Area Accident Report

A one-vehicle accident occurred Thursday north of Weir, near NE 30th and Eider Lane. A 2009 Chevy Silverado, driven by Devin Young of Weir, left the roadway and rolled. He refused to be transported by EMS. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated.

Auxiliary hears CT scanner update

An update on the inhouse CT scanner renovation and the expansion of the physical therapy program was presented to Columbus Mercy Auxiliary members at their June 21 meeting. Angie Saporito, Columbus Mercy Administrator, gave the report.

Beekeeping features in latest novel choice

Eileen Garvin is an author and beekeeper who lives in Hood River, Oregon. “The Music of Bees” is her first novel. Here’s the story of three strangers who are struggling through unexpected loss as they come together by chance.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Timothy Ray McDowell, 59, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and transporting an open container and is being held in lieu of $2,000 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, June 29 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Jacinto Bernave, dismissal, (criminal) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of James P. Wilson, final hearing, (probate) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Troy A. Tygart, scheduling conference, (traffic) 9 a.m.