Grants available for local organizations

Did you know there is a grant available to an organization planning an event that will bring more visitors to Cherokee County, who will be staying overnight in county accommodations? It seems that many are still unaware of this grant.

‘Who’s behind the apron’ at Miners Hall Museum

First quarterly exhibit, “Who’s Behind the Apron”, at the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, begines today (January 3) and will continued through March 27, It’s an interesting question. Many times, when we hear the word “apron”, we imagine a loving grandmother at the cookstove wearing an apron.

Central students perform Christmas concert before break

Playing, singing, dancing and acting all took place in one Columbus performance space earlier this month. Fourth through eighth grade students gathered in Columbus Unified High School’s tightly packed auditorium before the break for their annual Christmas concerts.

Columbus Fire Chief Steven Burton

Columbus Fire Chief Steven Burton accepts a check from Columbus Police Chief Jason Daniels during a city council meeting earlier this month. The police department donated $500 towards a Fourth of July fireworks show that the fire department will be in charge of next summer. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Reservations needed for Scottish Rite meet

All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are asked to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting Thursday, January 6, at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg. Social Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and the Meeting will start at approximately 7 p.

Community Blood Center

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Collections Supervisor Justin Thompson monitors donor Nancy Hurd as part of a blood drive in the Columbus Event Center earlier this month. The organization managed to reach a total just shy of their 35 donations goal that day. Photo by Jacob Spencer

The Columbus Lions Club

The Columbus Lions Club held their Christmas Party Thursday evening at Josie’s Ristorante in Scammon just one day before the iconic restaurant closed. Those present were (left side from front) Toni and Grant Spieth, Vicki and Earnie Vaughn, Steve Jameson.

New pump at convenience store

Just before Christmas, one Columbus convenience store was treated to a gift in the form of a new gas pump. Two employees from Broyles Petroleum in Humboldt were seen installing the new fixture at Pete’s Convenience Store located at 300 W. Maple St. on Thursday morning.

Several area preachers and members

Several area preachers and members of their congregations came together within the Southeast Kansas Ministerial Alliance to pack food boxes for area people in need this holiday season.

Stone is January 4-H member

For the month of January, Kaylin Stone has been named 4-H member of the month. Stone, age 10, is a member of Prairie Rambles 4-H club where she currently holds the office of president. She also serves as treasurer on 4-H Council. Stone’s 4-H projects have included Horse, Crafts, and Photography.