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Culvert project to close Highway K-7

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Monday, August 25, 2025
A culvert project at the intersection of K-7 and Star Valley Road, will close K-7 highway after the Labor Day holiday.Preparatory work surrounding the intersection is expected to last from September 2 to September 14. After that, K-7 highway will be closed at the intersection beginning September 15.
This woodwork wall hanging was made by Brad Gleason, father of Matthew and hangs in the St. Rose Parish Hall in Columbus. Gleason’s artwork was brought to the church earlier this year. “Apart from the Cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to Heaven,” a quote from St. Rose of Lima is on the cross.

This woodwork wall hanging was made by Brad Gleason, father of Matthew and hangs in the St. Rose Parish Hall in Columbus. Gleason’s artwork was brought to the church earlier this year. “Apart from the Cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to Heaven,” a quote from St. Rose of Lima is on the cross.

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Gleason named financial officer

Matthew Gleason
Monday, August 25, 2025
Allen Community College has announced the appointment of, former Columbus resident, Matthew Gleason as Vice President for Finance and Operations, effective Monday, September 1.Gleason brings more than 20 years of accounting and financial leadership experience to Allen, with a career spanning higher...
Thursday morning, 20 employees of Crossland Heavy unloaded and stacked 125 new twin mattresses for Dream Big Little One. Courtesy photo.

Thursday morning, 20 employees of Crossland Heavy unloaded and stacked 125 new twin mattresses for Dream Big Little One. Courtesy photo.

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Thursday morning

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Monday, August 25, 2025

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CALENDAR

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Monday, August 25, 2025
Tuesday, August 26•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m. 5898 N. Main, Joplin, Mo.

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Mineral ‘All School Reunion’ Saturday

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Monday, August 25, 2025
Mineral High School closed 64 years ago but the graduates continue to gather for a reunion.In 1923 there were 37 Mineral graduates at the reunion and 11 others who had attended Mineral High School but graduated from another school after Mineral High School closed.The “All School Reunion,” will be...
Intermediate ages 10-13 Grand Champion Showmanship went to Kynlee Sommer Spring Valley Sparklers. She also had Grand Champion Breeding Ewe. Photo by Jadeyn Ivey.

Intermediate ages 10-13 Grand Champion Showmanship went to Kynlee Sommer Spring Valley Sparklers. She also had Grand Champion Breeding Ewe. Photo by Jadeyn Ivey.

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Sheep show results announced

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Friday, August 22, 2025
Results have been announced in the 4-H, FFA and Heritage Youth Association sheep show. The judge for the show was Larahmy Blakley.

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September is suicide prevention month

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Friday, August 22, 2025
Valori Stone Family and Community Wellness Agent, Wildcat Extension District September is Suicide Prevention Month.Suicide impacts individuals, families, and entire communities—but it is preventable.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, August 22, 2025
Kelton John Tucker, 27, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for Quapaw Marshals and is being held without bail.Rose Helena Willadsen, 28, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Rick E. Martin, 58, was arrested...
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