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Construction continues on the new Baxter Springs Fire Station as the steel begins to take the shape of building. Construction is being handled by Crossland Construction.

Construction continues on the new Baxter Springs Fire Station as the steel begins to take the shape of building. Construction is being handled by Crossland Construction.

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Construction continues on the new Baxter Springs Fire Station

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Construction continues on the new Baxter Springs Fire Station as the steel begins to take the shape of building. Construction is being handled by Crossland Construction.

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Accidents claim lives of two Columbus men

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Two Columbus men have died of injuries they suffered in recent unconnected automobile accidents.Former County Road and Bridge Supervisor Leonard Vanatta, 82, died Sunday from injuries he suffered in an accident on November 5 in Joplin, Missouri.Joshua W. Doherty, 47, the son of Columbus City...

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Students honor vets with patriotic salute

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Just over 50 local veterans were hosted for breakfast by the Columbus Junior High and High School to honor their loyalty and service.This year the veterans entered the auditorium as the Columbus High School band played the “Star Spangled Banner” and the audience stood.The grand entry was followed...

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Registered voters exceed population?

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
With the numbers counted and results reported there is nothing left except the analysis of the election itself.One of the strangest things in last week’s election was the statistics of the total vote counts.According to the summary report issued by the County Election officer Rebecca Brassart there...

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Tuesday, November 12•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•City of Roseland Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m.•Imagine Columbus meets at noon at...

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Previous winners top football contest

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
It was another tiebreaker week in the Columbus Merchants football contest as regular winners Earl Eddington and Mike Ellis tied for first with Earl winning with the tiebreaker.They both missed the same two games as they picked Nebraska-Kearney to beat Missouri Southern and every entry picked...
Misty Spear was sworn into the Columbus Fourth Ward Council seat by City Clerk Ruth Hutley at the Monday night Council meeting. She was appointed to the position by Mayor Grant Spieth. The appointment made her an incumbent and allowed her to immediately become a council member. She was elected to the council seat in the election on Tuesday.

Misty Spear was sworn into the Columbus Fourth Ward Council seat by City Clerk Ruth Hutley at the Monday night Council meeting. She was appointed to the position by Mayor Grant Spieth. The appointment made her an incumbent and allowed her to immediately become a council member. She was elected to the council seat in the election on Tuesday.

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Misty Spear was sworn into the Columbus Fourth Ward Council seat by City Clerk Ruth

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Friday, November 8, 2024
The election included Cory Moates District 1 Commisioner, Jack Garner District 2 Commissioner, Karen Johnston Register of Deeds, Heather Sapp County Treasurer and Dale Helwig First District House of Representatives. Not pictured, Tim Shallenburger State Senator District 13 and Kurt Beneke Cherokee County Attorney.

The election included Cory Moates District 1 Commisioner, Jack Garner District 2 Commissioner, Karen Johnston Register of Deeds, Heather Sapp County Treasurer and Dale Helwig First District House of Representatives. Not pictured, Tim Shallenburger State Senator District 13 and Kurt Beneke Cherokee County Attorney.

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The election included Cory Moates District

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Friday, November 8, 2024
Above local winners of the election included Cory Moates District 1 Commisioner, Jack Garner District 2 Commissioner, Karen Johnston Register of Deeds, Heather Sapp County Treasurer and Dale Helwig First District House of Representatives.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, November 8, 2024
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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Friday, November 8, 2024
Basil Avery Sharp, 33, was arrested Thursday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of battery of a Law Enforcement officer reckless with bodily harm, disorderly conduct, pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held in lieu of...
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