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American Bank was the second place winner in the PEO fall decorating contest. Delores Crane, Judy Hill, DeAnn Binns, Sarah Lynn Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Hailey Carver and Kathryn Aupperle were on hand when the prize was presented. Courtesy photo.

American Bank was the second place winner in the PEO fall decorating contest. Delores Crane, Judy Hill, DeAnn Binns, Sarah Lynn Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Hailey Carver and Kathryn Aupperle were on hand when the prize was presented. Courtesy photo.

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Baxter PEO sponsors window contest

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The P.E.O. Chapter BT and the Chamber of Commerce sponsored the yearly decorating contest for the downtown businesses. Members of the P.E.O. Delores Crane, DeAnn Binns, and Kathryn Aupperle served as judges. First Place of $100 went to Punkin Place their beautiful display.

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Family Fall Festival in Scammon

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Bring a lawn chair and head over to the ‘Ole Scammon Schoolhouse yard and the Scammon City Park Saturday, October 14 from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.. It’s time for the Family Fall Festival. There will be free food, water, pop and desserts (while supplies last). Something will be available for everyone.
One of the active booths at the Business and Health Expo was the American Bank site. Jessica Gilman answered questions and passed out gifts to the visitors.

One of the active booths at the Business and Health Expo was the American Bank site. Jessica Gilman answered questions and passed out gifts to the visitors.

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Business, health EXPO has good participation

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
One of the active booths at the Business and Health Expo was the American Bank site. Jessica Gilman answered questions and passed out gifts to the visi- tors. Lucille McNemer and Melanie Smith answered questions about Social Security and the supplement plans.
Tractor Supply to open in Baxter

Tractor Supply to open in Baxter

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Tractor Supply to open in Baxter

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The former WalMart building in the Baxter Springs Shopping Center has been purchased by CMK Properties in Nashville, Tennessee and will be leased to Tractor Supply Company.
Destiny Grassi

Destiny Grassi

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Fugitive located hiding under clothes

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Just before 6 a.m. Sunday, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies presented a search warrant at a Weir home looking for a wanted fugitive.

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Football contest

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Two of the winners in the football contest picked Girard to beat Iola on Friday night. However, the victory by Iola was not an upset in the overall entries. Randy Bass the first place winner picked Girard for his only miss.
Artist’s rendering of what Ruby’s Music and Theatrical Stage will look after completion.

Artist’s rendering of what Ruby’s Music and Theatrical Stage will look after completion.

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Container building coming to Square

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The vacant parcel of land at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Pine Street on the Columbus square may become a visitor attraction. Karl Hubig, owner of the property, offered his construction alternative to traditional structures for the property.
The Little Miss Columbus, four-year-old Kali Burton daughter of Megan Burton, and Little Mister Columbus Lane Snow, son of Levi and Robynn Snow were crowned Friday evening following the annual bean feed.

The Little Miss Columbus, four-year-old Kali Burton daughter of Megan Burton, and Little Mister Columbus Lane Snow, son of Levi and Robynn Snow were crowned Friday evening following the annual bean feed.

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The Little Miss Columbus

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Little Miss Columbus, four-year-old Kali Burton daughter of Megan Burton, and Little Mister Columbus Lane Snow, son of Levi and Robynn Snow were crowned Friday evening following the annual bean feed.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, October 6, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Jay Dee Sutton, 38, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and criminal damage to property and is being held without bail.
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