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Area Accident Report

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

A car vs. deer accident occurred January 25 at approximately 8:30 p.m. A 2014 Ford Fusion driven by Lisa Street, 56, Baxter Springs, was traveling south on Southeast Highway Alternate 69 when she struck a deer in the roadway near West North 10th Street.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Friday, February 4 11:30 a.m. – Fred Raymond Heistand vs. Leslie L. Greninger, status conference, (civil) 11:30 a.m. – Leslie Greninger vs.

Southeast Kansas soil health conference

James Coover

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference will be hosted by Kansas State Research and Extension, along with Great Plain Regeneration. The event will be held Tuesday, February 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McCune Community Center located at 410 5th St. in McCune.

Southeast FBLA members place in top 10 at district

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Future Business Leaders of America recently held their District I competition. Southeast students participated in the event. Those placing in the Top 10 in their events. In Advance Accounting Derick Burger placed third; John Turpen placed sixth and Lily Webster placed seventh.

When using wood to heat your home, species matters

Jesse Gilmore

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

In order to avoid home energy costs, some people are turning to firewood as their primary source of heat. Not all trees are good choices for firewood. The heat firewood produces when burning will depend on the dry weight of the wood.

It’s time to test for radon

Julie Smith

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

As we start a new year, it is important to remember that the Kansas Radon Program encourages all Kansas residents to test their homes for radon gas during the January to March timeframe. You may be asking, “What is radon and why should I worry?” Radon is an invisible, odorless gas.

CALENDAR

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Wednesday, February 2 •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m. at Van’s Steakhouse •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas. Pat Niggemann, leader. Thursday, February 3 •Junior High boys basketball at Galena 6 p.m.

Kansas celebrated

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Kansas celebrated its 161st birthday January 29. Students at Central School in Baxter Springs were treated to sunflower themed cupcakes in honor of the event. Logan Morales and Cooper Campbell had just picked up their treats. Photo by Dee Riley.

Beekeeping meeting held Saturday

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The newest buzz of the town occurred in the Cherokee County Extension Office in Columbus January 29. Nearly 20 individuals from the surrounding community attended a Beginner Beekeeping Class that Cherokee County Area Beekeepers group held.

Wintry weather today?

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

What the weather people call a winter mix, could end up a winter mess as snowfall is expected to be several inches during the day today. The Southeast Kansas area is forecast to expect an arctic air mass to plunge into the area for the next 24 hours and leave the area under a snow cover.

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