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Myra Carlisle Frazier to head commission

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Monday, January 13, 2025
Following the swearing- in of elected county officials Monday morning the commissioner met for board reorganization.During the reorganization process First District Commissioner Myra Carlisle- Frazier was elected chairman of the commission for 2025.Former Chairman Cory Moates was elected...
Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart

Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart

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Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart

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Monday, January 13, 2025
Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart took the oath her office Monday morning as she begins her 23 year working in the courthouse. She was swornin by District Judge Maradeth Frederick in the District courtroom.

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Columbus town marshal killed by thieves

News Staff
Monday, January 13, 2025
Editors Note—This is the second in a series of articles on the lawmen of Cherokee County killed in the line of duty. Much of the research in this story was done by Marilyn Schmitt which was published in the News-Report in January of 2015.
Four first time elected officials

Four first time elected officials

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Four first time elected officials

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Monday, January 13, 2025
Four first time elected officials took their oath of office as delivered by County Clerk Rebecca Brassart in the District Court Room Monday morning.
With the weekend snow came snowmen. Three youngsters built two snowmen on Maple Avenue Saturday. They are Zoey Clark, Brodie Robinson and Sully Clark.

With the weekend snow came snowmen. Three youngsters built two snowmen on Maple Avenue Saturday. They are Zoey Clark, Brodie Robinson and Sully Clark.

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With the weekend snow came snowmen

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Monday, January 13, 2025

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2024 Chris Award nominees named

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Monday, January 13, 2025
This year the Chris Award nominees will be honored at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, on January 29 at the State Theatre Event Center.

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CALENDAR

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Monday, January 13, 2025
Tuesday, January 14•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...

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Baxter Springs Central honor rolls

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
Central Elementary School in Baxter Springs has announced their 20242025 first semester honor rolls.Those named to the All A honor roll include: Kalyn Ashe, Kale Wixon, Kailyn Mortell, Julian Mills, Johnny Cross, Jaylee Crotts, Jase Brittain, Jacy Dawes, Jacoby Cox, Jace Manar, J.D. Anderson, Ivy...
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