Musing Under the Clock Tower

The Fourth of July is over, back to school is just around the corner.

PSU announces Spring 2025 honors

Pittsburg State University has announced the Spring 2025 honor roll.Those named to the list include from Baxter Springs Olivia M. Autry, Psychology, graduate, Dean’s Scholastic Honors; Addison J. Casada, Psychology, senior, All A Scholastic Honors; Chloe C.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jasmine Kay Myers, 24, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of reckless driving, driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required, unlawful registration and transporting an open container and was released.

Labette County Jail Report

Mary Elizabeth Wyatt, 50, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of distribute opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulant, possession of hallucinogenic drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant...

Real Estate transfers

Debra K. Price, Baxter Springs, conveyed a deed to the property located at 514 East Tenth Street, Baxter Springs, to Erin Cooper, Pittsburg. The deed was recorded June 23, 2025.

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.

Cottonwood is state tree

When the Kansas legislature selected a state tree it chose the native cottonwood because its presence was synonymous with homestead success. The fast-growing trees require adequate moisture to grow, so a standing grove indicated crops were likely to succeed as well.

Arkansas announces honor roll

The University of Arkansas has announced their Spring 2025 honor rolls.Students from Baxter Springs named to the list include Michael Colbert and Lillian Weston. Karley Jones from Scammon was also named to the list.

CALENDAR

Friday, July 4 •Independence Day•Government offices will be closed. Mail will not run.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, July 5•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Experience Open Class at the fair

July is here, and for Cherokee County that means fair time.As the scent of funnel cakes drifts through the air and the sound of laughter echoes through the barns, another cherished tradition is quietly drawing admiration — the Open Class fair exhibits.