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Marla Larison presented Baxter Springs winners of the Peace Poster contest with their awards. Jacob Busse placed third and Andee Chesnut placed first. Second place winner Caylor Bilke is not pictured. Debbie Hopkins was also on hand for the ceremony. Photo by Dee Riley.

Marla Larison presented Baxter Springs winners of the Peace Poster contest with their awards. Jacob Busse placed third and Andee Chesnut placed first. Second place winner Caylor Bilke is not pictured. Debbie Hopkins was also on hand for the ceremony. Photo by Dee Riley.

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Marla Larison presented Baxter Springs winners of the Peace Poster contest with their awards

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Friday, February 10, 2023
Marla Larison presented Baxter Springs winners of the Peace Poster contest with their awards
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 NIV

“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 NIV

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Everything in moderation

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Friday, February 10, 2023
We often bring ill health on ourselves by consuming things that are wholesome in moderate quantities but not in great quantities or in concentrated form. Sugars and fats are found in many wholesome foods, including fruits, vegetables, and meat but it is all too easy to over-consume.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, February 10, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, February 13 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Eric Steven Spieth, dismissal, (probate) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Jackie Lou Wimp, arraignment, (criminal) Tuesday, February 14 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Margie G. Estes...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, February 10, 2023
Gary Ray Sands, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $20,000 bail.
State of the City

State of the City

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State of the City

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Friday, February 10, 2023
In 1900 the city of Weir was a booming mining town with a population near 3,000 and was the center of activity for the coal mining communities in Cherokee County. Today, driving down main street the city downtown buildings are mostly empty and in decline.

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County okays student loan payment

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Friday, February 10, 2023
Participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program for 2023 was confirmed by the Cherokee County Commissioners on Monday during their regular session.
Plans are formulating to rehabilitate the former Liberty Theatre building on Maple Street. The building had more recently been a nightclub and gun shop. One of the largest buildings in the downtown area it was one of the jewels of the Columbus business district before falling into disrepair.

Plans are formulating to rehabilitate the former Liberty Theatre building on Maple Street. The building had more recently been a nightclub and gun shop. One of the largest buildings in the downtown area it was one of the jewels of the Columbus business district before falling into disrepair.

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Plans are formulating to rehabilitate the former Liberty Theatre building on Maple Street

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Friday, February 10, 2023
Plans are formulating to rehabilitate the former Liberty Theatre building on Maple Street

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City approves Liberty renovation

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Friday, February 10, 2023
Lending their support to the renovation efforts of the former Liberty Theatre building at 129 East Maple, the Columbus City Council passed a resolution supporting the owners of the building in securing grants for the work.

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Agronomy breakfast draws crowd

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Friday, February 10, 2023
“We have never had a larger number of people attending our Agronomy Breakfast than we did last week,” said County Extension Agent Dale Helwig. “It was probably because the topic was “residue nitrogen” which a lot of our local farmers were concerned about this year.”

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CALENDAR

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Friday, February 10, 2023
Friday, February 10 •Community Pantry fundraiser pulled pork at the 4H Building 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $8 donation. Funds go to food pantry. Dine in or carry out.
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