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A Hawaiian luau theme was chosen for the Annual Convention of the Kansas State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood held in Manhattan. Local members Mary Kirkpatrick and Alma Cook, along with their husbands Jim Kirkpatrick and Paul Cook, were in attendance. Courtesy photo.

A Hawaiian luau theme was chosen for the Annual Convention of the Kansas State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood held in Manhattan. Local members Mary Kirkpatrick and Alma Cook, along with their husbands Jim Kirkpatrick and Paul Cook, were in attendance. Courtesy photo.

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PEO Chapters BT, AB attend joint meeting

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Friday, June 23, 2023
A presentation on the Annual Convention of the Kansas State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood was given at the Chapter BT meeting Tuesday, June 13. Baxter Springs Chapter BT and Chapter AB met together in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs.
Keeping youngsters busy and connected with the Weir Library through the summer brings out some unusual ideas. Thursday morning the Cherokee County Extension personnel demonstrated the connection between soil and food.

Keeping youngsters busy and connected with the Weir Library through the summer brings out some unusual ideas. Thursday morning the Cherokee County Extension personnel demonstrated the connection between soil and food.

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Extension agents present gardening program at Weir Public Library

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Extension agents present gardening program at Weir Public Library

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Galena Police LOG

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Galena Police officers were dispatched to 504 Schermerhorn, #14 to investigate a report of theft of property or services. Item reported stolen was a car battery valued at approximately $120. Offense occurred June 13.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Kristopher Eugene Bratton, was arrested Thursday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of unlawful registration, vehicle liability insurance required, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and suspended or revoked license, out of state conviction and is being held in...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Robert Kyle Bruce, 32, was arrested Tuesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of criminal and was released on $200 bail.

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Avoid unwanted guests at your next family gathering

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Summer is officially here, the Fourth of July is just a few weeks away and most families celebrate with good food, friends, and even a few fireworks. Picnics are the perfect way to enjoy good weather, good company, and good food not only during July 4th, but throughout the summer.

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Columbus City Council members June 5 meeting minutes

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Friday, June 23, 2023
The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met June 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Tom Pryor, Stephanie Farstvedt and Lindsey Shoemaker (via zoom). Council members absent: none.
Cabinetmaker George Hunzinger patented this chair in 1869. It was just one of the many patents he filed during his furniture-making career.

Cabinetmaker George Hunzinger patented this chair in 1869. It was just one of the many patents he filed during his furniture-making career.

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Victorian furniture has reputation for being impractical

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Victorian furniture has a reputation for being impractical and out of style. After all, it’s all heavy, dark wood pieces covered in dust-collecting carvings and shabby old upholstery, right? Think again!

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, June 23, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, June 26 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Charles Dairy vs. Lisa Dairy, final hearing, (domestic) 9 a.m. – Kobe Davis vs. Ashlyn Lindsey, dismissal, (domestic) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of James N. Lewis, dismissal,...

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City of Columbus Court Docket

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Friday, June 23, 2023
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, June 26 at 4 p.m. Max W. Ashworth, 48, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of unlawful discharge of firearms.
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