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Man injured in fall from local bridge

News Staff
Monday, January 31, 2022
A 24 year old man fell Friday from Rainbow Bridge near Baxter Springs on Friday. Casey Wilson was reportedly climbing on the bridge Friday and fell from the historical Route 66 structure.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, January 28, 2022
Cambrey Dan Dunnic, 22, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and was released on $1,000 bail.
Despite chilly weather and a few frozen pits, the Columbus Bass Club turned out for their first tournament of the season. Five two-person teams and a one-person team competed. Participants included Ellis Lute, Howard Maynard, Levi Snow, Corey Estep, AJ Wenzel, Pat Dickerson, Jimi Napier, Matt Haviland, Travis Hodgson and Kyler Saporito. Not picured Lee Snow. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Despite chilly weather and a few frozen pits, the Columbus Bass Club turned out for their first tournament of the season. Five two-person teams and a one-person team competed. Participants included Ellis Lute, Howard Maynard, Levi Snow, Corey Estep, AJ Wenzel, Pat Dickerson, Jimi Napier, Matt Haviland, Travis Hodgson and Kyler Saporito. Not picured Lee Snow. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Weather doesn’t stop Columbus Bass Club first season tourney

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 28, 2022
In a fierce fishing competition, 10 of the area’s most able anglers competed for the Columbus Bass Club’s first fishing tournament of 2022 on Saturday. Of the five teams in attendance, cash prizes and shiny, metal plaques were awarded to the two winning teams.
At the Baxter Springs City Council meeting Tuesday, January 25, four council members were sworn in for a four-year term. Those members include Rick Chriestenson, Darryl Nadeau, Sherry Brown and Randy Debeeld. Photo by Dee Riley.

At the Baxter Springs City Council meeting Tuesday, January 25, four council members were sworn in for a four-year term. Those members include Rick Chriestenson, Darryl Nadeau, Sherry Brown and Randy Debeeld. Photo by Dee Riley.

Reservations required for Scottish Rite meeting

News Staff
Friday, January 28, 2022
All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are ask to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting Thursday, February 3, at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg. Social Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and the Meeting will start at approximately 7 p.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, January 28, 2022
Friday, January 28 •Titan Basketball at Frontenac 4:30 p.m. •Riverton Ram basketball at Baxter Springs games begin at 4:30 p.m. Baxter Springs Homecoming coronation. Saturday, January 29 •Lady Titan wrestling Washburn Rural Tournament 9 a.m. •Titan varsity wrestling Chanute Tournament 9 a.m.
Steele to fill vacant position

Steele to fill vacant position

Steele to fill vacant position

News Staff
Friday, January 28, 2022
There will soon be a new Magistrate Judge on the bench in Cherokee County. Interviews by the 11 th Judicial Nominating Commission were held Thursday morning and Galena attorney Douglas Steele was ultimately chosen to fill the position that opened after the retirement of Samuel Marsh.
Kindergarten students at Spring Grove Primary School in Galena celebrate Kansas Day with retired teacher Nancy Bash. The group dances to the “Hokey Pokey” after learning about the state’s official animals, crops and singing “Home on the Range” together. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Kindergarten students at Spring Grove Primary School in Galena celebrate Kansas Day with retired teacher Nancy Bash. The group dances to the “Hokey Pokey” after learning about the state’s official animals, crops and singing “Home on the Range” together. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Galena students celebrate Kansas Day

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 28, 2022
With Kansas’s 161st birthday on Saturday, three kindergarten classes at Spring Grove Primary School got together to learn about the Sunflower state. Retired teacher Nancy Bash took it upon herself to present a fun, educational presentation about the state to the students on January 26.

Local magistrate judge is selected

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 28, 2022
After one contender withdrew from the running, the 11th Judicial Nominating Commission selected Attorney Douglas Steele from Galena as the newest district magistrate judge Thursday. “I’m thankful, I’m blessed and I’m very happy to be given this opportunity,” Steele said.
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