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Boil water advisory for city of West Mineral

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Friday, September 25, 2026
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of West Mineral public water supply system located in Cherokee County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food...

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EPA updates County Commissioners

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Friday, September 25, 2026
Since the first remedial action in 1987, the Environmental Protection Agency of the U.S. Government has had a presence in Cherokee County, working to reduce contamination left over from the decades of Lead and Zinc mining in the area.On Monday, Thomas Kaley with the EPA gave an update on recent...
A highlight of Friday evening of the annual Weir Homecoming is the crowning of homecoming Queen. This year Eleanor Phelps took the crown, having sold $2,750 in tickets for the event. First prize not only receives the title of Weir Homecoming Queen, but also receives 20 percent of their ticket sales, equating to $550 for Phelps.

A highlight of Friday evening of the annual Weir Homecoming is the crowning of homecoming Queen. This year Eleanor Phelps took the crown, having sold $2,750 in tickets for the event. First prize not only receives the title of Weir Homecoming Queen, but also receives 20 percent of their ticket sales, equating to $550 for Phelps.

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The annual Weir Homecoming

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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Baxter Springs native on the lam

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Friday, September 25, 2026
Skies over Columbus and rural Cherokee County were abuzz in the latenight hours Monday with the sound of propellers as Law Enforcement officials searched for recently escaped inmate, Terron Allen.Allen, a Baxter Springs native, was being transported to the Cherokee County Jail after being...

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, September 25, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Nothing guarantees a crowd like the offer of free food, the Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kick-Off Event offered free pizza to the more than 100 attendees. An attendee shows off his fresh slice before joining the throng of fellow school kids.

Nothing guarantees a crowd like the offer of free food, the Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kick-Off Event offered free pizza to the more than 100 attendees. An attendee shows off his fresh slice before joining the throng of fellow school kids.

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Chapter BT discusses a ‘basket’ fundraiser

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Chapter BT of P.E.O. International met at noon on Tuesday, September 8 in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members were served a salad luncheon with desserts by the chapter officers.President Lawana Binns conducted the meeting. Chapter yearbooks were passed out.
Always willing to lend a helping hand at local fundraisers, Myrna Martin and Lorna Stover were among those helping out the event for Jim Bowles and Sandy Louthan.

Always willing to lend a helping hand at local fundraisers, Myrna Martin and Lorna Stover were among those helping out the event for Jim Bowles and Sandy Louthan.

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‘Seasoned’ protagonists lead new reads

Lorna Stover
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Love to ReadMy Facebook seems to be saturated with topics relating to my four worlds: books, fabric and quilts, grandchildren and places to travel, not necessarily in that order, as the “greats” are real blessings in our lives.Lately, I have noticed several posts that feature books with “seasoned”...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Justin Jamar Kelley, 46, was arrested Friday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, transporting an open container and license to be carried and exhibited upon demand and was released on $2,500 bail.Cassandra Fern Pritchett, 48, was arrested...
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