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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Brian Keith Williams, 45, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $500 bail. Daniel Kunce, 36, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of vehicle liability insurance required and unlawful registration and was released on $795 bail.

labette County Jail Report

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Luke Dakota Martin, 30, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for the state of Oklahoma and is being held without bail. Kyle Jacob Taylor, 30, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of criminal trespass; remain in defiance and is being held in lieu of $648.50 bail.

Antiques & Collecting

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In present-day houses, tile is usually a humble building material, limited to bathroom or kitchen surfaces for its durability and ease of cleaning. To collectors, they are an art form; especially if they were made by the art potteries of the early 20th century.

CALENDAR

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Tuesday, May 7 •LEPC meets 9 a.m. •County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m.

Smith to speak at Baccalaureate

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Baccalaureate services for Columbus High School Seniors will be held on Sunday, May 12, at 6 p.m. in the Columbus Junior and Senior High School Auditorium. Baccalaureate is an interdenominational service sponsored by the Columbus Area Churches that honors the graduating class.

Cowtown Days royalty contest winners named

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Named the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days Little Dude contest winners Eli Webb and Little Darlin Harper Hulsey with a Friday evening announcement. The 2024 Cowtown Queen was Dixie Webb and making the whole event a Royal Family, Daniel Webb was named 2024 Cowtown King..

Hunter safety course held at Sportsmen’s Club

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The annual Hunters Safety Course was held Friday and Saturday at the Cherokee County Sportsman’s Club with about 50 youngsters in attendance. Sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Sportsman’s Club the youngsters earned their certification by attending both days of the course.

Virtual painting program at CCC Columbus Campus

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A giant leap forward has been taken in enhancing its educational offerings has been taken at the Columbus Techinal Campus of Coffeyville Community College, with the introduction of Virtual-Paint. A state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) training simulator for painting and coating applications.