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“Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.” Proverbs 16:19 NIV

“Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.” Proverbs 16:19 NIV

On having a humble opinion of oneself

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Our egos are fragile things. How easy it is to have our egos bruised simply by someone pointing out some flaw that we have.

KDHE investigates Wichita Splash Park

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) continue to investigate cases of illness associated with Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard just west of Wichita.

Pick a peck of peppers this summer

Holly Miner
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Peppers come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes and flavors ranging from sweet to spicy hot. They are a colorful addition to any meal or they can be enjoyed as a snack on their own. The bell pepper is the most common pepper in the United States.

Now is the time to control early summer pests

Jesse Gilmore
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Two common pests should begin rearing their ugly heads soon, so now is the time to keep an eye out for them and consider control. Bagworms are pests of evergreen shrubs and trees, and very damaging. The worms are the larva of several moth species, and feed on pines, spruces, junipers and cedars.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel J. Marsh Monday, June 28 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Michael Adrian Scott, scheduling conference, (traffic) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Kelsey Michelle Johnson, diversion status, (traffic) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Harley Daniel Schmohe, 40, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while a habitual violator and is being held in lieu of $2,000 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Charles Robert Nading, 25, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of aggravated arson and criminal threat and is being held without bail.
Area Lions Club members gather at Pittsburg park

Area Lions Club members gather at Pittsburg park

Area Lions Club members gather at Pittsburg park

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
District A Lions met recently in Pittsburg to have their installation of club officers. Lori Horton, of Pittsburg hosted the clubs in the district. Steve Billington president of the Baxter Springs Lions Club talked about what Lions has meant to him.

Scottish Rite requests RSVP for dinner meet

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are ask to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting Thursday, July 1 at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg. Social Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and the Meeting will start at approximately 7 p.m.
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