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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Charles William Pebeahsy, 51, was arrested Wednesday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of criminal use of weapons; barrel less than 18 inches or automatic, pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs, attempted murder in the first degree, criminal carrying of a weapon; barrel less than 18...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, June 2, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, June 5 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Mark Thompson, dismissal, (probate) 9 a.m. – Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc. vs. Alice Barnhill, et al., dismissal, (civil) 1 p.m. – Shelter Mutual Insurance Company vs. Christopher E. Graves, hearing, (civil)...

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Cost of electric to increase

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Friday, June 2, 2023
The extraordinary costs incurred during the February 2021 storm settlement agreement has been approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC).

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Spaghetti fundraiser to help 4-H Building

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Make plans to attend the 4-H spaghetti dinner fundraiser. For a suggested donation of $8 diners will receive a dinner that includes spaghetti, meat sauce, green beans, a breadstick, a drink and dessert. Serving will be from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at the Cherokee County 4-H Building.
Members of Tri-M were recognized at the Columbus High School spring concert. They include Maddox Oschener, Lizzy Welch, Taryn Billings, Graci Major, Torey Tedlock, Anna Head, Riley Head, Gavin Benedict, Dylan Garrett Jessie Dietz, Korri Combs, Madi Richards, Emma Duling, Mallory Thompson, Carson Cobb, Bethany Johnson, Kate Holsinger, Adam Radlund, Cody Ediger, Casey Dietz, Chloe Rogers, Ruby Stover and JD Smith.

Members of Tri-M were recognized at the Columbus High School spring concert. They include Maddox Oschener, Lizzy Welch, Taryn Billings, Graci Major, Torey Tedlock, Anna Head, Riley Head, Gavin Benedict, Dylan Garrett Jessie Dietz, Korri Combs, Madi Richards, Emma Duling, Mallory Thompson, Carson Cobb, Bethany Johnson, Kate Holsinger, Adam Radlund, Cody Ediger, Casey Dietz, Chloe Rogers, Ruby Stover and JD Smith.

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LCC Phi Theta Kappa attends international convention

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Friday, June 2, 2023
The Labette Community College (LCC) Phi Theta Kappa organization traveled to Columbus, Ohio for the International (Catalyst) 2023 Convention April 18-23.

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Band honors shared at CCRSP meeting

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Accomplishments and honors of the Columbus High School Band were the topic of the program presented by Colleen Johnson at the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel meeting at the Columbus First United Methodist Church May 17.
Lawana Binns recently retired from her position as secretary of Lincoln Elementary School in Baxter Springs. Students and staff will miss her.

Lawana Binns recently retired from her position as secretary of Lincoln Elementary School in Baxter Springs. Students and staff will miss her.

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Internet safety topic for Chapter BT PEO

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Friday, June 2, 2023
An informative talk on internet safety was presented at the Chapter BT of P.E.O. International meeting Monday, May 15 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. The program was presented by Mike Glass from the American Bank.

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Southwestern honor roll

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Southwestern College in Winfield has announced that Trey White from Baxter Springs has been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2023 semester Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor.

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Spring Dean’s list for Drury University

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Drury University has announced the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Those named to the list include Chloe Harnar, Galena High School, from Galena; Mason Huebner, Girard High School, from McCune and Matthew Dalton, Ozark High School, from Baxter Springs.
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