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Columbus woman dies in vehicle accident

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
An accident northwest of Columbus Sunday resulted in the death of a Columbus woman. Pamela L. White, 54, was traveling west on Northwest Bethlehem Road approximately onetenth of a mile west of Northwest 60 th in a 2008 Dodge Nitro. White went airborne while crossing the railroad tracks.

Next round of vaccines expected

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Another round of COVID-19 vaccine inoculations is expected this week according to Cherokee County Health Director Betha Elliott. She told the Commissioners Monday that the vaccinations would take place at the Fair Ground’s cattle barns.

Commissioner says she will not increase taxes

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
If the Galena Mercy Hospital is made property tax exempt, causing a shortfall in tax collections, County Commissioner Lorie Johnson said Monday she would not be in favor of raising taxes to cover the loss. “On the front page of the paper last week it said the loss of the Galena Hospital would be 4.
Kansas Highway Patrol

Kansas Highway Patrol

Kansas Highway Patrol

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers investigated this fatality accident just west of Northwest Bethlehem and Northwest 60th Street Sunday. Pamela L. White, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. Courtesy photo.
The Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum functions under the Baxter Springs Historical Society. Currently the museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks are required.

The Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum functions under the Baxter Springs Historical Society. Currently the museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks are required.

Baxter Springs Heritage Center provides look at the past

Amber Helwig Staff Writer
Monday, February 8, 2021
Since Cowtown Days in 1979 the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum has been adding enriching history opportunities to the Baxter Springs community.

Reasons to join the Chamber of Commerce

News Staff
Monday, February 8, 2021
Have you ever recognized you are generally so busy working “in” your business that you’re unable to work “on” your business? So why you should you join your local chamber of commerce when the chamber might mean more time away from the office?
This circa 1876 Simon’s Centennial Bitters bottle represents George Washington when he was commander in chief of the Continental Army, 100 years before. The red amber shaded to yellow amber bottle is 10 inches high and auctioned for $2,640.

This circa 1876 Simon’s Centennial Bitters bottle represents George Washington when he was commander in chief of the Continental Army, 100 years before. The red amber shaded to yellow amber bottle is 10 inches high and auctioned for $2,640.

Washington’s birthday renamed ‘Presidents Day’ in 1885

News Staff
Monday, February 8, 2021
George Washington has had at least three official birthdays. He was born Feb. 11, 1731. But that was according to the Julian calendar used at the time. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted, his birthday was recorded as Feb. 22, 1732.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, February 8, 2021
Andrew James Ross, 24, was arrested Friday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of burglary and criminal trespass and is being held without bail.
A Southeast music instructor has been named 2020-2021 KMEA Outstanding Music Educator. Danica Gibson teaches at Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School. Her award is for her work at the middle school level. Andrea Dinkel, Southeast District President for KMEA, presented Gibson her award during an assembly at the middle school. Courtesy photo.

A Southeast music instructor has been named 2020-2021 KMEA Outstanding Music Educator. Danica Gibson teaches at Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School. Her award is for her work at the middle school level. Andrea Dinkel, Southeast District President for KMEA, presented Gibson her award during an assembly at the middle school. Courtesy photo.

Southeast FBLA team qualifies for State

News Staff
Monday, February 8, 2021
Members of Southeast High School’s Future Business Leaders of America placed in the top two at District Competition. Skylar Zortz, Mattie Haynes and Traci Powers placed first in Hospitality Management.
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