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A large turnout attended

A large turnout attended

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A large turnout attended

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
A large turnout attended the farewell reception for Judi Mogle as she retires from the City of Columbus where she spent almost 20 years. Saying farewell were Mayor Grant and Toni Spieth. Grant Spieth. There have been eight mayors since Mogle went to work for Mayor David Martin.
At a recent dinner

At a recent dinner

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At a recent dinner

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
At a recent dinner, newly appointed County Economic Development Director Dale Helwig visited with then Baxter Springs Mayor-elect Kelly Abbott. They met at the Mayor’s office later to work on some combined projects.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Braxton Bailey, 22, was arrested Monday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of possession of stolen property and is being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.

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LCC to host junior cheer clinic

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Labette Community College Spirit Squad has announced they will hold a Junior Cardinal Cheer Clinic Saturday, February 17. The clinic will be conducted at the Cardinal Event Center at 1306 Main Street from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Think twice before trying to de-ice

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
When snow falls or roads freeze and cities need to clear off streets and sidewalks, they turn to salt to de-ice. Salt is great for hard surfaces, but creates problems when introduced to soil and plants.

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Local coat drive for youngsters

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
When the weather gets cold most people get out their winter coats and shoes and continue with their lives. Some youngsters in Cherokee County don’t have that luxury. Finances may be very tight in their homes or perhaps an emergency has occurred and all they have are the clothes they are wearing.

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Rippel reappointed to Judicial Committee

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Cherokee County commissioners unanimously approved the reappointment of Angie Rippel to her second term on the 11th Judicial District Nominating Committee. This committee interviews and processes those seeking judgeships in the 11th Judicial District.
Arrest made after brief standoff

Arrest made after brief standoff

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Arrest made after brief standoff

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Following a standoff with law enforcement in the 500 block of East 22nd Street in Baxter Springs early Friday afternoon a Cherokee County man is in custody.
A reminder from County Treasurer

A reminder from County Treasurer

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A reminder from County Treasurer

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A reminder from County Treasurer Heather Sapp that those wishing to run for offices in the upcoming primary election. Treasurer Sapp was filling out the paperwork for her office.
Minnesota man jailed for $50,000 scam

Minnesota man jailed for $50,000 scam

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Minnesota man jailed for $50,000 scam

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
After a month-long scam investigation by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Detectives, a Minnesota man has been taken into custody.
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