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Galena Police LOG

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Galena Police officers investigated a report of operating motor vehicle without a valid license, unlawful registration, exceeding maximum speed limit, driving under the influence and vehicle liability insurance required, February 11 on Jefferson Street.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Michael Anthony Herndon, 51, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct and is being held in lieu of $170 bail. Gabriel P. Irvin, 18, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on$166 bail.

Care workers a lifeline

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
You’re in your seventies, disabled after recently having a stroke. You’ve been in the hospital, are finished with therapy and it’s time to go home. Unlike before your stroke, you will now need help with dressing, bathing, cooking, housekeeping, shopping and maybe other things, too.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
A two-vehicle injury accident occurred Saturday, March 20 at approximately 6:49 a.m. A 2011 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Kaehler Wayne Watkins, 44, Galena, was traveling west on Highway U400 approximately 10.6 miles east of Highway U59. A 2010 GMC Acadia driven by Stacy L.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Monday, March 22 •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. This is an in person meeting only. •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m.
Thursday afternoon

Thursday afternoon

Thursday afternoon

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Thursday afternoon was a great day for bicycling and while they were out, Parker Neely and his sister Amory Neely picked up their family’s orders at the First United Methodist Church baked potato feed.

Unemployment rate increased in January

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
The unemployment rate increased in Cherokee County to 3.2 percent in January 2021. In December 2020 the unemployment rate in Cherokee County was 2.6 percent. However, Cherokee County had the exact same rate as the previous January (2020).

Still time to sign up for 4-H Project Camp

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Spring break and nothing to do? How about attending the Cherokee County Extension Project Day Camp at the 4-H Center Wednesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how bathe a chicken, show a rabbit, or take a dog through an obstacle course There will be talks on rabbits, poultry, goats and dog projects.
TAMKO receives county business growth award

TAMKO receives county business growth award

TAMKO receives county business growth award

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
With powerful engineering, Titan XT shingles are designed to offer an advantage for both homeowners and contractors, combining in-demand product features into one Extreme Technology shingle designed to help weather extreme conditions.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
One entry came very close to winning the Prizeweek Puzzle last week as Jack Grant of Scammon missed only one of the preferred answers. Grant has been close several times and has won several of the consolation prizes including last week.
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