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County RNR causes potential shortfall

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
With the budget hearing slated for August 24, Cherokee County Commissioners are running short on time to finalize the 2027 County Budget.That task has been made more difficult following a snafu with the Revenue Neutral Rate.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, August 7, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Bible valuable tool for genealogical research

Bible valuable tool for genealogical research

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Bible valuable tool for genealogical research

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Genealogy CornerA valuable genealogical tool for tracing ancestors before vital records were common is the family Bible. This is especially true if births, baptisms, marriages and deaths were recorded on pages in the Bible.
Members of Heritage Youth Association, FFA and Cherokee County 4-H participated in the Rabbit classes during the fair. Ribbons were awarded to the entrants.

Members of Heritage Youth Association, FFA and Cherokee County 4-H participated in the Rabbit classes during the fair. Ribbons were awarded to the entrants.

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Members of Heritage Youth Association

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Mineral reunion seeks reservations

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Another All School Reunion for Mineral High School alumni is in the works. This reunion will be held at the new part of the Catholic Parish Hall in Scammon from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 29.Dinner will be served at approximately 5 p.m.
Members of Heritage Youth Association, FFA and Cherokee County 4-H participated in the Poultry classes during the fair. Winners were presented with ribbons for their efforts.

Members of Heritage Youth Association, FFA and Cherokee County 4-H participated in the Poultry classes during the fair. Winners were presented with ribbons for their efforts.

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Members of Heritage Youth Association

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Brandon Wade Bartlett, 34, was arrested Friday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of domestic battery and was released.Troy Michael Bartlett, 63, was arrested Friday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of domestic battery and was reeased.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Aaron Daniel Jones, 37, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
Each year during the Cherokee County Fair, the Fair Board serves a lunch to all of the fair sponsors. It takes many people innumerable hours to plan and organize the event. Volunteers and sponsors include local law enforcement personnel, emergency services, city and county officials and employees, as well as businesses and individuals who donate time and financial support to keep the event moving forward each year.

Each year during the Cherokee County Fair, the Fair Board serves a lunch to all of the fair sponsors. It takes many people innumerable hours to plan and organize the event. Volunteers and sponsors include local law enforcement personnel, emergency services, city and county officials and employees, as well as businesses and individuals who donate time and financial support to keep the event moving forward each year.

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Use safety precautions when enjoying the sun

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
No matter how hot it was, my grandfather always wore a brimmed hat and long-sleeved pearl snap shirts to protect against the everpresent and invisible ultraviolet rays in the summer. He had a good reason to cover up; the season’s work rarely took place in the shade.

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Chapter V PEO hears about Operation Christmas Child program

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A presentation about the Operation Christmas Child program began the July meeting of Chapter V PEO. The meeting was held at the First Baptist Church, 200 W. Sycamore in Columbus.Heather Mentze the Area Co-Ordinator talked about the shoebox ministry. She is a PEO with Chapter L from Iola.
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