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Galena tax payments discussed by County

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

With funds needing to be paid to Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, the Cherokee County Commissioners met with representatives from the Galena School District and the City of Galena to discuss their payment options.

Houser retires from courthouse post

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

After having served the Cherokee County Courthouse for over 25 years as the Maintenance Director, Ralph Houser tendered his resignation to the County Commissioners January 24. “Well, that was not foreseen,” said County Commissioner Cory Moates.

Interviews for judges position set Thursday

News Staff

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Two local attorneys have been nominated to fill the district magistrate judge vacancy created when Judge Samuel Marsh retired. The 11 th Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled interviews Thursday, January 27 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Cherokee County Courthouse.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff

Monday, January 24, 2022

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Tuesday, January 25 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Billy Gene Osborne, dismissal, (criminal) 10 a.m. – Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Montez D. Whitmire, hearing, (state tax) 11 a.m. – Monsanto Farm Flex vs. Nicholas Bole, motion, (civil) 11:30 a.m.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff

Monday, January 24, 2022

Tanya Dee Palmer, 47, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $306 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff

Monday, January 24, 2022

Mason William Smith, 25, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and was released on $850 bail.

City of Galena Court News

News Staff

Monday, January 24, 2022

The following cases were heard in Galena Municipal Court. Jamie Don Huff was found guilty of no proof of insurance and was assessed fines and fees of $561. Offense occurred January 13, 2021. McKayla A.

Set smart goals for long term success

Katherine Pinto

Monday, January 24, 2022

A new year means we have another 365 days to chase our goals.This can be exciting, but also very overwhelming if you have no idea where to start. Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution to improve your health?

Kansans feeling stree of Covid 19 pandemic

News Staff

Monday, January 24, 2022

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) are encouraging Kansans feeling the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic to connect with their local mental health center.

CALENDAR

News Staff

Monday, January 24, 2022

Monday, January 24 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. This is an in person meeting only. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m.

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