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Summer may be over but tick seasons is not

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Summer may be over but tick seasons is not

Peyton Kessler Msn Rn

Friday, October 4, 2024

Notes from the County Health DirectorSummer may be over, but tick season is not. For Southeast Kansas, now is the right time to get out and enjoy nature after the hot summer months might have deterred many outyou door activities.

The 2024 Grand Champion Market Beef shown by Columbus FFA member Cole Youngblood at the Cherokee County Fair. The Angus beef was sold in the premium auction for $3,400 to Crossland Construction in Columbus. Youngblood is the son of KC and Courtney Youngblood.

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Cherokee County American Legion Fair

News Staff

Friday, October 4, 2024

Cherokee County American Legion Fair

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Livestock/ Auction Buyers

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Ag Choice of Weir American Bank Ben Draegar Hometown Crop Solution Between Rivers Gun Range Brad Wells Bud’s Mobile Equipment Service Cherokee County Fair Board Association Chip & Rhonda Herrenbruck Clark Farms Coal Valley Processing Coffeyville Stockyards Colbert Farms C/C Comark Equity Alliance...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff

Friday, October 4, 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, October 4, 2024

Shane Adam Rose, 31, was arrested Wednesday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $5,000 bail.Cassondra Renae Smith, 32, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of theft of property or services, possession of certain...

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Drivers slow down, be mindful of pedestrians

News Staff

Friday, October 4, 2024

People of all ages are vulnerable while walking. Unfortunately, a total of 179 pedestrians across Kansas, ranging in ages from 4 to 93, have been hit and killed by vehicles in the five-year span from 2019-2023.

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 NIV

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Extremists for love

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Friday, October 4, 2024

In Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” he addresses the issue of being called an extremist, which he says at first disappointed him, especially since it came from his fellow clergy.He goes on to say, however, that he is proud to be considered an “extremist for love,” as opposed...

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Boil order in effect for West Mineral

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Friday, October 4, 2024

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.

Cleveland Brown All-Pro safety Thomas Darden (35) will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Baxter Springs High School Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Saturday night October 19.

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Browns’ Darden to speak at Baxter H of F dinner

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Friday, October 4, 2024

All past and present students, faculty, staff and friends of Baxter Springs High School athletics are invited to enjoy a night of visiting with friends and classmates.The second annual Baxter Springs High School Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Saturday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in...

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Benefit lunch

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Friday, October 4, 2024

A benefit luncheon for cancer patient Shirley Redd will be held Tuesday, October 15 in the 4-H building from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The menu will include pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert and drink.

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