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Planning Commissioners Roger Draeger, John Lopp, Randy Commons, and Scott Boyes are surrounded by the community members attending the meeting.

Planning Commissioners Roger Draeger, John Lopp, Randy Commons, and Scott Boyes are surrounded by the community members attending the meeting.

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Planning Commissioners

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

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Crowd shows up at planning meeting

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
A surprisingly large number of local land owners overflowed the courthouse basement Wednesday at the regular meeting of the Cherokee County Planning Commission.

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Felony conviction in Galena hit, run

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
A felony conviction has been secured by the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office against John Joseph for attempted interference with law enforcement in connection with the investigation of a fatal accident that claimed the life of Gary LaTurner.

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Film crews to ride with area police officers

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
A partnership with Police 24/7, a national television and documentary project and the Parsons Police Department offers a real-world look at the men and women behind the badge.

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Reenactment scheduled this weekend

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack on Fort Blair will again be held on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum.This year the event features on Saturday at 3 p.m. “Bloody Dawn” a docudrama on Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence to be shown inside the Museum.

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Meetings set by planning commission

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Open public meetings have been set by the Cherokee County Planning Commission to help build the comprehensive plan.The meetings are scheduled for October 27 in the Columbus Community Room 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., October 28 at Grace Community Church in Riverton 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack on Fort Blair will again be held on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. People will be dressed period costumes and there will be demonstrations and battle reenactments. Courtesy photo.

The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack on Fort Blair will again be held on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. People will be dressed period costumes and there will be demonstrations and battle reenactments. Courtesy photo.

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The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Weather changes club painting plans

Weather changes club painting plans

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Weather changes club painting plans

Violet Huddleston
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Keeping Up With The Lone Elm BeaversThe monthly meeting of the Lone Elm Beavers was called to order on September 20, at 2 p,m. in the extension office due to unavailability of the 4-H building.Due to weather, painting Nancy Herrenbruck’s pipe fence with the Glittering Stones was canceled.
Easterseals program presented to Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

Easterseals program presented to Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

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Easterseals program presented to Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
A program about Easterseals was presented at the PEO Sisterhood Chapter BT of P.E.O. International at 6 p.m. September 15 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members were served a cake by hostesses Kathryn Aupperle and Mary Beth Smith.
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