Four family benefit dinner to be held

A benefit dinner to assist four area families is planned for Wednesday, June 12. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Columbus 4-H Building and will offer drive by, delivery and dine in options.

PEO Scholarship winner introduced at meeting

P.E.O. Star Scholarship recipient, Taylor Hudson and her mother, Mandy Hudson, were introduced at the Baxter Springs Chapter BT of the P.E.O. International meeting Monday May 20.Taylor Hudson spoke about her future plans and goals.

Columbus USD 493 faculty, staff recognized at breakfast

A local funeral director was recognized at the Kansas Funeral Directors Association, Inc. (KFDA) 127th Annual Convention held April 28 through May 1, in Topeka .

Annual SKIL customer appreciation day draws large crowd

Shari Coatney, director of SKIL told those present that the disabled are the largest voting block in America. “We can make a difference in the country,” she said. “You are in control by showing up at the polls. Learn about what is important to you and vote.

Pastor encourages seniors to look toward a Godly future

 Pastor of Grace Community Church Riverton High School Baccalaureate speaker It is good to be here to honor you and give this blessing today I offer greetings to all of our “adults” and adults in the room today.

K-State Grazing School scheduled for June 8

K-State Research and Extension - Wildcat District, Kansas Grazing Land Coalition, and NRCS will host Southeast Kansas Grazing and Forage School on June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Rd., Parsons.

Earliest safety precaution signs were simple in design

The words “Stop, Look, Listen” might evoke song titles, childhood lessons or everyday common sense. The phrase comes from the 1800s; specifically, from the advent of railroads. Railroad travel was revolutionary, but, like most emerging technologies, brought new dangers along with its advantages.

Labette Community College issues honor rolls

Labette Community College (LCC) is pleased to announce the students who have been honored for their outstanding academic achievements during the Spring 2024 semester.

Sportsmen’s Association anglers take home tournament prizes

The Sportsman’s Club fishing tournament winners received prizes for the biggest fish in each age group. The six years old and under big fish was caught by Cooper Miller with an 8.6 pound catfish. Adley Ellison was second with a 1.93 pound bass and Jackson Hutching was third in the class with a 1.

Historical fiction a favorite genre

My favorite kind of literature is historical fiction. When traveling, we sometimes visit places I’ve read about in books or periodicals.For instance, we visited a plantation and cemetery south of Franklin, TN which is the setting for the book “The Widow of the South”.