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Flags stolen from Greenlawn Cemetery

News Staff
Monday, May 31, 2021
Fifteen large American Flags were among items stolen at Greenlawn Cemetery just before the Memorial Day holiday. Volunteers were preparing to put the flags out at the cemetery for the holiday when they discovered the flags and the antique staffs holding them were stolen from the cemetery building.
Two escapees from the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center were captured south of Wyandotte by Ottawa County Sheriff officers on Friday. Mark Gerald Hopkins, II and Michael Martsolf escaped on Monday and were back in Cherokee County by the following Monday. Courtesy photo.

Two escapees from the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center were captured south of Wyandotte by Ottawa County Sheriff officers on Friday. Mark Gerald Hopkins, II and Michael Martsolf escaped on Monday and were back in Cherokee County by the following Monday. Courtesy photo.

Escapees captured in NE Oklahoma

News Staff
Monday, May 31, 2021
Both of the prisoners escaping from the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center on Monday were captured Friday in northeast Oklahoma. They were arrested following a near week-long manhunt which resulted in both the fugitives being captured together.

Oops...

News Staff
Monday, May 31, 2021
Due to an error in reporting the price of a season’s swim pass at the Columbus Swimming Pool was misquoted. The annual pass for an individual is $55 at the Columbus Municipal Pool.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
TKG Rentals LLC., Sarcoxie, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 518 East 14th Street, Baxter Springs to Rashell D. Hopkins and Rusty L. Hopkins, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded May 10, 2021. S. B. Properties LLC.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel J. Marsh Tuesday, June 1 9 a.m. –Kellie I Wright vs. Dustin Hooker, small claims trial (small claims) 10 a.m. –City of Baxter Springs vs. Daniel James Montoya, answer hearing (limited civil) 10 a.m. –City of Baxter Springs vs. Madelyn P.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Tanner Shane Walker, 26, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner, assault, battery of a law enforcement officer and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $5,500 bail.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Two Labette County men died in a head on collision, Wednesday, May 26, at approximately 2:19 p.m., on Highway U59 three-tenths of a mile south of 22000 Rd in Labette County. A 2001 Ford F150 driven by Jason Clay Hopkins, 43, Parsons, was traveling north on Highway U59.

City of Galena Court News

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Amy Christine Kelly was found guilty of criminal use of a credit card and was assessed fines and fees of $706. Offense occurred June 30, 2015 Melissa L. Slimp was found guilty of disorderly conduct and was assessed fines and fees of $606. Offense occurred March 13, 2020 Ṙichard L.
At the recent Lincoln School Bike Rodeo Lincoln Merrill goes over one of the wooden obstacles along the course. Photo by Dee Riley.

At the recent Lincoln School Bike Rodeo Lincoln Merrill goes over one of the wooden obstacles along the course. Photo by Dee Riley.

Students learn bike safety at Lincoln

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Baxter Springs students at Lincoln Elementary learn bike safety, and have fun practicing their skills during the annual Bike Rodeo. Gene Nelson gave presentation on bike safety. Such as, wear bright colors during the day and reflective gear at night.
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