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Early voting has good turnout

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Friday, November 1, 2024
Don’t forget to vote before noon Monday or on Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.On the first day of early voting, 276 votes were cast at the courthouse. By Thursday afternoon there were 1,512 early votes cast according to the County Clerk’s office. So far 546 mailed out ballots have been returned.

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KCC warns of utility scam

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Friday, November 1, 2024
The Kansas Corporation Commission has received a report that an individual claiming to be working with the KCC is calling utility customers and offering a 30-percent discount on their electric bills.
Dad, daughter win national Rodeo Championships

Dad, daughter win national Rodeo Championships

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Dad, daughter win national Rodeo Championships

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Friday, November 1, 2024
The daughter and husband of a former Columbus resident earned three championships at the 48th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo, (INFR) in Las Vegas last week.Jordyn (Babbitt) Inman, graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 2014.Her nine year old daughter, Quinley Inman, a Junior...

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Pig roast for missions set Saturday

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Friday, November 1, 2024
The members of the Baxter Springs United Methodist Church are having the 32nd Annual Pig Roast Saturday, November 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as a carry-out event.Each take-out container will hold shredded pork, baked beans, potato salad, and a slice of buttered bread.
Becky Sill

Becky Sill

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Becky Sill

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2024
Becky Sill the wife of Fred “Freddy” Sill, attended the Columbus Day vehicle show to present the “Freddy” Award to J.L. Johnson for his 1969 Plymouth GTX. The presentation of “The Freddy” in honor of Fred Sill joining Jack Johnson in the founding of the annual vehicle show during Columbus Days.
Aunt Bea and Friends band entertained at the Scammon Annual Fall Festival. The band has been part of several festivals in the area and are always popular with their string instruments.

Aunt Bea and Friends band entertained at the Scammon Annual Fall Festival. The band has been part of several festivals in the area and are always popular with their string instruments.

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Scammon annual fall festival filled with music, food, fun

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Aunt Bea and Friends band entertained at the Scammon Annual Fall Festival. The band has been part of several festivals in the area and are always popular with their string instruments.A homemade wooden pinball game was a popular game at the festival.
Baxter Springs Saddle Club held a Halloween costume contest recently winners and their horses were Sydney Owens, ages 11-14 winner. Cash Hibbs, ages seven -10 winner, Taylor Hibbs and Lynnyn Hibbs age six and under winner.

Baxter Springs Saddle Club held a Halloween costume contest recently winners and their horses were Sydney Owens, ages 11-14 winner. Cash Hibbs, ages seven -10 winner, Taylor Hibbs and Lynnyn Hibbs age six and under winner.

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Importance of choosing childcare

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
As expecting parents prepare to welcome a new baby, one of the greatest challenges many face is securing child care. Our nation is facing a child care shortage.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Chelsie Leann Welborn, 29, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $500 bail.Daron Lee Carpenter, 44, was arrested Monday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Maria Lynette Wood, 40, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of domestic battery, possession of marijuana and interference with law enforcement and is being held in lieu of $2,648.50 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s...
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