Two new police

Two new police cars have been purchased by the Baxter Springs City Council. The Dodge Durango SUV’s were purchased from the Kansas Highway Patrol. The second car will be marked but this one will remain an unmarked police vehicle.

Victorymen will be at Crestline FBC March 2

A special musical performance is by The Victorymen is planned for Saturday, March 2 beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Crestline.The group brings the harmonies of a family to the Southern Gospel music A freewill offering will be received for them.All are invited to attend this...

Mercy Auxiliary hears about infusion room

A special blessing event for the new infusion room at Columbus Mercy was announced by Angie Saporito at the February 20 meeting of the Auxiliary. The blessing was February 21 at 3 p.m. Columbus Mercy now has three infustyle.sion recliners for patients.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Paul Dwayne Nixon, 57, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held in lieu of $1,295 bail.Jeffery John Perry, 62, was...

labette County Jail Report

Diann Louise Gallup, 66, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct; fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment and was released on $390 bail.The Information prelieu sented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department and...

PSU will offer a Master’s degree in Social Work

There is a growing demand for social workers with advanced degrees in Southeast Kansas, and a new degree option to be offered by Pittsburg State University will help fill that gap.“Bringing a Master’s degree in Social Work program to Pitt State will benefit students, our community, and our region,”...

Attract, encourage more birds by feeding

If you have wondered how to attract more birds to your yard and encourage them to stay awhile, a good way to do so is to provide feed for them.

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

Baxter Springs USD508

Baxter Springs Unified Schools USD 508, breakfast and lunch menus for  Monday February 26 through Friday, March 1, Items served daily: fruit juice, 1-percent low fat milk, chocolate milk.Monday, February 26No SchoolTuesday, February 27Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, assorted cereal, 100 percent...