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Fundraiser scheduled for local food pantries

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A fundraiser to benefit community food pantries is planned for Friday, February 10 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building. For an $8 donation, diners will receive a pulled pork sandwich, barbecue sauce, chips, a cookie and a drink. This event will be dine-in or carry out.

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LCC seeks nominations for prestigious awards

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation and Alumni Association is seeking nominations for two prestigious awards presented annually – the Cardinal Citation Award (Citee) and the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2023.

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Democrats to meet Thursday in Galena

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Cherokee County Democrats will have their bi-monthly meeting Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Galena at the City Hall community room. All precinct committee women and men, Democrats and like-minded citizens are encouraged to attend.
The High School SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) has extended to the junior high. Each month, there is a drawing from those who have pledged to wear seatbelts. Columbus Junior High winners were Xavier Bryant, Braun Stone, Jayden Lopp, Alli Sargent and Mya Glover. Courtesy photo.

The High School SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) has extended to the junior high. Each month, there is a drawing from those who have pledged to wear seatbelts. Columbus Junior High winners were Xavier Bryant, Braun Stone, Jayden Lopp, Alli Sargent and Mya Glover. Courtesy photo.

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The High School SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) has extended to the junior high

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The High School SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) has extended to the junior high. Each month, there is a drawing from those who have pledged to wear seatbelts. Columbus Junior High winners were Xavier Bryant, Braun Stone, Jayden Lopp, Alli Sargent and Mya Glover.
Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program encourages students to wear their seatbelts. Each month, there is a drawing for those who completed pledge cards. At Columbus High School, drawing winners included Charles Sharp, River Sargent, Emily Benedict and Andrea Hutto. Courtesy photo.

Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program encourages students to wear their seatbelts. Each month, there is a drawing for those who completed pledge cards. At Columbus High School, drawing winners included Charles Sharp, River Sargent, Emily Benedict and Andrea Hutto. Courtesy photo.

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Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program encourages students to wear their seatbelts

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) program encourages students to wear their seatbelts. Each month, there is a drawing for those who completed pledge cards. At Columbus High School, drawing winners included Charles Sharp, River Sargent, Emily Benedict and Andrea Hutto.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, February 8 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Shelly Porter vs. Roger Porter, bench trial, (domestic) 9:30 a.m. – James A. Smith, Jr. et al vs. Sydney Danielle Brooks, status conference, (civil) Thursday, February 9 10 a.m. – In the...

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Area Accident Report

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A one-vehicle accident occurred February 5 on North Schifferdecker Ave eight-tenths of a mile north of Joplin, Mo. A 2000 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Sarah E. Mai, 41, Baxter Springs, was traveling north. Mai partially traveled off the right side of the road.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Adrian Glenford Barrett, 21, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and was released on $768 bail.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Kole Warren Shea Koons, 21, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail. Kyle Don Davis, 22, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.

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LCC celebrates Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Labette Community College (LCC) Diversity Committee commemorates Black History Month in February 2023, honoring African American expression and culture with a comprehensive list of educational and exciting opportunities for the students, faculty, staff, and the Parsons community to take part in.
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