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State park permits to go on sale soon

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Jessica.ward@ks.gov Whether you’ve had your eye on a waterfront cabin, are slowly working through a state park “bucket list,” or simply want to break in that new tent you got as a birthday present – there are three important dates coming up that Kansas State Park visitors won’t want to miss.

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Grant allows new deputy to be hired

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded over $115,000 in a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant which will allow an additional officer for the department.

Election canvass fills open seats

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Election canvass fills open seats

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The canvass of the recent city and school board election held November 7, 2023 resulted in no apparent changes from the unofficial results. However it did result in some write in candidates being elected to open posts.

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Local man charged with gun assault

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Friday, November 17, 2023

On Sunday morning, November 12, at about 11:48 a.m., officers with the Columbus Police Department were called to Apple Market in Columbus where a juvenile reported a gun had been pointed at him.

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West Mineral woman dies in auto accident

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Friday, November 17, 2023

A multi-vehicle accident in Crawford County has resulted in the death of a 66-year-old West Mineral woman. At approximately 3:57 a.m. Thursday, Crawford County deputies responded to the accident a quarter of a mile north of the intersection of 530 Ave. on K-7 Highway.

Chetopa author has six books

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Chetopa author has six books

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Friday, November 17, 2023

A Chetopa author has just published her sixth book, adding another piece to the published history of a pioneer family.

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Kansas Crossing Casino October revenue decreases

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The gaming revenue at the Kansas Crossing Casino decreased $330,346 in October 2023 when compared to October 2022. The October 2023 revenue was reported as $2,883,895 compared to $3,213,641 in October 2022. The October 2023 revenue was also lower than September 2023 revenue which was $3,151,196.

Veterans made America

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Veterans made America

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Following the annual Veteran’s Day parade up Military Blvd. in Baxter Springs a commutative program was held at the Baxter Springs Veteran’s memorial.

Cherokee County Commissioners Lorie Johnson

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Cherokee County Commissioners Lorie Johnson

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Cherokee County Commissioners Lorie Johnson and Myra Carlisle Frazier accepted an appreciation award from board president Dr. Kurtis Gregory. Commissioner Cory Moates also received the award but was not present.

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Medicare enrollment appointments here

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7 for Medicare plans starting January 1, 2024. Medicare beneficiaries wanting to review 2024 Part D or Medicare Advantage plans are encouraged to check plans at a Columbus Medicare Open Enrollment Event.

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