CFSEK distributes $160,000 in grants

General Grant Funds totaling $160,000 have been awarded to 48 nonprofit organizations by the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK). In 2023 alone, these grants will impact 12 Southeast Kansas counties and 23 different communities.

Civic Center remodeled in time for Homecoming

Remodeling of the Weir Civic Center was finished in time for two important events, the City Council was told at their August meeting.

UMWA executives visit Brutus, retired miners

Two District 12 executives from the United Mine Workers of America visit Big Brutus and had dinner at the 26th annual dinner in Pittsburg Saturday evening. They recognized Ge Ge Sachetta as being a member of the union for 80 years. He will be celebrating his 99th birthday on Halloween.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, August 22 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Lady Titan Tennis at Labette County High School 3 p.m. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building. •Disabled American Veterans...

Jeep Invasion brings crowd to Baxter Springs

The second annual Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion was held Saturday in the Kiwanis Park hosted by the Tri-State Jeepers. Hundreds of Jeep enthusiasts attended the event which included live music, decorated Jeep vehicles of every shape and size.

Weir boil order rescinded

The boil water advisory for the City of Weir water supply system located in Cherokee County has been rescinded.

Five new teachers, staff join Southeast school district

There will be some new faces in the USD247 district this year. Wes Leach will be teaching Physical Education, Health, and Great Outdoors at the Middle School. He grew up in Linn County where he attended Prairie View and Jayhawk-Linn Schools.

Results announced in 4-H poultry classes

Results have been announced in the 4-H, Heritage Youth Association and Future Farmers of America Poultry Classes. In Senior Fitting and Showing Hudson Asher, Lone Elm Beavers was named Grand Champion and Michael Shepard, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Reserve Champion.

Happy Anniversary

August 19 Joe and Vicki Reagan August 20 Jeff and Vicki Hess Scott and Debbie Jarrett David and Janie Ruddick August 21 Lowell and Virginia Daniels Gary and Susan Drennan