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Case Capron works her horse during the 2025 Horse Show at the Saddle Club Arena.

Case Capron works her horse during the 2025 Horse Show at the Saddle Club Arena.

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Case Capron

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Monday, July 14, 2025

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Authors visit site of books

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Two suburban Kansas City school teachers met 10 years ago when they were teaching at the same pre-school. The developed a great friendship and later became “partner authors” with three books published.Shelly Funk and Stephanie Fleming are now both teaching in Independence, Missouri.

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Maple Street sidewalk construction underway

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Construction began today on the state Safe Routes to School sidewalk program, on Maple Street in Columbus.The project will have new sidewalk installed from Washington Avenue to High School Street beside the south side of Maple Street.This project also includes the installation of several new...
Having never been in Baxter Springs did not deter Shelly Funk and Stephanie Fleming from including the community in their recent Christian fiction novel. The ladies were at the Baxter Springs Museum and at Punkin’s Place on a book signing tour.

Having never been in Baxter Springs did not deter Shelly Funk and Stephanie Fleming from including the community in their recent Christian fiction novel. The ladies were at the Baxter Springs Museum and at Punkin’s Place on a book signing tour.

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Having never been in Baxter Springs

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Monday, July 14, 2025

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Fire alarm closes casino

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Monday, July 14, 2025
The Cherokee County Clerks office received $33,783.85 this week for their share of the revenue from Kansas Crossing Casino.
Mayor Kelly Abbott

Mayor Kelly Abbott

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Candidates for Baxter Springs mayor talk

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Three candidates for Baxter Springs mayor attended the Chamber of Commerce meet the candidate’s coffee Saturday morning.The fourth candidate Casi Shaw could not be at the meeting due to a medical appointment.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Monday, July 14, 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.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
Ninetieth birthday party planned for Turner

Ninetieth birthday party planned for Turner

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Ninetieth birthday party planned for Turner

William “bill” Turner
Friday, July 11, 2025
A 90th birthday party is planned for William “Bill” Turner Saturday, July 19 at the Mae Leslie Community Center in Chetopa from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.All friends and family are invited to help celebrate this momentous occasion. No gifts please.
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