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US69 project moves closer to county line

News Staff
Monday, September 20, 2021
US 69 Highway will be one step closer to Cherokee County as the fourlane will reach Highway 47 intersection by fall of 2022. KDOT officials told the US 69 Association at their annual meeting Wednesday at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg.
Making a paper likeness of the twin towers

Making a paper likeness of the twin towers

Making a paper likeness of the twin towers

News Staff
Monday, September 20, 2021
Making a paper likeness of the twin towers in centimeter scale on September 11, the winning entry of Nicolas Webber’s students in building the towers to scale including the radio tower were Aubrey Hoag, Easton Long, Audrey Combs and Levi Simpson.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
After attempting to flee from Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputies, a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by William A. Kukovich, 28, Haysville, was involved in an accident. Kukovich did not stop at a red light at Kansas Highway 171 and US Highway 400 Junction.

Burglary suspect arrested

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Authorities have arrested 38-year-old Lucas Jarrett on allegations of aggravated burglary. The arrest stems from a weekend incident outside of Weir, where Jarrett is suspected of breaking into a garage and attempting to steal property.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Monday, September 20 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Gregg Stephen Benedict, scheduling conference, (criminal) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Darrel L. Johnston, diversion status, (criminal) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs.
Cherokee County Economic Development award nominees

Cherokee County Economic Development award nominees

Cherokee County Economic Development award nominees

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Certificates of recognition were presented to the nominees for the 2021 Economic Development awards at the breakfast Wednesday. Tique-A-Bou was nominated for the Rising Star Award. Representing Tique-A-Bou were Abby Zahm, Mike Mathes and Susan Mathes.

Baxter Springs PEO meets for luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Back to school was the theme for the Baxter Springs’ Chapter BT of the P.E.O. Sisterhood meeting Tuesday, September 7. The noon luncheon was held in the Baxter Springs First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chapter’s officers served as hostesses.
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