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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, March 10, 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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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Monday, March 10, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Monday, March 10, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:4 NIV

“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:4 NIV

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A life beyond reproach

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Writing in the sevemth century A.D., Saint Isidora of Seville claimed that “Philosophy is the knowledge of things human and divine, accompanied by the desire to live a life beyond reproach.”In ancient times, and up until a few hundred years ago, philosophers were expected to be exemplars of virtue,...
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CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Friday, March 7•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, March 8•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, March 9•Daylight Saving time begins.•Attend the...

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Columbus dissolves planning commission

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
In what can only be labeled a surprise action the Columbus City Council disbanded the City Planning Commission and rejected the proposed comprehensive plan.
Baxter Springs sophomore Andrew Low placed first. Second place went to Riverton High School student Karlee Mcphail. Third place was won by Kassidy Kell, she also received the People’s Choice award. Fourth place went to another Riverton High School student Ginny Elliott.

Baxter Springs sophomore Andrew Low placed first. Second place went to Riverton High School student Karlee Mcphail. Third place was won by Kassidy Kell, she also received the People’s Choice award. Fourth place went to another Riverton High School student Ginny Elliott.

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Baxter Springs sophomore Andrew Low placed first

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Eli Burkhart and Zach Garner were the grill jockeys at the Neutral Church pancake and sausage dinner. The large crowd kept the grills going until closing time.

Eli Burkhart and Zach Garner were the grill jockeys at the Neutral Church pancake and sausage dinner. The large crowd kept the grills going until closing time.

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Eli Burkhart and Zach Garner

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Janet Holden

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Janet Holden gets KAFCS award

Janet Holden
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Former Cherokee USD 247 Family and Consumer teacher, Janet Holden, has been honored with the prestigious Leaders Award by the Kansas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (KAFCS) This award recognizes professionals who have made significant contributions to the FCS field through their...
Lori Bolton Fleming

Lori Bolton Fleming

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Bolton-Fleming to state appeals court post

Lori Bolton Fleming
Thursday, March 6, 2025
In announcing the appointment of Judge Lori Bolton-Fleming to the Kansas Court of Appeals, Governor Laura Kelly said, “Her extensive legal career, commitment to public service, and strong reputation will make her an excellent Court of Appeals Judge.”
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