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Junior Grand Boys Buymanship Style Revue sponsored by Team Outfitters went to Abel Ellison Spring Valley Sparklers. Junior Reserve Boys Buymanship went to Ezra Vanderbeck Spring Valley Sparklers.

Junior Grand Boys Buymanship Style Revue sponsored by Team Outfitters went to Abel Ellison Spring Valley Sparklers. Junior Reserve Boys Buymanship went to Ezra Vanderbeck Spring Valley Sparklers.

Top ribbons announced in 2025 style revue, foods classes

Awards were presented for the style revue grand and reserve champions.Junior Grand Clothing Construction Style Revue sponsored by Hank Hildebrant Plumbing, Drain and Excavating went to Dotti Pritchard Spring Valley Sparklers.
Fair Buddies returned this year pairing an experienced 4-Her with a novice showman to teach the youngsters the basics of showing in the arena.

Fair Buddies returned this year pairing an experienced 4-Her with a novice showman to teach the youngsters the basics of showing in the arena.

Meal planning for diabetes program set

Katherine Pinto Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictK-State Research and Extension is pleased to announce it will be hosting Dining with Diabetes, an evidence-based program designed to empower individuals living with type 2 diabetes, those with prediabetes, their...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Ashlee Jean Frerer, 32, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on $300 bail.James Warren Wimmer, 23, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and was released on $300 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

Real Estate transfers

Travis Brumback and Cindy Brumback, Baxter Springs, conveyed a deed to the property located at 2408 Lincoln Avenue, Baxter Springs, to Cameron Michael Potter and Tristan Louise Elaine Potter, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded July 23, 2025.
Members of the Senior Class receiving Cherokee County Democratic Party Scholarships are: Allison Burns, Honorable Mention; Anna Head, $250; Mallory Thompson, $100; and Torey Tedlock, $100. Scholarships were presented during the Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium by party representative, Janie Jarrett.

Members of the Senior Class receiving Cherokee County Democratic Party Scholarships are: Allison Burns, Honorable Mention; Anna Head, $250; Mallory Thompson, $100; and Torey Tedlock, $100. Scholarships were presented during the Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium by party representative, Janie Jarrett.

Cherokee County Democratic Party

Jessee McBride was recognized by Columbus Unified High School Administrators, Dan Grundy and David Dainty during the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the CUHS Gymnasium. Jessee has plans to join the United State Marines.

Jessee McBride was recognized by Columbus Unified High School Administrators, Dan Grundy and David Dainty during the Senior Assembly, May 16, in the CUHS Gymnasium. Jessee has plans to join the United State Marines.

United States Marines

Kadi Cobb and Kenadie Carter received the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $300 each from Lucille McNemar during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Kadi Cobb and Kenadie Carter received the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $300 each from Lucille McNemar during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 16, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary

Kanyen Smith and Maddox Ochsner were recipients of the Reeves Family Scholarship in the amount of $500 each during the May 16 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Kanyen Smith and Maddox Ochsner were recipients of the Reeves Family Scholarship in the amount of $500 each during the May 16 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

Reeves Family

Brandon Stice received the Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship in the amount of $2,725 from during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16.

Brandon Stice received the Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship in the amount of $2,725 from during the 2025 Senior Assembly at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium, May 16.

Truckload Carriers Assoc.