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Land dispute brought to the County Commission

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Monday, October 20, 2025
Access to a 140 acre pecan grove near the Kansas- Oklahoma border has become a matter before Cherokee Commissioners.The question to the commissioners is can they vacate a road which is the only access to the pecan grove?The Bell family is asking the commissioners to close the road which they say is...

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Charges filed in juvenile case

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Monday, October 20, 2025
Inappropriate actions involving a male student and other female students were reported to the Cherokee County Sheriff by administrators from the Riverton School District.On October 13, Sheriff’s Office detectives began an investigation into the allegations.During the investigation, detectives...
Dr. Phillip Cook

Dr. Phillip Cook

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Alumnus speaks at Baxter H of F

Dr. Phillip Cook
Monday, October 20, 2025
Four new individuals were inducted into the Baxter Springs Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday night along with team members of two of the schools state championship baseball teams.An estimated 125 inductees, fans and family were in the high school for the dinner and inductions.Those inducted were Pam...
In the female 60 and over division finishing second was Janette Crain with a time of 45:05, first place was Kathy Ritchhart with a time of 28:54 and third place Sharon Carpino 51:39.

In the female 60 and over division finishing second was Janette Crain with a time of 45:05, first place was Kathy Ritchhart with a time of 28:54 and third place Sharon Carpino 51:39.

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Columbus Day 5K race winners

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Make plans to attend two events coming up at Columbus First Christian Church.Saturday, October 18, there will be a block party from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. There will be music, food, rides and more.Sunday, October 26, the band Undefeated will be leading a Sunday Morning of Worship.Both services will be...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Levi James Willbee, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Joseph Shane Jewell, 58, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of violation of protection order and is being held without...

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SE CC finishes regular season fast

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Southeast Lancers Cross Country team traveled to Mound City, October 9, and took advantage of the best weather they’ve seen all season.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
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.

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City Wide Yard Sale - Fall 2025

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
1. 112 Washington - Fishing kayak, love seat, chairs, Christmas, Disney tapes 2. 1437 South High School Avenue Friday 3-6, Saturday 7-3 - Multi-family - Lots of household items, Chiefs’ table and chairs 3. 1320 East Buckeye, in garage in back - 8 a.m. Saturday - Three families - good stuff!4. 3506...
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