Baxter seeks new website designer

The Baxter Springs City Council is searching for a web site designer to handle the city’s online presence.The council voted to seek a company which could provide the service.The deadline for submitting a proposal is February 24.

Man arrested for lascivious behavior

Formal charges have been filed against 48-yearold Cory Joe Spatafora, on three counts of lewd and lascivious behavior.On January 20, the Columbus Police Department began an investigation in reference to a report of a male subject exposing and inappropriately touching himself in view of others while...

Biscuits, gravy breakfast at Weir Lodge

Black Diamond Lodge #274 will be hosting a biscuits and gravy breakfast Saturday, February 15.For a donation of $8 diners will receive biscuits and sausage gravy with their choice of coffee, juice or water.Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Lodge located at 107 West Main in Weir.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Caleb Jurelle Henry, 35, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence; alcohol or drugs, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs and driving while suspended and is being held without bail.Luke Tyler Payne, 31, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee...

Paperweight inkwells show unique glass style

What cities come to mind when you think of glassmaking? Venice, Italy? Waterford, Ireland? Sandwich, Massachusetts? How about Millville, New Jersey?

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.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 11•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 Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall...

Democrat dinner set Thursday

The Cherokee County Democrat Central Committee will hold the first meeting of the year with much to share and celebrate Thursday, February 13 in the Extension office in Columbus.A chicken dinner will be served if reservations are made by calling (620)762-3171.Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. with...

Casino revenue

Kansas Crossing Casino reported their January revenue as $3,057,809. The revenue is down $500,000 from December 2024. However, the revenue increased over January 2024 when the income was $2,882,317. The amount to Cherokee County from Kansas Crossing Casino, for January 2025 is $30,578.09.