CALENDAR

Monday, April 12 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 34 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas.

Grace and Gratitude thrift store

Grace and Gratitude thrift store board of directors includes the includes Sharon Day, Jean Neal, Lynn Combrink, Althea Clouse, Martha Cooper, Delores Crane, Bonnie Adams, Sharon Tucker, Lori Baker, Ann McCorkle and Shane Dotson.

Thrift store: What’s in a name?

For over a decade the local thrift store and food pantry at 140 West 10th Street in Baxter Springs, has operated under the name The Southeast Kansas Ministerial Alliance Thrift Store and Food Pantry. The local pantry has been serving those in need with food and clothing for years.

Free grocery distribution Tuesday

A food distribution event is scheduled to be held at various locations around Cherokee County on Tuesday. A semi truck with 15 pallets of grocery boxes will be arriving in the county on this Tuesday.

No winner in Prizeweek Puzzle

Still no grand prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle last week as the puzzle continues to baffle the contestants. This week Linda Brumback, with five misses tied with several other players and was drawn for the consolation prize.

New owners at Columbus Tire Store

The last business day for Columbus Tire, Inc. will be Tuesday, April 13 as the facility has been sold to Jay and Kori Saiz. “We are so grateful to those who have supported us for the last 15 years,” said Lori and Jason Johnson, owner operators of the business.

Man arrested while driving stolen truck

A Carthage Missouri man is being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of felony possession of stolen property following his arrest north of Riverton Thursday afternoon.