Counterfeit money found during car stop

A Galena police officer was conducting a traffic stop for a defective head light and failing to signal at Seventh and Cornwall, around midnight Tuesday, May 11. The driver, was identified as 38 year old Scotty Smith of Pittsburg.

New feature begins today

A new feature appears on Page 3 of today’s issue, we will be publishing the photos of Emmett Sullivan well known local nature photographer. “Thru The Lens of Emmett Sullivan,” will feature an assortment of his photos currently and an from his vast collection.

Two arrested on drug charges at Galena motel

Charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school are being sought against two suspects. At 8 p.m. Monday, Galena Police Department was dispatched to Room 6 at the Galena Motel in reference to a domestic disturbance.

Are you in the business of building dreams?

The famous college football coach, Lou Holtz once said, “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.

Making a good impression

One of the topics discussed in a recent area Chamber tourism committee meeting included the appearance of the community to visitors and steps that can be taken to attract and hold people in the area.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kent Eugene Brock, 18, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs and is being held in lieu of $200 bail.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Jeff Hensley and Michelle Hensley, Baxter Springs, conveyed a deed to the property located at 238 Hale Irwin Drive, Baxter Springs to Jacob Patterson and Hailey Patterson. The deed was recorded May 3, 2021. Larry L.

BVD signs in cattle

Calves with respiratory problems, cows that naturally terminate calves early, deformed calves and scours are just a few of the signs that a cow-calf producer may have Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) circulating in the herd. Though diarrhea is part of the name, BVD presents itself in many ways.

‘Captain Blood’ captured while attempting to steal Crown Jewels

Sunday, May 9 The 129th day of the year 236 days left Today in history In London, Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer better known as “Captain Blood,” is captured attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London.