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Coats of arms not just limited to usage by family

Coats of arms not just limited to usage by family

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Coats of arms not just limited to usage by family

Ella Buzzard
Friday, September 4, 2026
Genealogy CornerSince the United States does not have a tradition of using coats of arms, some Americans may think that the coat of arms is for the entire family.A coat of arms was a design on the shield of a medieval knight. Actually the design was unique to one individual.

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Why sheep tagging matters

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictNo, I’m not talking about tagging someone in a Facebook post. I’m talking about why tagging matters for sheep and goat producers.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
Joseph Nathaniel Smith, 41, was arrested Thursday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and is being held without bail.Gavin Nicholas Philliber, 23, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on $500...

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Real Estate transfers

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Friday, September 4, 2026
Andrew and Rachel Shepard, Baxter Springs, conveyed deeds to the properties legally described as Lot 278, Block 32 near Grant Avenue, Baxter Springs, to Ronald and Treva Tunnell, Columbus.

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Last option for drought stressed beans

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
James Coover Crop Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictAs drought takes its toll on soybean fields, some producers in the area are beginning to look at plants that may have enough vegetative growth to make some forage but little chance of producing an economical grain crop.It can be a hard...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, September 4, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Friday, September 4, 2026
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
After a grass fire got out of hand due to the extremely hot and dry conditions it caused serious damage to the outside of a residence in Columbus. A burn ban was issued by the City of Columbus Thursday. Photo courtesy of Columbus Fire Department.

After a grass fire got out of hand due to the extremely hot and dry conditions it caused serious damage to the outside of a residence in Columbus. A burn ban was issued by the City of Columbus Thursday. Photo courtesy of Columbus Fire Department.

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Grass fire

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Friday, September 4, 2026
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