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Four BS candidates file for mayor seat

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Four candidates have filed for the mayor’s seat in Baxter Springs causing a primary election in the city on August 5.With the filings closing at noon Monday Casi Shaw filed for the mayor’s seat late in the morning challenging Mayor Kelly Abbott and Shannon Mc-Donough and former Mayor Sherry Brown.
Ian Ingram presented the Life Saving certificate to Master Highway Patrol Trooper Dakota Smith as Captain Mark Drennan looks on. Courtesy photo.

Ian Ingram presented the Life Saving certificate to Master Highway Patrol Trooper Dakota Smith as Captain Mark Drennan looks on. Courtesy photo.

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Local KHP officer gets lifesaving award

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Recognizing his quick response and immediate application of life saving trauma care, Master Trooper Dakota Smith was presented the Kansas Highway Patrol Life Saving Award.While responding to a 911 call regarding a stabbing at a residence, MSTRP Smith spotted the stabbing victim lying in a ditch...

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County will have FBI Task Force Officer

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce a partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to bring an FBI Task Force Officer (TFO) position to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.This TFO position will be assigned to the FBI Safe Streets Task Force program.
Larry Spahn one of the five pioneer coal miners who worked for P & M during the time Big Brutus was in operation who told the crowd of the mining industry. Those seated were Dave Kimery, Carmon Boccia, Jim Levell and Louis Kalm.

Larry Spahn one of the five pioneer coal miners who worked for P & M during the time Big Brutus was in operation who told the crowd of the mining industry. Those seated were Dave Kimery, Carmon Boccia, Jim Levell and Louis Kalm.

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Larry Spahn one of the five pioneer coal miners

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Daniel Dee Poole, 43, was arrested Monday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on charges of driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $900 bail.Mekayla Saige Padgett, 21, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, June 3, 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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Controlling growth of blackberry plants

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Wendie Powell Livestock Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictThe year is 2025, and many blackberry plants in pastures bloomed before the end of April. In a typical year, we expect flowering in mid-May and into June.

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CHEROKEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
ConveneChair Myra Carlisle Frazier called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.
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