Don’t judge a book by its cover

Love to ReadWhen you look at the cover of Ann Patchett’s new book “Whistler”, you might think it’s a western. There is a lone horse painted on the front of it.But it’s not a book written about the Wild West.

Answers can be found in a name

Genealogy CornerIn the early days of humanity, people around the world had only one name – their given name. The invention of surnames came much later.Most people lived in villages or in the country, so having one name was fine with most folks. Then the villages grew larger and became towns.

Hodgsons welcome baby Lincoln David

Lincoln David Hodgson arrived at 12:29 a.m. July 5, just missing an opportunity to share his birthday with America.

Lack of rain caused flurry of activities

Another school year is right around the corner for the kids in our community. Summers with my kids always go so fast given all of their activities as well as farm responsibilities.This summer has been a flurry of movement given that we haven’t seen rain since June.

Democrats to meet this Thursday night

Democrats and likeminded citizens are invited to attend the Cherokee County Democratic Party monthly meeting Thursday, August 13 in the Baxter Springs Pizza Hut meeting room.

Sunburn on plants, not just on people

If there is one thing the summer has, it’s heat. Along with heat, we also experience long sunny days and usually a lack of moisture. All of the factors can make it very difficult to grow healthy fruits and vegetables, let alone spend time in the garden.

Labette County Jail Report

Dallas Dean Casey, 42, was arrested Friday by Oswego Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement officer, possession of paraphernalia and possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants and is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail.The Information presented in this...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Gregory Renfrow, 31, was arrested Sunday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was released on $250 bail.Justin Singleton, 41, was arrested Sunday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs,...

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

Real Estate transfers

Nona Shane and April Bartel, Hillsboro, conveyed a deed to the property located at 202 North Delaware Avenue, Columbus, to Steven Brumback and Karlene Brumback, Columbus.