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“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 NIV

“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 NIV

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Trust is a two-way street

News Staff
Friday, July 21, 2023
In our relationship with others, it is important to develop trust. When we loan someone money or give them the keys to our car or our house, we are extending our trust to them, and this can often require a leap of faith, especially if we don’t know the person well.

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CALENDAR

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Friday, July 21, 2023
Friday, July 21 •4H horse practice 6 p.m. at Rippel Arena.
Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) bomb squad exited the building carrying the suspicious box. They took the box to the cemetery where it was opened and “viable pipe bomb,” however it had no more explosive power than a shotgun shell.

Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) bomb squad exited the building carrying the suspicious box. They took the box to the cemetery where it was opened and “viable pipe bomb,” however it had no more explosive power than a shotgun shell.

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Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol EOD

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Friday, July 21, 2023
Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol EOD

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Delinquent tax auction brings $348,902 in sales

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Friday, July 21, 2023
The delinquent property tax sale drew an overflow crowd to the Cherokee County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. An estimated $348,902 in properties was sold under the auctioneers gavel for 110 properties.
95th edition of fair set to open

95th edition of fair set to open

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95th edition of fair set to open

News Staff
Friday, July 21, 2023
The 95th edition of the Cherokee County Fair will begin Tuesday at the American Legion Fair Grounds in Columbus. The yearlong efforts of the American Legion, Fair Board and County Extension Agents the show will once again go on.

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Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Edwin E. Thomas and Patricia A. Thomas, Baxter Springs, conveyed a deed to the property located at 8160 Southeast Star Road, Baxter Springs to Travis Brumback and Cindy Brumback, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded July 7, 2023.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, July 19 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Sara Elizabeth Barnes, probation-violation, (criminal) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Robert Dale Edge, Sr. petition, (probate) Thursday, July 20 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Robert Charles...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
July 18 Cameron Clark Marlene Clark Linda S. Eads Jason Hulvey Andy Long Ken Kelley Kathleen Reynolds Cassie Stanley July 19 Charles Martin Nathaniel Newcomb Rhonda Reid Ryan Stephens Jimmy Long July 20 Harold Depenbusch Clint Glaser Ethan Jessee Alice Lewis Kandice Rogers David Scales Dave...
Cherokee County Fair begins next week. For those planning to attend, advance ride armbands and parking passes are now on sale at several locations throughout the county. Get yours now before they sell out.

Cherokee County Fair begins next week. For those planning to attend, advance ride armbands and parking passes are now on sale at several locations throughout the county. Get yours now before they sell out.

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Fair armbands, parking passes available

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Are you, your children or grandchildren planning to take in the carnival rides during fair, July 25 – 29? Purchase armbands in advance and save dollars. Weekly parking passes will also be available for parking on the fairgrounds. Parking is $3 per night and the weekly pass is $10.
The monthly Chamber coffee usually held the Third Thursday will be held July 27 to coincide with the Fair and will be held in the Fair Board office. They hosted in 2020 with David Holmes, Brad Wells and Kari Soper among those attending.

The monthly Chamber coffee usually held the Third Thursday will be held July 27 to coincide with the Fair and will be held in the Fair Board office. They hosted in 2020 with David Holmes, Brad Wells and Kari Soper among those attending.

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Monthly coffee changes day in July

News Staff
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday Coffee event will be on the fourth Thursday, July 27 this month to coincide with the Cherokee County Fair.
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