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May 13 commissioners’ minutes

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Friday, May 24, 2024
ConveneChair Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Makiahlah Stover taught members of the Retired School Personnel dance moves at their April 17 meeting. Courtesy photo.

Makiahlah Stover taught members of the Retired School Personnel dance moves at their April 17 meeting. Courtesy photo.

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Retired School Personnel group learns dance moves

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Friday, May 24, 2024
A little deep breathing, a few moans and groans, and chuckles, too, could be heard in Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus when the Retired School Personnel met on April 17.Attendees weren’t rearranging the hall or watching a special movie, but they were “moo-v-ing”.

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Man with ties to area sentenced to 24 years

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Friday, May 24, 2024
A Pittsburg man who led Kansas authorities on a motorcycle chase before being apprehended in Missouri has been sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute.Justin T. Lapping, 49, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark on Tuesday, May 21, to 24 years and...
Park Elementary students rode tricycles, walked and did math to raise money for St. Jude’s. Top winners received prizes and the highest earners received crowns.

Park Elementary students rode tricycles, walked and did math to raise money for St. Jude’s. Top winners received prizes and the highest earners received crowns.

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Park Elementary

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Park Elementary
Megan VonHemel escorted by Deputy Evan Duckett after being sentenced to prison for six and one half years. VonHemel pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated battery, abuse of a child and interfering with law enforcement. Courtesy photo.

Megan VonHemel escorted by Deputy Evan Duckett after being sentenced to prison for six and one half years. VonHemel pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated battery, abuse of a child and interfering with law enforcement. Courtesy photo.

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Woman gets six years on child abuse charges

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Friday, May 24, 2024
The Cherokee County District Court sentenced a Pittsburg woman to prison on child abuse charges.Megan VonHemel, 41, was given a six and one half year sentence after pleading guilty to aggravated battery, abuse of a child and interfering with law enforcement.The charges were filed by the Cherokee...
“The source of our spiritual longing resides in a place deep within us. It is a quiet and faithful place and if we learn how to access its powerful wisdom, it can become our most dependable friend.” – Elizabeth Lesser, The Seeker’s Guide

“The source of our spiritual longing resides in a place deep within us. It is a quiet and faithful place and if we learn how to access its powerful wisdom, it can become our most dependable friend.” – Elizabeth Lesser, The Seeker’s Guide

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Except for my heart, everything is fine

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Looking at the world objectively, everything is whatit is.The sun rises and sets in its course and the universe is unfolding as it should. Considered that way, we accept that everything is the will of God and thus all is right with the world.
Baxter PEO awards scholarship to Hudson

Baxter PEO awards scholarship to Hudson

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Baxter PEO awards scholarship to Hudson

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Chapter BT of P.E.O. International is pleased to announce that Taylor Hudson of Baxter Springs is the recipient of the P.E.O. International STAR Scholarship. Chapter BT nominated and sponsored her candidacy.Hudson is a 2024 graduate of Baxter Springs High School and an accomplished young woman.

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CALENDAR

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Friday, May 24•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, May 25•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, May 26 •Attend the church of your choice.•The annual...

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Legion, VFW ready for Memorial Day

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Friday, May 24, 2024
The American Flags will be flying in all their glory this weekend throughout Cherokee County.The City of Columbus has already installed the flags in the downtown area.The City of Baxter Springs puts the flags out in the Baxter Springs Cemetery and around the National Cemetery located in the...
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