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Scottie Ray Spear. Photo by Studio 8412.

Scottie Ray Spear. Photo by Studio 8412.

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Spears announce birth of daughter

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Taylor and Sydnee Spear, Columbus, announce the arrival of their daughter, Scottie Ray, March 19 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo.Scottie spent two weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit following her early arrival.

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Deadline nears for Boys State applications

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Less than a month remains to apply for the 2025 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, to be held Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. The deadline is set for Wednesday, April 30.

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Real Estate transfers

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Don E. Proffitt and Thomas R. Proffitt, Jr.,conveyed s deed to the property located at 800 East Third Street, Scammon, to Brenda JoAnne Parsley and William Wayne Parsley, Scammon.
Four Mercy Auxiliary members

Four Mercy Auxiliary members

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Four Mercy Auxiliary members

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Four Mercy Auxiliary members attended the Hospital Volunteers of Kansas (HVK) District #2 meeting in Garnett Wednesday, April 2. Past Auxiliary presidents Jane Ann Turner and Lucille McNemar, Melissa Torchia, vice president and Brenda Barrett, president were in attendance.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Kimberly Ann Porter, 30, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of burglary; building is a non-dwelling and is being held without bail.Kyle James Gordon, 27, was arrested Monday by Wyandotte Nation on charges of driving under the influence and driving while suspended...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, April 14, 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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CALENDAR

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Friday, April 11 •Mickey Mantle tournament TBA Saturday, April 12 •Mickey Mantle tournament TBA•Weir Easter Egg Hunt Noon at Forest and Washington.•Galena Easter Egg Hunt at noon at City Park.Sunday, April 13 •Attend the church of your choice.Monday, April 14•Cherokee County Commissioners meet in...
Retired manager of Big Brutus park and museum Joe Manns was presented with the coveted Miner’s Award at the corporations recent annual meeting held at Rowden’s Rustic Moose Lodge in Columbus. The award was presented by Big Brutus Board President Jim Lovell. Photo by Emmett Sullivan.

Retired manager of Big Brutus park and museum Joe Manns was presented with the coveted Miner’s Award at the corporations recent annual meeting held at Rowden’s Rustic Moose Lodge in Columbus. The award was presented by Big Brutus Board President Jim Lovell. Photo by Emmett Sullivan.

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Retired manager of Big Brutus park and museum Joe Manns

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
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