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County Counselor Nathan Coleman

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

County Counselor Nathan Coleman listened as Eleventh District Court Director Mac Young and District Chief Judge Oliver Kent Lynch discussed opening the courts with the County Commissioners on Monday.

Park Elementary students

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Park Elementary students recently had the opportunity to see various industrial, agricultural and emergency service vehicles used throughout the county. Kain Luna, Lucas Natalini and Tucker Seimer were able to climb inside one of the big rigs.

County transfers drugs to DEA

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office transferred over 523 pounds of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medication to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration this week as part of the National Drug Take Back Program.

Baxter’s Cowtown Days will begin Friday night

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

A big week-end as Baxter Springs Cowtown Days kicks off Friday night featuring free hot dogs, drinks, snacks and music kicked off by the Cowtown Idol contest at 6 p.m. Saturday will feature Cowtown Craft Show, Car Show, Cornhole Tourney.

Commission seeks opening of courts

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

“What do we need to do to get the courts open again?” Cherokee County Commissioner Chair Cory Moates asked the Eleventh District Chief Judge Oliver Kent Lynch and Courts District Administrator Mack Young.

Overland Rally camp out set at Big Brutus

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Big Brutus National Historic Site will host the Big Iron Overland Rally from May 14-16. The three-day camp out and concert experience at the West Mineral, historic landmark will have activities for family fun, live music, food, and vendor exhibits.

Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash north of Columbus Monday afternoon after gusty winds contributed to this Uhaul going off the roadway south of Highway 103 on K7 just before 2 p.m. A 9 year old juvenile was transported to Mercy Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus for non serious injuries.

Chamber of Commerce board aids businesses

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Officers of the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce and board members work together to help businesses in the community. Currently Debbie Hopkins is President of the Chamber. Susan Archer is President Elect and Doug Scott is Past President. Lisa Vann became treasurer earlier this year.

Construction is underway

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Construction is underway in front of the pool house in Baxter Springs. After much remodeling and building, the new swimming pool facility is hoped to open in the Spring.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Colin E. Kershaw and Teri L. Kershaw, Columbus conveyed a deed to the property located at 514 North Kansas Ave., Columbus to Robert C. Flyte and Carlene J. Flyte, Columbus. The deed was recorded April 12, 2021.

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