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Fundraiser set for accident victim

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Monday, April 7, 2025
A fundraiser to cover the funeral expenses of Alan Christmas will be held at the Camp Joy Church in Columbus.Christmas died in an automobile accident on Thursday morning.The fundraiser will be held Wednesday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Bond election today for Galena schools

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Monday, April 7, 2025
A $7.5-million bond election is being held today (Tuesday) in the Galena USD 499 school district. If approved, the bond will enable the district to replace two modular classrooms at Spring Grove that house the preschool.
Author Michael Wallis, spoke at Missouri Southern University to a group of Route 66 aficionados about his trips on the famous highway and the people he met along the way.

Author Michael Wallis, spoke at Missouri Southern University to a group of Route 66 aficionados about his trips on the famous highway and the people he met along the way.

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Wallis tells of trips on ‘Mother Road’

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Monday, April 7, 2025
There are half a hundred or so members of Route 66 groupies, mostly from around Galena who are preparing for a two year “Route 66” fest as the highway hits the century mark.They will be joining an expected thousands of Route 66 boosters nationwide in the celebrations.

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CALENDAR

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Monday, April 7, 2025
Tuesday, April 8•Titan JV Baseball at home vs. Baxter Springs 4:30 p.m.•Lady Titan JV softball at home vs. Baxter Springs 4:30 p.m.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•City of Roseland Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m.
Cherokee County Farm Bureau board member Kyle Rennie introduced Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland and talked about the importance of organization to Cherokee County.

Cherokee County Farm Bureau board member Kyle Rennie introduced Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland and talked about the importance of organization to Cherokee County.

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Cherokee County Farm Bureau

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Monday, April 7, 2025

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CKSO to add Safe Street FBI Task Force Officer

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Monday, April 7, 2025
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will shortly be adding FBI Safe Street Task Force Officer (TFOs) to their agency.Sheriff Brian Henderson told the Cherokee County Commissioners Monday morning that one of the sheriff’s deputies will be working with the FBI in the task force.
A supporter of St Jude Hospital where her late son was hospitalized Cindy Wells is ending her association with the annual fund raiser. Park Principal Anna Moser helped at this year’s event.

A supporter of St Jude Hospital where her late son was hospitalized Cindy Wells is ending her association with the annual fund raiser. Park Principal Anna Moser helped at this year’s event.

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A supporter of St Jude Hospital

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Monday, April 7, 2025
They offer comprehensive oil change services designed to get you back on the road quickly and affordably. Specializing in preventative maintenance services, they have highly qualified technicians to assist auto services needs

They offer comprehensive oil change services designed to get you back on the road quickly and affordably. Specializing in preventative maintenance services, they have highly qualified technicians to assist auto services needs

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What’s happening at the library?

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Monday, April 7, 2025
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