Memorial service for veteran

A special memorial ceremony was held at the Baxter Springs Veterans Memorial Thursday, June 8. McCoy died December 19, 2022. Carl James “Jim” McCoy, grew up in Baxter Springs where he met his wife Kathy Jane Matthews. They were married 53 years.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, June 14 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Eric Steven Spieth, hearing, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Ivan Underhill, hearing, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth Wayne Grant, determination of descent,...

Labette County Jail Report

Nathan Lee Leatherwood, 24, was arrested Saturday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of aggravated assault of a Law Enforcement officer; use of a deadly weapon, interference with Law Enforcement officer and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is being held in lieu of...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Bobby Houston Phelan, 37, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of aggravated battery; reckless great bodily harm and is being held without bail.

Craw-Kan gets $49-million loan

The Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative Inc. in Kansas will receive a $49,954,702 loan to connect 4,189 people, 821 farms, 149 businesses and three educational facilities to high-speed internet in Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette and Neosho counties.

Two die in County vehicle accidents

Two weekend accidents in Cherokee County resulted in two deaths. A two-vehicle accident occurred Friday on Highway 160 at approximately 4:19 p.m. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Skylar Cauble, 18, Joplin, Mo., was traveling west on Highway 160.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 13 •Columbus PRIDE meets at noon. •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Sprouts and Spatulas at the Extension Office, 3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. Call 620-429-3849 for more information. •Cherokee County Beekeepers meeting 6...

Commissioners close 911 mapping office

Coinciding with the resignation of 911 coordinator Dustin Groves, the County Commission has decided to dissolve the County’s 9-1-1 mapping office and assign the duties to various offices already within the county.

Bone Creek looking at options for water

Two new options were discussed by the Bone Creek Wholesale Water District, (District 11) to aid in improving their ability to supply water to 13 local distributors such as Columbus, Weir, Cherokee County Rural Water District 3 and West Mineral.