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Child porn arrest in Baxter

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Monday, May 5, 2025
The newly formed Cherokee County Sherriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received a tip about possible child pornography being shared by a person in Cherokee County.
Preparing for the hot dog eating contest Matt Case, manager of the Cherokee County Farmers Coop, was at the grill. Hundreds of the tasty treats were prepared for the contest and the free hot dogs were provided by Moates Excavating for the Cowtown Days in Baxter Springs.

Preparing for the hot dog eating contest Matt Case, manager of the Cherokee County Farmers Coop, was at the grill. Hundreds of the tasty treats were prepared for the contest and the free hot dogs were provided by Moates Excavating for the Cowtown Days in Baxter Springs.

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Cowtown Days has large turnout

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Monday, May 5, 2025

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, May 5, 2025
Willard Wayne Carver, 24, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated internet trading in child pornography and is being held without bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, May 5, 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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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Monday, May 5, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
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National FFA president speaks at local dinner

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Being an FFA member is like driving a car, if you don’t step on the gas pedal you will never get anywhere,” Amara Jackson, 2023-24 national FFA president. “Putting on your FFA jacket is like the gas pedal to your future.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Friday, May 2•West Mineral City Wide Garage Sale•CowTown Days in Baxter Springs.•Titan Track, 3 p.m.at Girard•Titan JV Baseball, 4:30 p.m. at Girard•Lady Titan JV Softball, 4:30 p.m. at Girard Saturday, May 3•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. at the post home.
Columbus Postmaster Tyler Speer presents retiring Ron Steele with a certificate of appreciation for his 14 years as custodian.

Columbus Postmaster Tyler Speer presents retiring Ron Steele with a certificate of appreciation for his 14 years as custodian.

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The ‘old man at the Columbus post office’ is retiring

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Few people get the opportunity to retire twice but, Ron Steele isn’t like most people. Earlier this week he announced the “Old Man at the Columbus post office is retiring.”Ron joined the post office when he was 62-years old after spending 38 years in sales, mostly on the road, in his vehicle.
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