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Labette County Jail Report

Kris Dewayne Spencer, 51, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $538.50 bail.Tyler Lynn Polk, 35, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on $1,500 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jeffery Leroy Carpenter, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on a warrant and was released.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Saturday, February 7•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post•Cherokee County beginning beekeeping class begins at 8 a.m. At the Cherokee County Extension office. $15 includes club membership and lunch.•Southeast Cross Country second annual Trivia Night.

Pittsburg casino revenue up

Kansas’ four commercial casinos recorded $36.6 million in revenue for December, down 1.5-percent from the previous year.The figures, published by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, show that electronic gaming devices accounted for $32.5 million of the total, up 1-percent.
USD 493 students at Park Elementary took part in a number of activities related to the recent celebration of Kansas Day. Rowan Benedict shows off his interpretation of the Kansas State Salamander.

USD 493 students at Park Elementary took part in a number of activities related to the recent celebration of Kansas Day. Rowan Benedict shows off his interpretation of the Kansas State Salamander.

USD 493 students at Park Elementary

Columbus PTO to host chili feed

If you want to support local students and are looking for an evening of food and entertainment, mark those calendars for Thursday, February 19.The Columbus Parent Teacher Organization will be hosting a Bingo and Chili Feed and silent auction in the Central Elementary cafeteria.