The Galena Sentinel Times

12/07/2025

Baxter Springs Christmas Parade, Baxter Springs, Kansas 12-6-2025

12/06/2025

We will be going live for the Riverton Christmas parade at Noon; Galena at 4:00 pm; and Baxter Springs at 6:00 pm

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11/21/2025

The Case against Rocco Joseph in the death of Gary LaTurner has been dismissed as of 2:00 pm today.

11/20/2025

Due to an issue at the Press the newspaper will not be delivered to Galena until around 5:00 pm today. I will get it to the racks as soon as possible after that.

11/14/2025

https://www.sentineltimes.com/articles/news/kansas-department-of-wildlife-and-parks-seeks-input-on-trail-cameras-on-public-lands-at-nov-20-commission-meeting/

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is encouraging members of the public to share their thoughts on the use of trail cameras on public lands at the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission’s next public meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The meeting will begin at noon at the Ca...

11/08/2025

Galena Veteran’s Parade, Galena, Kansas

11/06/2025

Open Enrollment for Senior Health Insurance Counseling

Medicare Open Enrollment started October 15th and ends December 7, 2025, for Medicare plans starting January 1, 2026. Medicare beneficiaries wanting to review 2026 Part D or Medicare Advantage plans are encouraged to check plans at a Columbus Medicare Open Enrollment Event. Southeast Kansas Agency on Aging and K-State Extension will be hosting an event, Wednesday, November 12th at the Cherokee County Extension office, 124 W Country Rd, Columbus, KS. SHICK, (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) counselors will be available to assist individuals in reviewing 2026 Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans. Counselors will be available to meet with Medicare beneficiaries from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm on the 12th by appointment. Anyone wishing to schedule a counseling session, please call 620-429-3849 to request an appointment.
SHICK recommends all Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans check available plans for the coming year. In addition, counselors will also provide information on the Extra Help program offered to those needing financial assistance with the cost of prescriptions.
SHICK counseling services are free and unbiased.

10/27/2025

With a heavy heart, the Berrey family is saddened to share that previous Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chairman John Berrey passed away. Chairman Berrey dedicated decades to the Quapaw Nation, serving as tribal chairman for 18 years. His contribution and his dedication to the advancement of the Nation will be felt for generations to come. Please lift this family and all Quapaw families in prayers as we grieve for his passing.

10/22/2025

10/22/2025