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Cherokee County Court Docket

Cherokee County District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, October 10 9 a.m. – Christopher Derganc vs. Kansas Department of Revenue, dismissal, (civil) 9 a.m. – Eddie Farrar vs. Kansas Depart of Revenue, dismissal, (civil) Tuesday, October 11 9:30 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Blake T. Hoover, 18, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of kidnapping, possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held...

Domestic abuse charges filed

A Southeast Kansas man is in custody facing felony allegations after Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon. Just before 5 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the home in Weir. Upon arrival, the physical quarrel was ongoing.

Fire sale: Everything baled

It’s a fire sale here and everything is being baled. Corn stalks and failed soybeans have already been hayed, but there is one more possible forage to go, double cropped soybean and wheat stubble. Normally we would never bale straw and soybean residue and for good reason, it is not great forage.
CCRHS Class of 1962 celebrates sixty year reunion

CCRHS Class of 1962 celebrates sixty year reunion

CCRHS Class of 1962 celebrates sixty year reunion

The Cherokee County Rural High School class of 1962 celebrated their 60-year anniversary and friendship, Friday September 30, and Saturday October 1 at Rowdy’s Moose Lodge in Columbus. The lodge owned by Delbert and Sheryl Rowden hosted the event.
Businesses in Baxter Springs participated in a fall decorating contest sponsored by PEO Chapter BT. First place was awarded to Baxter Springs City Hall. Patti Shaw and Dawn Reeser accepted their prize from PEO judges Deann Binns, Kathryn Aupperle and Delores Crane.

Businesses in Baxter Springs participated in a fall decorating contest sponsored by PEO Chapter BT. First place was awarded to Baxter Springs City Hall. Patti Shaw and Dawn Reeser accepted their prize from PEO judges Deann Binns, Kathryn Aupperle and Delores Crane.

Businesses in Baxter Springs participated in a fall decorating contest sponsored by PEO Chapter BT

Businesses in Baxter Springs participated in a fall decorating contest sponsored by PEO Chapter BT

PEO Chapter BT decorates for fall

A fall and scarecrow theme decorated the tables at the Baxter Springs’ Chapter BT of the P.E.O. Sisterhood meeting Monday, October 3 in the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Sue Commons and Mary Kirkpatrick served as hostesses.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.