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Bottle feeding a calf

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Monday, March 31, 2025
Wendie Powell Livestock Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictNearly all livestock producers have had a newborn that can no longer nurse its mama. Possibly, the dam has died or is a rejected twin.
Members of the Baxter Springs Methodist Church recently held a baked potato bar fundraiser. The event drew a large amount of customers.

Members of the Baxter Springs Methodist Church recently held a baked potato bar fundraiser. The event drew a large amount of customers.

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Census taking is global activity

Ella Buzzard
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Genealogy CornerThere is an old saying, “Old genealogists never die, they just lose their census”. What is a census?
All who believe will be forgiven

All who believe will be forgiven

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All who believe will be forgiven

Allen Fischgrabe
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Beginning of KnowledgeMany a convicted criminal has spent numerous hours counting the days until the time of his or her release. However, for the individuals who have received the death penalty, anticipation is replaced with dread. As the appointed time draws ever closer, reality closes in.
Peace found in accepting He died for us

Peace found in accepting He died for us

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Peace found in accepting He died for us

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Read John 14:27-31 Have you ever felt restless, beyond just sleeplessness? What we mean is a sense of incompleteness and a questioning of life’s meaning. I did. When I struggled to understand my life through Christianity, I became indifferent to my faith.
Years Ago

Years Ago

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Years Ago

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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.Phillip Estle and Melissa Bidwell, of West Mineral, announce...
New World War II book sparks interest

New World War II book sparks interest

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New World War II book sparks interest

Lorna Stover
Monday, March 24, 2025
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...
Spring is time to clean out closets

Spring is time to clean out closets

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Spring is time to clean out closets

Lois Carlson
Monday, March 24, 2025
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

Planting, pruning important to start growing season

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Planting, pruning important to start growing season

Garden Calendar Planting
Monday, March 24, 2025
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 -...
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