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During the Style Revue, Hadley Holmes, Lone Elm Beavers and Reagan Holmes, Spring Valley Sparklers show off their best Western Wear. Hadley Holmes was the Junior Reserve Champion in that class. Junior Grand Champion in Formal Girls was awarded to Reagan Holmes.

During the Style Revue, Hadley Holmes, Lone Elm Beavers and Reagan Holmes, Spring Valley Sparklers show off their best Western Wear. Hadley Holmes was the Junior Reserve Champion in that class. Junior Grand Champion in Formal Girls was awarded to Reagan Holmes.

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Ratings posted in 4-H floriculture classes

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Results in the 4-H, Heritage Youth Association and Future Farmers of America Floriculture classes Kora Welch, Spring Valley Sparklers, was the Grand Champion. She also received two red ribbons. Reagan Holmes was the Reserve Champion. Holmes received two purple ribbons and six blue ribbons.

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Style Revue results announced in 4-H, HYA, FFA divisions

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Final results in the 4-H, Heritage Youth Association (HYA) and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Style Revue have been announced. In the Construction Division, Amory Neely, Shamrock, was named Junior Grand Champion for her two-piece outfit.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, August 9 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Felicia Kay Ashburn, plea hearing, (criminal) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Alvin Washdahl, Sr., hearing, (probate) 10 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Dakota Lee Bell, sentencing, (criminal)...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Jessica Jamee Requel Grant, 32, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and defective tail lamp on motor vehicle and is being held in lieu of $520 bail.

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Two arrested, fentanyl seized in Pittsburg

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team (JFIT), made up of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations, along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Pittsburg Police Department, and the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office made a large...

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Tuesday, August 8 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Community free lunch at St. Rose Parish Hall 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drive through only.
The 2023 Dale Hall Helping Hand Award was presented to Constance Asher recognizing her going the extra mile for the Cherokee County Fair. Serving on the Extension Board and personally increasing the poultry project through her leadership. The traveling plaque was presented by Crystal Alford.

The 2023 Dale Hall Helping Hand Award was presented to Constance Asher recognizing her going the extra mile for the Cherokee County Fair. Serving on the Extension Board and personally increasing the poultry project through her leadership. The traveling plaque was presented by Crystal Alford.

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The 2023 Dale Hall Helping Hand Award

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The 2023 Dale Hall Helping Hand Award was presented to Constance Asher recognizing her going the extra mile for the Cherokee County Fair. Serving on the Extension Board and personally increasing the poultry project through her leadership. The traveling plaque was presented by Crystal Alford.

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Heavy rains hit county

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Slow moving heavy rains moved through the Columbus Friday night dumping over 6-inches of rain on the city according to the Nation Weather Service office in Springfield, Mo.
For the second consecutive year Cole Youngblood, a member of the Columbus FFA, showed the Grand Champion Market Beef at the Cherokee County Fair. He received $5,500 in premium from Crossland Construction, represented by Brad Wells. This is the fourth consecutive year Crossland has purchased the premium on the champion market beef.

For the second consecutive year Cole Youngblood, a member of the Columbus FFA, showed the Grand Champion Market Beef at the Cherokee County Fair. He received $5,500 in premium from Crossland Construction, represented by Brad Wells. This is the fourth consecutive year Crossland has purchased the premium on the champion market beef.

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For the second consecutive year Cole Youngblood

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
For the second consecutive year Cole Youngblood, a member of the Columbus FFA, showed the Grand Champion Market Beef at the Cherokee County Fair. He received $5,500 in premium from Crossland Construction, represented by Brad Wells.
Glover resigns Emergency Management post

Glover resigns Emergency Management post

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Glover resigns Emergency Management post

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The resignation of Cherokee County Emergency Management Director Jared Glover was accepted Monday morning by the County Commission. He will remain in the position until October 6. Holding the position just over a year, Glover, has taken a position in the Springfield area.
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