Cherokee County Jail Report

Kyle James Gordon, 27, was arrested Tuesday by Wyandotte Nation on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist, and obstructing apprehension of prosecution and was released on $1,000 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Dedarius Decodiya Lee, 27, was arrested Thursday by Oswego Police officers on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and defective tail lamp and was released on $2,500 bail.

Tips for dealing with problematic pond weeds

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictAs the weather starts to warm up, algae and other aquatic plants will become more prevalent in ponds.

Firm invests more than $600 million in Watco

Duration Capital Partners (“Duration”) has made a minority equity investment of more than $600 million in Watco Companies, LLC. (“Watco”) with company offices located in Pittsburg is a leading transportation service and logistics company.

CALENDAR

Friday, June 20•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, June 21•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, June 22 •Attend the church of your choice.

Crossland students restore landmark

At the corner of Fourth and Locust streets, two Pittsburg State graduates and a group of Gorilla football players are part of the team restoring a Pittsburg landmark one floor at a time.

Blood drive

The monthly Columbus Community Blood Drive will be held Monday, June 23, in the community center from noon to 5:30 p.m.This month, in cooperation with the Springfield Cardinals, a free shirt and tickets will be available to donors.

Riverton High School Junior Kaylee Knowlin