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Southeast High School crowned their Homecoming Royalty Friday, October 7 during the football game against Erie.
Friday, October 14, 2022
Sharon Burch
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Sharon Burch was recently honored with a taco bar party in honor of her 80th birthday. Friends and family stopped by to wish her well on the occasion.
Friday, October 14, 2022
Joining Sharon Burch
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Joining Sharon Burch for a taco themed 80th birthday party were her daughters Lori Combs, Becky Todd and Angela Degelman. Numerous friends and other family members attended the party
Friday, October 14, 2022
Annual Columbus Day car show winners announced
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Charles Meyer took the top in the, Restored to Original Class, with his 1930 Pontiac, Steve Goodman of Carthage, Mo., was second with is 1970 Plymouth Duster and David Hudson of Quapaw, Okla., was the third-place winner with his 1970 Chevy Nova. There were 73 entries in the car show.
Friday, October 14, 2022
Two Cherokee County students in play
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“Thursday, Friday happy days. Saturday, what a day. Rockin’ not one show but two …” The Performing Arts Department at Missouri Southern State University will let you catch up with Richie Cunningham, Fonzie, Joanie, Chachi and the rest of the gang with “Happy Days: The Musical.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Democrats will meet in Scammon
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The Cherokee County Democrats will be holding their monthly meeting Thursday October 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Scammon at the City Park at 5th, and Keith.
This will be the last meeting before the election. All Democrats and like-minded citizens are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
During a recent football game Emma Sutton, Addilyn Garner, Gabryelle Basauri, and Kasyn Casey performed during the halftime show.
Young cheerleaders join CUHS Spirit Squad on the field
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More than 270 student scholarships exceeding $320,000 were awarded to Fort Hays State University business and entrepreneurship students for the 20222023 academic year. The awards, announced at the W.R.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Two local students graduate from WSU
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Two local students graduated from Wichita State University in Summer 2022 semester.
Haddie J. Gideon of Columbus received a Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Education Apprentice, Cum Laude. Shasta J.
Friday, September 23, 2022
A Quilt of Valor was presented to Thomas Mounce of Miami, Okla., by Creating Quilts of Valor. at the monthly meeting of the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 September 13. Mounce served in the Army from 1969-1989, with duty stations including Vietnam, three tours Germany, and Fort Sill and Fort Hood. Courtesy photo.
Barbershop chorus hosts guest night
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The Joplin Lodge of the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Barbershop Quartet Singing in the United States (SPPBSQSUS) is hosting a “Harmony Guest Night” Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church, 7th and Range Line in Joplin, Mo.
Friday, September 23, 2022
An award for Firefighter of the Year was presented to Baxter Springs Firefighter John Hunt by Baxter Springs American Legion President Daryl Nadeau at a recent meeting. Courtesy photo.
Retired School personnel resume meeting
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The end of summer vacation brings with it the return of meetings for the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel. Their first meeting was held September 21 at the First United Methodist Church.
In the president and vice-president’s absence, member Jane Ann Turner welcomed everyone.
Friday, September 23, 2022