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Courthouse heating emergency discussed

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
With wildly cold winter weather on the horizon, the Cherokee County Commissioners recently put plans in place to keep the courthouse warm. “We’ve got a lot of issues with the boilers, to the point that this is probably their last season,” Commissioner Cory Moates said.

Baxter reviews possible Airbnbs

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
In an effort to begin bringing in tourists, Baxter Springs resident David Lee approached City Council on January 25 to try to list two of his properties, located at 240 W. 11th Street and 1624 Cherokee Ave., as Airbnb lodging locations.
A roll-over accident

A roll-over accident

A roll-over accident

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
A roll-over accident occurred Monday at approximately 9:12 a.m. A 2009 GMC Sierra driven by Darrell Thompson, 83, of Cherryvale was traveling east on Highway 160. He went off the roadway to the south near Northeast 50 th .

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, January 31, 2022
Geordan Ashleigh Meyer, 29, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of criminal damage to property and domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and was released on $200 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, January 31, 2022
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Tuesday, February 1 Tuesday, February 1 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Richard Wayne Stark vs. Sarah Stark, dismissal, (domestic) Wednesday, February 2 9 a.m. – First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, vs. Kyle M. Olson, et al.
Homecoming royalty for Baxter Springs

Homecoming royalty for Baxter Springs

Homecoming royalty for Baxter Springs

News Staff
Monday, January 31, 2022
Homecoming royalty for Baxter Springs was crowned between games against Riverton Friday night. Brayden Goodman and Olivia Barr were honored with the title of King and Queen. Photo by Dee Riley.
Epler named to state corn board

Epler named to state corn board

Epler named to state corn board

News Staff
Monday, January 31, 2022
A Columbus man has been elected secretary of the Kansas Corn Growers Association at their annual meeting held in Salina. Following his reelection to the association board of directors Chad Epler became the organizations secretary at the 2022 Kansas Corn Symposium, last week.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

News Staff
Monday, January 31, 2022
No grand prize winner again in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest. Missing three of the preferred answers Cheri Walden won the consolation prize of $10 in Columbus Chamber gift certificates.

Brassart will share courthouse employees

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, January 31, 2022
Under the direction of newly elected County Clerk Rebecca Brassart, the County Clerk’s Office has asked Register of Deeds employee Vickie Hess to work part time between both offices. “She’s definitely a very good addition to our team,” Brassart said. “I’m excited to have her.
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