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Faith Fryer gave a talk about her plants at the June Glittering Stones meeting. She also brought a plant she propagated for each member attending. Courtesy photo.

Faith Fryer gave a talk about her plants at the June Glittering Stones meeting. She also brought a plant she propagated for each member attending. Courtesy photo.

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Glittering Stones 4-H club welcomes three new members at meeting

Allison B_own
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Highlights f_om the Glittering StonesThe June 8,meeting of the Glittering Stones 4-H club welcomed three new members, featured a project talk and selected a date for the club tour.

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Evening of music planned Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
An evening of Gospel and Blue Grass music will be held Saturday, June 28 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in Fellowship Hall of The United Methodist Church at 1310 East Ave in Baxter Springs.Musicians will include Joyce and Lloyd Woods, who has spent eight years playing Bluegrass in Branson,...

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County fair is more than just a tradition

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
County fairs are more than just fun rides and funnel cakes; they’re a cherished tradition that creates a sense of unity, bringing communities together while offering a range of benefits for people of all ages.

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Mitigating the mosquito problem

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Sitting on the porch after a long day is one of my favorite relaxing ways. Unfortunately, mosquitoes also like visiting our porch and can be annoying. Along with being annoying, some mosquitoes can also transmit diseases that can affect people and animals.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Clifford Dylan Long, 22, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.Nilo Rey Alfons, 25, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of theft of property or services, interference with law enforcement;...

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Columbus City Council minutes

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met June 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Tom Pryor, Steve Dunlap and Misty Spear.
Book club is setting for recent story

Book club is setting for recent story

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Book club is setting for recent story

Read Lorna Stover
Monday, June 23, 2025
Love to“The Book Club for Troublesome Women” written by Marie Bostwick is a story about friendships, strong women and the 1960s.Set in a 1963 suburb, “women were expected to have a clean house, well cared for children and dinner on the table at 6 p.m. sharp.”But when neighbors Charolette, Viv,...
A bit of rain did not dampen the enthusiasm or spoil the fun for the youngsters at the library recently. Given white t-shirts, gloves and some dye children were encouraged to create a wearable masterpiece. A large number of youngsters showed up for the tie dye shirt event.

A bit of rain did not dampen the enthusiasm or spoil the fun for the youngsters at the library recently. Given white t-shirts, gloves and some dye children were encouraged to create a wearable masterpiece. A large number of youngsters showed up for the tie dye shirt event.

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LEB make plans for county fair

Violet Huddleston
Monday, June 23, 2025
Keeping Up With The Lone Elm BeaversOn June 8, at 5 p.m. the Lone Elm Beavers met at the Cherokee County Extension Office for their monthly meeting.Before the meeting was called to order, Ronda Herrenbruck gave the members that were able to be present at this month’s meeting, their Lone Elm Beavers...
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