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Constance Squires

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Author to discuss impact of OKC bombing

Constance Squires

Monday, February 17, 2025

An author whose latest novel explores the lasting impact of the Oklahoma City bombing will read from her work at 7 p.m. February 27 at Pittsburg State University as part of the ongoing Distinguished Visiting Writers Series.The event is free and open to the public.The author, Constance Squires,...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, February 17, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Elijah Michael Hardee, 19, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and is being held without bail.Ashley Brooke Wendt, 43, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and was released Jeramy...

James Wileman

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New President, CEO appointed to GPFCU

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Monday, February 17, 2025

The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President and CEO.

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CALENDAR

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Tuesday, February 18•Mercy Auxiliary Volunteers meeting. at St. Rose Parish Hall is cancelled.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•Baxter...

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Commission questions clerk’s salary raise

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Monday, February 17, 2025

County Commissioners rejected a salary increase for Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart, until the County Counselor has the opportunity to review if setting her own salary is permissible.Friday morning the county’s bi-weekly payroll was presented to the commissioners for approval.

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No trash pick up in Columbus this week

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

The Cherokee County Court House and some city offices will be closed today (Tuesday) in anticipation of a heavy snowstorm.Baxter Springs City Hall will be open as normal.Columbus City Hall will be closed, and the City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, will be postponed one week and...

Zoe Friemel

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Fourth grader writes book

Zoe Friemel

Monday, February 17, 2025

The USD 247 School Board had a special visitor at their meeting Monday night, January 13. Zoe Friemel, a fourth grader in Jenny Lynch’s class, entertained them by reading a book she wrote and illustrated, “The December Hound.”

Baxter Springs High School Homecoming King Lorenso Morales and Queen Chloe Turley were crowned during the basketball games Friday against Frontenac.

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Baxter Springs High School Homecoming

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Nothing like finishing a meal with homemade cookies, says Finley Sanders after enjoying spaghetti during the Jon Tavenaro benefit at the Community Center in Weir on Saturday. The successful benefit included a large silent auction.

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Nothing like finishing a meal with homemade cookies

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Monday, February 17, 2025

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