The Government

The Government class of Matt Crain helped County Clerk Rebecca Brassart recently as she cleared the voting machines from the presidential primary election. The election cost $33,031 and only 1,000 voters went to the polls

Henderson files for county sheriff

Following the resignation of Sheriff David Groves Baxter Springs Police Chief, Brian Henderson, announced his candidacy for the office.“I am very excited for this opportunity and look forward to meeting the residents of Cherokee County, said Henderson.

There is a lot to do in the Columbus Public Library

There is a lot to do in the Columbus Public Library, on a recent Saturday morning Judy Blunk (right) was teaching Mary Jones the fine art of knitting. The ladies knit and crochet, Judy says she is about to take up the art of tatting

New doctor speaks to Mercy Auxiliary

An introduction and discussion with Dr. Chris D’Silva was held at the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting April 16, at the St Rose Parish Hall.The meeting was called to order by Janie Jarrett, President.

Trip to Finland presented to Baxter Springs PEO

A special presentation on Finland was given to the P.E.O. Chapter BT of Baxter Springs at their April 15 meeting in Baxter Springs.Vicki O’Neal and her husband Larry traveled to see the Northern Lights. Vicki O’Neal shared their experiences from the trip accompanied by a display of photographs.

Baxter Springs breaks ground for new fire station

Dignitaries were put to work during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $2-million fire station located on Military Avenue.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kevin Levi Asher Cox, 21, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence and transporting an open container and is being held in lieu of $3,500 bail.Corey Jo Robison, 49, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on...

Giovanni Giacometti art work influenced by Impressionism

Talent ran in the Giacometti family. Giovanni Giacometti, born in Switzerland in 1868, was a painter who studied in Paris and was influenced by Impressionism. He returned to Switzerland and married Annetta Stampa, with whom he had four children.