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Reenactment scheduled this weekend

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack on Fort Blair will again be held on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum.This year the event features on Saturday at 3 p.m. “Bloody Dawn” a docudrama on Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence to be shown inside the Museum.In addition the...

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Meetings set by planning commission

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Open public meetings have been set by the Cherokee County Planning Commission to help build the comprehensive plan.The meetings are scheduled for October 27 in the Columbus Community Room 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., October 28 at Grace Community Church in Riverton 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and October 30 at the...
The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack on Fort Blair will again be held on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. People will be dressed period costumes and there will be demonstrations and battle reenactments. Courtesy photo.

The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack on Fort Blair will again be held on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. People will be dressed period costumes and there will be demonstrations and battle reenactments. Courtesy photo.

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The 162nd anniversary of Quantrill’s Attack

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Weather changes club painting plans

Weather changes club painting plans

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Weather changes club painting plans

Violet Huddleston
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Keeping Up With The Lone Elm BeaversThe monthly meeting of the Lone Elm Beavers was called to order on September 20, at 2 p,m. in the extension office due to unavailability of the 4-H building.Due to weather, painting Nancy Herrenbruck’s pipe fence with the Glittering Stones was canceled.
Easterseals program presented to Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

Easterseals program presented to Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

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Easterseals program presented to Baxter Springs PEO Chapter BT

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
A program about Easterseals was presented at the PEO Sisterhood Chapter BT of P.E.O. International at 6 p.m. September 15 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members were served a cake by hostesses Kathryn Aupperle and Mary Beth Smith.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Melissa Marie Chase, 51, was arrested Thursday by Columbus Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, transporting an open container, vehicle liability insurance required, driving while suspended, operating a vehicle with no registration and possession of stolen property and is...

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Tips for choosing quality child care providers

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictAs expecting parents prepare to welcome a new baby, one of the most significant challenges many face is securing child care. Our nation is facing a child care shortage.

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Cherokee county commissioners’ minutes

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
ConveneChair Myra Carlisle Frazier called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.
Lawn bowling can be intimidating for youngsters such as Abagale Harvey as she does her best to knock down the pins. The game was one of many games at Scammon Fall Festival.

Lawn bowling can be intimidating for youngsters such as Abagale Harvey as she does her best to knock down the pins. The game was one of many games at Scammon Fall Festival.

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Maps can be beneficial tool for genealogical problem solving

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Genealogy CornerPreviously I told how maps are a useful family history research tool. Maps can help solve genealogical problems as they were created for specific reasons.
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