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Tuesday, May 10 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Johnston Public Library story time 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. •Lady Titan Softball JV hosts Frontenac at 4:30 p.m. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Babies in community a priority

Giving babies a priority in Cherokee County, and Crossroads Christian Church in Baxter Springs recently celebrated with a community baby shower. A total of 24 expecting mothers showed up to the event along with 10 area businesses and organizations on May 4.

Campground moves to Riverside East

By Jacob Spencer Staff Writer To coincide with all of the exciting changes that come with summer time, Baxter Springs is preparing to change campsite locations in their city parks.

Teacher to speak at baccalaureate

The Baccalaureate Committee is pleased that Mashea Shultz has answered the call to speak at Baccalaureate this year. “At the age of 18, God put it on our speaker’s heart to begin a girl’s youth group,” said a spokesperson.

Keenagers perform May Day concert

Spectacular singing was on full display when the Keenagers choir took to the stage of Spring River Assembly of God’s sanctuary. The group of 17 musicians and their director, Scott Nelson, got together to perform a superb selection of songs as part of their “May Day and Music” concert May 1.