Simpson sets new school record for 800 Meters

Levi Simpson, set a new school record in the 800M Run at Frontenac, Thursday, beating the mark set in 1988 by nearly four seconds. The Central Junior High School Seventh Grader ran a time of 2:22.5 minutes in the race and placed third. His time erases the 2:26 minute record set by Joshiah Covert.

TUESDAY APRIL 26, 2022 CALENDAR

Tuesday, April 26 •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. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.

District Magistrate Judge Doug Steele

District Magistrate Judge Doug Steele, was sworn-in and the robing ceremony took place Friday afternoon in the District Court room before a nearly full house. His children Sam and Allie assisted him with the ceremony. “I am grateful, I am blessed,” said Judge Steele.

Cold case playing cards to yield tips

A new way of dealing with unsolved homicides, missing persons or unidentified remains has been developed by Kansas law enforcement agencies. Distributing a deck of Kansas Cold Case Playing Cards as a way of generating tips that may help resolve cases.

Utility contract signed by county

A consensus has been reached, as the Cherokee County Commissioners have narrowed in on an energy provider. The board agreed to sign a contract with Clearwater Enterprise as part of their April 18 meeting.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Julia Reece, 43, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and obstructing apprehension of prosecution and is being held without bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, April 25 9 a.m. – Kelsey L. Williams vs. Cody M. Bolinger, dismissal, (domestic) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Ryan Conder vs. Madelyn P. Lake, dismissal, (domestic) 9 a.m.

Questions arise about new types of production

As fertilizer and input costs get more expensive, there can be a lot of questions about new types of production and new methods of farming. When profit margins get tighter, farmers must get creative to ever tow that thin line of profitability.