A few younger
A few younger
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Friday, December 26, 2025
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Baxter Chamber elects new officers
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The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce has elected new officers and invites potential members to their monthly coffee.The new officers include Dale Helwig, Holly Johnson, Ben Kerr, Pamela Mitchell, Sara Comer, Jennifer Burton, Michele Rickman, Shane Dotson, Jim Case, John Terry and Angie Pearce.The...
Friday, December 26, 2025
CALENDAR
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Sunday, December 28 •Attend the church of your choice.Monday, December 29•Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 34 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over checoukantv. com and archived for later viewing.
Friday, December 26, 2025
Cherokee County Jail Report
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Carolyn Ann Blanchard, 70, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and is being held in lieu of $445 bail.Carolyn Marie Smoke, 56, was arrested Saturday by Wyandotte Nation on charges of interference with law...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Real Estate transfers
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Douglas Brashear and Maria Brashear, Jasper, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 8536 Southeast 72nd Street, Baxter Springs, to Taylor Harper, Baxter Springs.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Celebrating holidays with family takes different forms
Jackie Mundt Pratt County Farmer And Rancher
An interesting fact about me is that I lived with a Jewish family in college. The woman I rented a bedroom from was a single mom in need of a little extra income.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Area Accident reports
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A fatality accident occurred December 21 at approximately 12:22 a.m. on S. 260th Street 1.4 miles north of Highway K171.A 2020 Hyundai Elantra driven by Melinda Canet, 54, Pittsburg, was traveling north on S.260th St when she struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway_________________ The...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Lucas Natalini, 12U, 95B, and Briggs Johnson, 12U, 100B, took first place in their respective age/weight classes at the Seneca, Mo. Youth Open Tournament, December 7. Lucas got two quick falls before winning a 5-3 decision in the championship match. Briggs won his first match by fall then earned technical falls in the semi-final and championship matches. Courtesy photo.
Young Titans first at Seneca
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
CALENDAR
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Tuesday, December 23•Columbus Public Library Kids Holiday Treats 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Come make festive holiday treats that are perfect for even the littlest bakers.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m. 5898...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Volunteers were all smiles as they served the Community Christmas dinner Saturday afternoon. Diners were treated to turkey with all the fixings as they visited with friends old and new.
Volunteers were all smiles
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025