

Facing one’s fears builds strength

Read Joshua 1:6-9 Have you ever felt deathly afraid? I grew up in a typical ’90s Christian home, where my dad was an evangelical pastor. I wasn’t allowed to watch anything scary, which led to nightmares. I feared the dark.

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