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Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
Douglas and Jennifer Westervelt and Bradley R. Westervelt conveyed a deed to the property located at 5495 Southwest 50th Road Columbus to Peter I. Westevelt, Columbus. The deed was recorded September 3, 2021.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
Destinee Janea McKeowen, 23, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possession of marijuana and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and was released on $898.50 bail.
Alligator Gar found in Neosho River

Alligator Gar found in Neosho River

Alligator Gar found in Neosho River

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
When a lure drops below the water’s surface, it’s not always known what might rise to meet it. On a warm night late last month, one angler fishing the Neosho River east of Parsons caught something he probably never expected to see, a four and a half-foot, 39.5-pound Alligator Gar. The kicker?

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
Monday, October 18 •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.
Watchfire recalls POWs, MIAs

Watchfire recalls POWs, MIAs

Watchfire recalls POWs, MIAs

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, October 18, 2021
Patriotism and respect for the missing and fallen service members were all on full display over the weekend. This year’s annual POW/MIA Recognition was held at the American Legion Post on Saturday at 5 p.m. to honor those who gave their all for the United States and its citizens’ liberties.
Firefighter injured in Friday night blaze

Firefighter injured in Friday night blaze

Firefighter injured in Friday night blaze

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
A Baxter Springs firefighter suffered burns and was taken from the scene while the department was fighting a fire Friday night. Three departments were dispatched to 14th Street and Lions Road, at 10:49 p.m. Friday night to a structure fire.

Prizeweek consolation

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
The Prizeweek Puzzle continues to baffle the players as the grand prize continues to go unclaimed. Johna Carter was the consolation prize winner, missing two of the preferred answers.

USD 508 buys BS Community Center building

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
The “old” Baxter Springs Community Building located at 506 W. Fourth Street will be purchased by the Baxter Springs USD 508 for $25,000 from the City of Baxter Springs. The board voted to purchase the building following an executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property.

Football contest winners

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
Coming down to the tie-breaker, four entries in the Columbus Merchants Football Contest tied, all missing the same two games. Mike Ellis took first place, Scott Thompson was second and Larry Tedlock finished third.
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