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Ribbon cutting for IdeaTek internet set

A faster, more connected future is coming to Baxter Springs, thanks to a $3 million investment by IdeaTek to bring cutting-edge fiber internet to the city.A ribbon cutting is planned to welcome the new internet provider to the community at noon, Monday, March 31 at the City Hall.

District 11 to increase rates

The Bone Creek Wholesale Water District 11 has announced a 25cent per 1,000 gallon increase in their water rates.
As the Easter Holiday season nears, and with the beginning of lent, the annual Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church Friday Fish Fry was held in the Scammon Parish Hall. Some folks who don’t eat fish such as Luke Holden go for the grilled cheese sandwiches and a side or two.

As the Easter Holiday season nears, and with the beginning of lent, the annual Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church Friday Fish Fry was held in the Scammon Parish Hall. Some folks who don’t eat fish such as Luke Holden go for the grilled cheese sandwiches and a side or two.

As the Easter Holiday season nears

Balloon regatta moves to new launch location

Changes are taking place in three Chamber of Commerce programs this year. It was announced at their monthly meeting on Wednesday that major changes are coming in the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt as it is being moved to the High School football field.
Reminder museum closed in bad weather

Reminder museum closed in bad weather

Reminder museum closed in bad weather

The month of February is not one of my favorite months of the year. This year I have more reason to want it removed from the calendar.The first day of the month we had to say goodbye to Athena McColm. She was reunited with her family in heaven. What a reunion that must have been.

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.

Labette County Jail Report

Richard Joseph Keeler, 42, was admitted to the Labette County Law Enforcement Center to serve a sanction.