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Rising cost of bovine respiratory disease

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Rising input costs and growing demands to improve cattle health are pushing producers to look closely at how they manage bovine respiratory disease (BRD), one of the beef industry’s most persistent health challenges.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Janet Lynn Cusick, 43, was arrested Monday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Dane Martin Rabago, 34, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held without bail.

The secret of politics

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County Farmer And Rancher

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

My first real taste of politics came when I was about 13 years old. A friend’s mom was running for a state legislative seat and asked if I could help staff a fundraiser. I don’t remember much about the event itself, but I do still have the autographed photo of me with the former governor.

Winter is time to assess health of male goats

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictAs winter approaches and the fall breeding season for sheep and goats comes to a close, it is essential to assess the health of bucks and rams as they are relocated to their bachelor herds.

A cookie swap was held by Chapter BT of P.E.O. International at the November 17 at meeting in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Courtesy photo.

Cookie swap held by Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A cookie swap was held by Chapter BT of P.E.O. International at the November 17 at meeting in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. The hostesses were Barbara Nelson and Vicki O’Neal. Mixed berry pies were also served to the members.A short business meeting followed.

Holidays are great time to think about jotting down family history

Ella Buzzard

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Genealogy CornerWith the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas soon approaching, many of us are thinking of what gifts we can give our children and grandchildren. One suggestion would be to write or type your life history which takes no money and can be completed in an hour.

Some antique art forms are still ongoing. Portugal has a long history of making majolica, but modern pieces, like this ruffled bowl from Alcobaca, are often inexpensive. Photo Credit: Nye & Company (c) 2025 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Tin-glazed earthenware named for island east of Spain

Terry Kovel

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Majolica, the famous tin-glazed earthenware pottery, gets its name from Majorca (Mallorca), the Mediterranean island off the east coast of Spain. Tin-glazed pottery was brought to Spain by the Moors and spread to Italy as early as the 14th century, then to the rest of Europe.

New option to text 911 available

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Calling 9-1-1 for emergencies has become the well- known way to get help in a hurry.Now the Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson has added another way to get help quick for those who are unable to speak.Texting to 9-1-1 is now available to anyone who may not be able to call during an emergency.

Joseph sentenced in hit, run death

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Following District Court hearings last week, the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office announced that John Joseph has been sentenced following his felony conviction for attempted interference with law enforcement in connection with the fatal accident that claimed the life of Gary LaTurner.

Football contest winners

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

With the final football contest coming up this week several of the regular winners have once again taken the prize money.

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