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Baxter Springs Valedictorian, Salutatorian Isaac Rendel Valedictorian

Baxter Springs Valedictorian, Salutatorian Isaac Rendel Valedictorian

Graduations planned throughout County

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, May 13, 2022
The Southeast senior class was the first public school to host a graduation in Cherokee County, with their students’ ceremony having been scheduled on May 7 in the gymnasium. Baxter Springs and Galena will hold their graduation ceremonies Saturday and Sunday.
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Director Jean Pritchett showed the Hirsch family from Hope around the community building during the Big Kansas Road Trip. Joe Hirsch, his wife, Nakita, their son, Lane and daughter, Iris, got a chance to check out the mural painted by Duke Wellington that hangs in the building’s main conference room. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Columbus Chamber of Commerce Director Jean Pritchett showed the Hirsch family from Hope around the community building during the Big Kansas Road Trip. Joe Hirsch, his wife, Nakita, their son, Lane and daughter, Iris, got a chance to check out the mural painted by Duke Wellington that hangs in the building’s main conference room. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Big Kansas Road Trip showcases Cherokee County attractions

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, May 13, 2022
A spotlight was shined on all that Cherokee County has to offer thanks to the Big Kansas Road Trip. The tourism event ran by the Kansas Sampler Foundation saw a mass of new faces get introduced to the southeast Kansas community from May 5 to May 8, including the Hirsch family from Hope.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, May 11 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of David B. Hopkins, allowance of demand, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Ronnie G. Crawford, petition, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Mary J.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Misti Dawn Caton, 36, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia and vehicle liability insurance required The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s...

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Abigall Ella Farella, was arrested Monday 22, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence, possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held in lieu of...

Managing aquatic plants

Adaven Scronce
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
While aquatic plants are a natural part of the aquatic ecosystem, it is common for them to become too prevalent and control efforts may need to be implemented. Although aquatic plants can be a problem if they are too abundant, not all aquatic plants are bad.

Democrats will meet Thursday in Scammon

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The Cherokee County Democrats will meet Thursday, May 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. At the Scammon Park at Fifth and Keith in Scammon. Come out and enjoy hot dog and chips in the park. All Democrats and like-minded citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
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