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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Tuesday, August 6 •Election Day•LEPC meets 9 a.m.at the Courthouse.•County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development office.Wednesday, August 7•Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m. at Van’s Steakhouse •Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center...

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Mineral HS plans September reunion

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Mineral High School closed 63 years ago but the graduates continue to gather for a reunion.In 1923 there were 37 Mineral graduates at the reunion and 11 others who had attended Mineral High School but graduated from another school after Mineral High School closed.The “All School Reunion,” this year...
The Grand Champion Feeder Calf

The Grand Champion Feeder Calf

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The Grand Champion Feeder Calf

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The Grand Champion Feeder Calf was shown by Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H Club member Samantha Ohmart. Samantha is the daughter of Angel and Bub Tate. The calf was purchased by Dr. Rob Herron Dentistry.
Public testing of the voting machines took place last week

Public testing of the voting machines took place last week

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Public testing of the voting machines took place last week

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Public testing of the voting machines took place last week. County Clerk Rebecca Brassart hires high school students to run the tests prior to the election. Those at the voting machine were Jacob Grant, Tyler Sharlow, Zac Price and John Smith.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, August 2, 2024
Bradley Ray Bolin, 51, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct and driving while suspended and was released on $695 bail.Justin Matthew Long, 40, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of violation of offender...

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Friday, August 2, 2024
Friday, August 2•Local Middle School Compass Graduation 2 p.m.•Retirement celebration for Galena Police Chief Billy Charles at the Senior and Event Center, 720 Wall.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 3•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast...
Glittering Stones 4-H

Glittering Stones 4-H

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Glittering Stones 4-H

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Friday, August 2, 2024
Glittering Stones 4-H member Allison Brown exhibited her colony of rabbits and received the grand champion ribbon for her efforts. The rabbits received a premium sale of $1100 from American Bank.
Riverton 12U LL are state champs

Riverton 12U LL are state champs

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Riverton 12U LL are state champs

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Friday, August 2, 2024
After the run rule win over Pittsburg it was a downhill run to the state championship for the Riverton 12-under Little League All-Stars took an 11-0 run-rule win in four in the Kansas Little League state tournament at Wayne Metcalf Field.With the team now in Indianapolis getting ready for the...
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