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St. Bridget’s was the host of the recent St. Joseph’s Table feast. Diners were able to enjoy a large selection of Italian favorites including gnocchi and manicotti. The event always has a large attendance and this year was no exception.

St. Bridget’s was the host of the recent St. Joseph’s Table feast. Diners were able to enjoy a large selection of Italian favorites including gnocchi and manicotti. The event always has a large attendance and this year was no exception.

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St Joseph’s Table has large turnout

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Monday, July 7, 2025

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, July 7, 2025
River Steven Robinson, 22, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and transporting an open container and was released on $1,500 bail.Mark Best, 58, was arrested Sunday for Crawford County on charges of criminal trespass and was released.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Tyler Lynn Polk, 35, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on two counts of domestic battery and interference with law enforcement and was released on $3,148.50 bail.

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‘Stay Strong, Stay Healthy’ course in Independence

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Our bodies are made for activity, but modern conveniences allow us to be increasingly inactive. Physical inactivity can place our health at risk for many chronic diseases.We have something fun planned to get you moving.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, July 7, 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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CALENDAR

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Tuesday, July 8•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•City of Roseland Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m.
Early Saturday morning the Baxter Springs Fire Trucks formed a parade and moved down Military Avenue to their new home.

Early Saturday morning the Baxter Springs Fire Trucks formed a parade and moved down Military Avenue to their new home.

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Baxter Springs’ new fire station

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Monday, July 7, 2025
After 99 years of service the original fire station in Baxter Springs has been retired and replaced by a modern state-of-the art facility that has been the dream of city firefighters for more than half a century.

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Solar farm economic summary presented to county

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Monday, July 7, 2025
Representatives of Rainbow Springs Solar (panel) Project, appeared before the County Commissioners Monday. They discussed a planned 225-megawatt solar energy facility in Cherokee County, with construction scheduled to commence in 2028.
Maci Livingston and Abigail Moeckel finished first in the girls bicycle division of the Fourth of July 5K.

Maci Livingston and Abigail Moeckel finished first in the girls bicycle division of the Fourth of July 5K.

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Fourth of July 5K

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Monday, July 7, 2025

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Annual Fair edition Friday

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Monday, July 7, 2025
With the Cherokee County Fair just a week away, the annual News-Report Fair Edition is scheduled to be delivered to subscribers on Friday.This year’s edition has complete Fair schedule, judging schedule, entertainment lineup and special events.
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