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New canopies for the Baxter Springs pool

New canopies for the Baxter Springs pool

New canopies for the Baxter Springs pool

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
New canopies for the Baxter Springs pool were donated by ATEC Steel and installed by the Baxter Springs City Works Department. The canopies will provide shade for toddler swimmers and their families in the new toddler swimming pool area. 

Last woman hanged for murder in Great Britain

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Tuesday, July 13 The 194th day of the year 171 days left Today in history Nightclub owner Ruth Ellis is convicted of murdering boyfriend David Blakely on July 13, 1955. Ellis was later executed by hanging and became the last woman in Great Britain to be put to death.
It was a time of learning

It was a time of learning

It was a time of learning

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
It was a time of learning, singing and laughter at the recent vacation Bible school held at Center Christian Church. During a play break, Jael King, Elisabeth King and Walker Brannin shared a seat on the swings.

Boil order issued for RWD 5

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Due to repairs on the water lines the City of Cherokee, Rural Water District Number 5, Cherokee County issued a boil order effective Tuesday, July 13 through Friday, July 16. Questions can be answered at 620-457-8472.

K9 deputy apprehends suspect after foot pursuit

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Just after 2 p.m. Monday, a Cherokee County deputy started to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle ridden by 31-yearold James Alen Walker. Walker, who had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest, started to elude law enforcement, ultimately fleeing on foot into a wooded area.

Two men in custody on theft charges

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Cherokee County Deputies were dispatched to an area east of Baxter Springs on Monday, where a property owner had reported a theft. During the course of the investigation, deputies obtained a description of the suspect vehicle, which they later located in Galena.
Participating in a cornhole tournament makes players hungry. Baxter Springs American Legion Auxiliary members made sure Cole Parrish, Riley Daniel, Logan Abbott and Grady Roller didn’t leave with an empty stomach. The tournament, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary was held Saturday in Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs. Photo by Dee Riley.

Participating in a cornhole tournament makes players hungry. Baxter Springs American Legion Auxiliary members made sure Cole Parrish, Riley Daniel, Logan Abbott and Grady Roller didn’t leave with an empty stomach. The tournament, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary was held Saturday in Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs. Photo by Dee Riley.

Baxter American Legion Auxiliary hosts cornhole tournament

Dee Riley Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
It was a cool morning at the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Park Saturday as the Baxter Springs American Legion Auxiliary hosted a cornhole tournament. A popular game, cornhole can be played at virtually any age level. It is easy to play, score, and transport.

Highway expansion projects

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Eight expansion and modernization highway projects in eastern Kansas - totaling more than $297 million investments - have been committed to construction by Gov. Laura Kelly.

Limited Columbus school bus pick up

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
A plan to have limited Columbus city transport of USD 493 students for the upcoming school year was approved by the Board of Education. Transportation Director Les Welch explained that difficulties in getting a full cadre of school bus drivers has made limited in city student transport necessary.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
Marcus Francis Porter, 25, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of burglary, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and possession of marijuana and is being held without bail.
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