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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
James Aaron Hensley, 41, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, January 7, 2022
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 9 a.m. – Discover Bank vs. Mandy S. McGowan, dismissal, (limited civil) 9 a.m. – Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Nick J. Kitch, dismissal, (limited civil) 9 a.m. – Alejandro Rojero vs.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
Steven M. Metcalf and Joy L. Metcalf, Galena conveyed a deed to the property located at 719 Jackson Ave., Galena to Alexander L. Sisemore, Galena. The deed was . Patricia A.

FRIDAY JANUARY 7, 2022 CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
Friday, January 7 •Titan Basketball vs Girard 4:30 p.m. •Riverton Ram Basketball at Riverton vs. Colgan games begin at 4:30 p.m •Baxter Springs Lions basketball at Caney games begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 8 •Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Brian Waterman awaits sentencing outside of Cherokee County Courthouse’s courtroom on Tuesday afternoon. Judge Robert J. Fleming sentenced Waterman to 28 years for the first-degree attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated burglary incident that involved Bob Hopkins of Baxter Springs on May 8, 2016. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Brian Waterman awaits sentencing outside of Cherokee County Courthouse’s courtroom on Tuesday afternoon. Judge Robert J. Fleming sentenced Waterman to 28 years for the first-degree attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated burglary incident that involved Bob Hopkins of Baxter Springs on May 8, 2016. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Street naming decision made

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 7, 2022
What has been known as Crossland Lane received a new street name during Monday night’s Columbus City Council meeting. Police Officer Jim Oeberbeck, Ward 3 Member Tom Pryor and Fire Chief Steven Burton all made name statements before Lake Street was decided upon by the Council.

Two nominated for local judge seat

News Staff
Friday, January 7, 2022
Two local attorneys have indicated their interest in taking the seat in Magistrate Court created by the retirement of Judge Samuel Marsh. John Bullard, Columbus and Doug Steele, Galena are both set to be interviewed Thursday January 27 by the 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission at 9 a.m.
Singin’ In The Rain JR. will be performed January 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at the James R. Christman Performing Center in Galena. The cast includes a number of Cherokee County youth as well as several from Joplin, Mo. See page 3 for more information. Courtesy photo.

Singin’ In The Rain JR. will be performed January 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at the James R. Christman Performing Center in Galena. The cast includes a number of Cherokee County youth as well as several from Joplin, Mo. See page 3 for more information. Courtesy photo.

Proclamation supports police

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Friday, January 7, 2022
Thanks to the Columbus City Council, multitudes of the country’s bravest men and women will be honored with a special, annual day. As of the Monday, January 3 City Council meeting, Mayor Grant Spieth officially set January 9 as “National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Jacquelyn De Ann Pliler, 59, was arrested Tuesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of criminal trespass and interference with law enforcement officers; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $495 bail.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Bobby Dean Myers, Baxter Springs, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1176 Southeast Gum Lane, Baxter Springs to Tammy Ball, Miami, Okla. The deed was recorded November 30, 2021. Tammy Ball, Miami, Okla.
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