Sheriff’s office receives twelfth consecutive award

The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office the 2022 Community Traffic Safety Award. Dan Kiser, Law Enforcement Liaison for the Kansas Department of Transportation, presented the award to Chief Deputy Nate Jones on Friday.

Meth, firearms seized after warrant service

At approximately 7:30 a.m. Monday Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant on Southeast Prairie Road. The warrant was the result of an ongoing criminal investigation into suspected drug activity.

Agronomy breakfast planned

An Agronomy Breakfast focusing on the 2023 wheat and soybean crops will be hosted by the Cherokee County KState Research and Extension. The meeting will be held February 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Cherokee County Extension Office. Breakfast will be furnished by Beck’s Seed and Farmers Coop.

Mayor of Baxter sees progress

There is a certain excitement in his voice when Baxter Springs Mayor Tim Shallenburger talks about what has happened in his city since taking office.

The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce

The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce annual meeting was held Thursday night at the Baxter Springs Golf and Country Club with awards being presented to organizations adding to the community.