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Oklahoma resident shoots at duck hunters

News Staff

Friday, March 1, 2024

An Oklahoma man surrendered himself to Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies February 27, after a warrant for his arrest was issued in Cherokee County District Court.James Andrew Johnson, 39, of Miami, Okla., was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on four counts of aggravated assault, aggravated...

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Grants will pay for Baxter firehouse

News Staff

Friday, March 1, 2024

A $2-million state grant was combined with other funding to make the necessary $3-million to build the new Baxter Springs Fire Station.In a surprise announcement Tuesday evening State Senator Tim Shallenburger said they had found $2-million that needed to be spent on a “shovel ready project,” so he...

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Spring into action against scammers

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Friday, March 1, 2024

As the daffodils break though the ground announcing that spring is coming so are the scammers coming out during the warmer season.Thursday morning Donna Smith received a telephone call from someone who said they were her grandson, John Smith, they had received a broken nose and had been arrested...

Columbus man sentenced to nine years in prison

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Columbus man sentenced to nine years in prison

News Staff

Friday, March 1, 2024

A prison sentence of nearly nine years was handed down to a Columbus man Tuesday in Cherokee County District Court.Steven D. Tyner, 50, received his 107 month sentence after pleading guilty to aggravated battery and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.Tyner’s sentence comes after...

The engineering drawing of the new Baxter Springs Fire Department building. When he announced the funding being completed State Senator Tim Shallenburger said he had only one request about the new building, “I want it to have glass doors” said the Senator from Cherokee County.

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The engineering drawing

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The engineering drawing

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

John William White, 54, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and was released on $15,000 bail.Mike Wayne Hopkins, 58, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence,...

Current antique prices

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Current antique prices

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Antiques & CollectingCurrent prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States.

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labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Bradley Joseph Lee Westbrooks, 28, was arrested Thursday by Oswego Police officers on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and knowingly drive an uninsured vehicle and was released on $1,898.50 bail.The Information presented in this column is...

Beware of scams this tax season

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Beware of scams this tax season

David M. Groves Cherokee County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Message from the SheriffThis time of year, many of us are working on getting our income taxes filed, which can conjure up thoughts of the IRS. Despite only 1-percent of those who earn less than $200,000 being audited each year, 25-percent have a fear of an audit.

Walk With Ease program returns to Girard

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Walk With Ease program returns to Girard

Katherine Pinto

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The year is off to a quick start, but there’s still time to create health goals for 2024. Making a healthy choice is something we get to do every day, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

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