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Spooky library planned

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Friday, October 20, 2023
If you are looking for a spooky good time, head over to the Johnston Public Library Friday, October 27. Spooky Library tours will begin at 7 p.m. This is a family friendly event and adults must be accompanied by a child. Johnston Public Library is located at 210 West 10th in Baxter Springs.
Columbus Mercy Auxiliary receives Gold Award of Excellence

Columbus Mercy Auxiliary receives Gold Award of Excellence

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Columbus Mercy Auxiliary receives Gold Award of Excellence

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Friday, October 20, 2023
A special award was received by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary for the previous year. The State Auxiliary Gold Award Certificate was presented to the group members by President Janie Jarrett at the October 17 meeting at St. Rose Parish Hall.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Rene Paul Cheffer, 57, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and unlawful use of a nondriver identification card and is being held in lieu of $795 bail.

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Area Accident Report

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Friday, October 20, 2023
A one-vehicle accident occurred October 7 at 1:35 a.m. on Missouri Highway 66, two miles east of Duenweg, Mo. A 2007 Toyota Tundra driven by Gregory A. Waterman, 42, was traveling east. He ran off the side of the road striking a culvert.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Johnathan Matthew Banning-Norris, 21, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and disorderly conduct; fighting words or noisy conduct and is being held in lieu of $448.50 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, October 20, 2023
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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City of Columbus Court Docket

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Friday, October 20, 2023
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, October 23 at 4 p.m. Maranda Shae Barton, 27, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of illegal registration, not providing proof of motor vehicle liability insurance...
Carnival style games were available for. all ages at Scammon’s Fall Festival on Saturday at the Ole’ Scammon Schoolhouse and the City Park. The afternoon of fun and games was enjoyed by a large turnout.

Carnival style games were available for. all ages at Scammon’s Fall Festival on Saturday at the Ole’ Scammon Schoolhouse and the City Park. The afternoon of fun and games was enjoyed by a large turnout.

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Scammon annual Family Fall Festival has large turnout

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Scammon annual Family Fall Festival has large turnout
In the women’s age 50-59 division of the Columbus Day 5K, Missy Proffitt placed first with a time of 31:44. Laura Epler placed third with a time of 39:31. Not pictured, Karla Line placed second with a time of 32:45.

In the women’s age 50-59 division of the Columbus Day 5K, Missy Proffitt placed first with a time of 31:44. Laura Epler placed third with a time of 39:31. Not pictured, Karla Line placed second with a time of 32:45.

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Annual Columbus Day Festival 5K race results announced

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Race times and placings have been announced for the Columbus Day Festival 5K. Aaron Height, 20:49; Buddy Romine, 21:16; Braxton Buergin, 23:42; Emma Napier, 24:00; Zachary Nicoson, 24:10; Carrie Napier-Engroff, 24:46; Jenna Eytcheson, 25:32; Destiny McCulley, 26:17; Russ Ritchhart, 27:18; Turia...

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Kansas Department Wildlife, Parks plans trout stocking days

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Friday, October 20, 2023
The time for trout fishing in Kansas is drawing nearer, and this year the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is making angler-inspired updates to the nearly 30-year-old program to improve angler satisfaction and program efficiency while managing around increasing commodity costs.
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