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Project Day Camp in the Fair show

Project Day Camp in the Fair show

Project Day Camp in the Fair show

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
One of the highlights of the Project Day Camp in the Fair show ring on Wednesday was the demonstration of 4-H’ers in the Dog Project. 4-H member Peyton Herrenbruck puts his dog through the paces on the obstacle course.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
A two-vehicle injury accident occurred March 22 at approximately 10 a.m. on Apricot Road onehalf mile south of Joplin, Mo. A 2006 Nissan Altima driven by Sydney R. Barker, 20, Galena, was traveling east, crossed the center line and struck a 2008 Saturn Outlook driven by Jimmie D.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
Michael Shane Franklin, 39, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of distribute certain stimulants, driving while suspended and fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer and is being held in lieu of $28,000 bail.

Kansas Legislation information hotline

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800- 432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FBI offers $10,000 reward in forty-three year old thief case

FBI offers $10,000 reward in forty-three year old thief case

FBI offers $10,000 reward in forty-three year old thief case

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
The FBI announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the recovery of national treasures stolen 43 years ago from the Truman Presidential Library located at 500 W. US Hwy 24, Independence, Missouri. On March 24, 1978, around 6:30 a.m.

Heavy metals in garden soil

James Coover
Friday, March 26, 2021
When you hear the words ‘heavy metal’, you might have images of big hair, tight pants, steel guitars, and loud music. But when it comes to heavy metals in soil, it hits on a completely different bassline.
First colonists arrive on St. Clement’s Island in Maryland

First colonists arrive on St. Clement’s Island in Maryland

First colonists arrive on St. Clement’s Island in Maryland

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
Thursday, March 25 The 84th day of the year 281 days left Today in History On this day in 1634, the first colonists to Maryland arrive at St. Clement’s Island on Maryland’s western shore and found the settlement of St. Mary’s.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
Friday, March 26 •Knights of Columbus #3316 Famous Fish Fry featuring catfish and shrimp. At St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Scammon. Begins at 6 p.m. Drivethru only. Call 620-429- 0255 to place order. •Horse Quiz Bowl 3:30 p.m. at the Extension meeting room.
River road in Baxter closed for repair

River road in Baxter closed for repair

River road in Baxter closed for repair

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
Closing the roadway beside Spring River in Baxter Spring brought weekend public complaints to council members. “I had several complaints from people who like to fish below the sewer water outlet, but they could not get in there because of the barricades,” said council member Steve Dardene.
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