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Wreaths placed at Baxter National Cemetery

Wreaths placed at Baxter National Cemetery

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Wreaths placed at Baxter National Cemetery

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Soldiers’ Lot located in the Baxter Springs Cemetery has been decorated with a wreath at each of the soldiers graves. Placed by the National Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America program of Fort Scott.

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Helwig hired as CCED director

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
A new director for the Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation was hired Thursday evening by the Board of Directors.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Tuesday, December 19 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and Military Avenue.

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Fleming reappointed chief district judge

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Chief Judge Lori Bolton Fleming was reappointed chief judge in the 11th Judicial District, composed of Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette counties. She has served as a district judge since 2012 and as chief judge since June 2021.

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Classes to be cancelled for CNC music festival

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Due to the volume of people expected at the CNC League Music Contest to be held in the Columbus High School auditorium, CUHS Principal Dan Grundy requested the USD493 Board of Education allow the high school to cancel classes for grades 9-12 on March 20. The board voted to approve the request.
Robin Jones fills fruit cocktail bowls Saturday morning before the crowds arrived. She has been providing a Christmas community dinner for 30 years. Which she says she could not do without a lot of helpers.

Robin Jones fills fruit cocktail bowls Saturday morning before the crowds arrived. She has been providing a Christmas community dinner for 30 years. Which she says she could not do without a lot of helpers.

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Robin Jones fills fruit

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Robin Jones fills fruit
Les Page (right) was recognized for his 50 years of service in the Baxter Springs Fire Department. He joins Wayne Cook (center) in the 50 years club. Art Mallory has 48 years and will be joining them shortly.

Les Page (right) was recognized for his 50 years of service in the Baxter Springs Fire Department. He joins Wayne Cook (center) in the 50 years club. Art Mallory has 48 years and will be joining them shortly.

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Les Page recognized for services as firefighter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Baxter Springs Fire Departments annual Christmas Party became a platform to recognize former Fire Chief Les Page for his 50 years of service to the department. There were two men present with 50 years serving with the department. Page received a plaque and a ribbon for his uniform.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, December 15, 2023
Alexander Fortino Pena, 18, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and is being held without bail.
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