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PEO groups gather together for meeting

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Friday, June 26, 2026
There was a joint meeting of Chapter AB of Galena and Chapter BT of Baxter Springs Tuesday, June 9 in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members shared a luncheon with Chapter AB bringing salads and Chapter BT serving desserts.

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LCC honor students named

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The following fulltime students have been honored for their academic achievements for the Spring 2026 semester at Labette Community College. Students enrolled in at least twelve hours of courses and earned a 4.0 grade point average are listed on the President’s Honor Roll.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Rusty Dale Burton, 45, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on charges of use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $3,000 bail.

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Ways to lower hidden costs of summertime

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Summer brings family vacations, backyard barbecues, and opportunities to make lasting memories. While many people look forward to summer, it can also quietly strain household budgets. Small expenses can add up quickly, leaving families wondering where their money went.

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Annalise England, infant, Columbus

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Annalise Grace England, infant, was born and died at home Wednesday, June 17, 2026.Annalise was the daughter of Skyler England and Krystal Heaton.She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Heaton and her great-great-grandmothers, Jerri Burton and Barbara Nestrud.

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Keith Storm fundraiser Saturday at Eagles

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Friday, June 26, 2026
A pool tournament and dinner fundraiser for Keith Storm will be held at the West Mineral Eagles Saturday, June 27. Storm has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and is receiving radiation treatments. All proceeds will be given to help with expenses.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, June 26, 2026
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. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Titan Seniors Jayden Rodriguez and Morgan Richards were the receipents of the Citizenship Award during the 2026 Senior Assembly, May 15, at the CUHS Gymnasium. The award is presented to exemplary young citizens who have demonstrated a marked respect for country, assumed responsibility for improving school and community and has shown reverence for life. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship.

Titan Seniors Jayden Rodriguez and Morgan Richards were the receipents of the Citizenship Award during the 2026 Senior Assembly, May 15, at the CUHS Gymnasium. The award is presented to exemplary young citizens who have demonstrated a marked respect for country, assumed responsibility for improving school and community and has shown reverence for life. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship.

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, June 26, 2026
KSHSAA Citizenship Award

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KDOT delays repair work on Highway K103

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Motorists in Weir were expecting traffic delays on Wednesday that never came.Kansas Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that replacement of an under-road drainage pipe approximately one mile east of K7 highway, scheduled to begin June 24, has been delayed until July 1.
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