Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

O and F Machine Products Co., Joplin, Missouri conveyed a deed to the property located at 303 Powell Road, Baxter Springs to B Dev 1 LLC, Wichita. The deed was recorded October 16, 2023.

Area Accident Report

A two-vehicle injury accident occurred November 2 at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Fir Road at Black Cat Road one mile west of Carl Junction, Mo. A 2008 Toyota RAV4 driven by Leann Robinson, 43, Galena, was traveling north.

Holiday Happenings seminar; how to enjoy the season

Are you in the mood for the holidays? Well, Kansas State Research and Extension Wildcat District and the Montgomery Family and Community Education Council have a program just for you. Holiday Happenings will be held on November 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Penn Terrace in Independence.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Crestline Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Saturday November 11 at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Crestline. Turkey and ham will be provided along with the table service and drinks. Anyone is welcome to come whether you live in the Crestline area or not.

Second HIV specialist joins CHCSEK

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Nurse Practitioner Crystal Garcia, DNP, APRN, FNPC, AAHIVS, joins CHC/ SEK’s Family Physician Julie Stewart, MD, as the second HIV Specialist at CHC/SEK. Garcia recently completed her certification through the American Academy of HIV Medicine.

Thefts result in Scammon arrests

Two Scammon residents were arrested last week in connection with the theft of nearly $3,000 worth of railroad iron, which was stolen in Crawford County. As a result of the investigation, Cherokee County deputies searched a property in Scammon, where they recovered stolen property.

Mistake made on tax sale deeds

The 109 deeds recently mailed to the purchasers of property purchased at the Cherokee County Tax Sale July 18, 2023 were apparently improperly validated.

Sheriff gets drug ID grant

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was recently notified by the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council that their grant application was selected and awarded.

The Cherokee County Sportsmen’s Shotgun

The Cherokee County Sportsmen’s Shotgun and 22 calibre shoot drew a big crowd with both of the activities having shooters and winners. Jenna Hickman was shooting in the .22 scope competition on Sunday. The Sportsmen will have another shoot on November 19.