What to do if electricity goes out

Winter storms can cause power outages, and with that, food safety concerns. While we all enjoy a nice gentle snowfall winter storms are another story. Keeping food safe during a power outage is not hard but does require a little planning.

Help your baby’s brain develop

By Michelle Broxterman The first few years of a child’s life are more than just cute giggles and messy meals. They are a crucial time for brain development. Ninety percent of brain development occurs by age three.

Cherokee County Commission minutes for December 21, 2023

Convene Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

City treasurer DeAnn Auman-Hill

City treasurer DeAnn Auman-Hill was the keynote speaker at the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Thursday night.

Civic Organization

Civic Organization of the Year award was given to Jacob Patterson of the Woodmen of America Financial/Insurance office at the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.

Small Business

Small Business of the year award at the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce dinner, Thursday night, went to Jessica Moore and her Super Nova Creations.

The person having

The person having the most impact on the community award was presented to former Mayor and Council member Sherry Brown for her work on improving the community.

January 17--National Bootleggers Day feted

National Bootlegger’s Day is January 17, the birthday of infamous bootlegger Al Capone. In the state’s early years, rich soil and wine making traditions brought to the region by European immigrants, Italians in particular, positioned eastern Kansas to rival California’s Wine Country.