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Council adds two new members

Council adds two new members

Council adds two new members

After a 42 year absence Wayne Cook returned to a seat on the Baxter Springs City Council Tuesday evening. Mayor Sherry Brown appointed Cook as her replacement for the fourth ward councilman.
Columbus native champion of arts, environment

Columbus native champion of arts, environment

Columbus native champion of arts, environment

This is the first in a series bringing to light some members of the arts and sciences community who excelled in their chosen field and were in some way connected to Cherokee County. In the mid-1920’s the Cherokee County Community High School (CCCHS) was considered a progressive school for the time.

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Friday, February 17 •Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners room.   •Fundraiser for Brian and Marcia Smith 4 p.m. before the Titan vs. Bulldog basketball games.   •Titan Basketball vs. Galena Bulldogs games begin at 4:30 p.m.   •Seussical the Musical 7 p.m. in the High...

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, February 15 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Joshua John Devena, status conference, (criminal) (3) 9 a.m.- In the Matter of the Estate of Arthur Blick, hearing, (probate) 9:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Timothy Leon Sargent, arraignment, (criminal)...

Considerations before buying chickens

The rising price of eggs has many people thinking about getting a few chickens. If this thought has also crossed your mind here are a few things to consider in your decision-making process.

Start simple with ‘MyPlate’

Have you ever heard that eating healthy is expensive, or thought that healthy recipes seem too complex? If the answer is “yes” to just one, or both, of these questions, you are not alone! Although both can ring true sometimes, healthy food choices don’t have to cost a lot or be super complicated!
Labette County Jail Report

Labette County Jail Report

Labette County Jail Report

Brian Joseph Varner, 36, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of operating a car without required ignition interlock device, driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked and failure to display evidence of financial security and is being held in lieu of $1,678.50 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Cade Joseph Ulery, 28, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of criminal trespass; remain in defiance, possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant and use or possess paraphernalia with intent to cultivate controlled substance.

Cherokee County Commissioners January 30 meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, January 30, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers investigated a report of a recovered vehicle and served a warrant at 326 E. 17th January 27.