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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Earl Michael Tracy, 65, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held without bail.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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.

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Real Estate transfers

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Sandra Robles, Laguna Niguel, California, conveyed a deed to the property legally described as a portion of the Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 34, Range 25, near Southeast Ridge Lane, Galena, to Jaxson Gantt, Galena. The deed was recorded October 10, 2025.
Senior, Trinity Adoremos, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies at Titan Stadium, October 17. Trinity is a four-year member of the Titan Band and the Lady Titan Volleyball Team. She was escorted by her parents Raymund and Kortney Adoremos.

Senior, Trinity Adoremos, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies at Titan Stadium, October 17. Trinity is a four-year member of the Titan Band and the Lady Titan Volleyball Team. She was escorted by her parents Raymund and Kortney Adoremos.

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CUHS Seniors recognized

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Friday, November 7•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, November 8•Model Train Show at Joplin, Mo. Museum 9 a.m.3 p.m.•Baxter Springs Veterans Parade 11 a.m. followed by lunch at the Lions Club. Program speaker will be Jerry Rivera.
Casting his vote Doug Hall was voting at the Extension Office on Tuesday afternoon. The turnout was light with 1,874 votes out of 15,601 registered.

Casting his vote Doug Hall was voting at the Extension Office on Tuesday afternoon. The turnout was light with 1,874 votes out of 15,601 registered.

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Low turnout in local elections

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
With a total voter turnout of only 12 percent of the registered voters on Tuesday there were several close races created.In the contest for Mayor of Baxter Springs incumbent Kelly Abbott with 292 votes edged challenger Casi Shaw’s 269 votes.
Quinn Lloyd

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Community mourns death of local youth

Quinn Lloyd
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Nothing affects a community more than the sudden accidental death of a local teenager. Columbus was struck by such a tragic event last week-end.Columbus High School Junior, Quinn Lloyd was thrown from a car hood on late Thursday afternoon and died Tuesday.

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Former Baxter coach involved in controversy

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Former Baxter Springs baseball coach has resigned, before being fired for allegations of sexual misconduct. Longtime Miami School District Baseball Coach Christopher Mercer has resigned his position with the district amidst controversy and a now-closed investigation.
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