Real Estate transfers

Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC, Kansas City, conveyed a deed to the property located at 2466 Northwest Highway 7, Columbus, to Rodney King and Jayme King, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded January 12, 2026.Estate of Steven R.

Young farmers do well at competition

Farm Bureau members of Kansas were well represented at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention in Anaheim, Calif., earlier this month.

Advertising poster invites reader to ‘enjoy these winter days’

This poster invites the reader to “Enjoy These Winter Days” with an illustration of a peaceful snow-covered path lined with trees. It’s not simply an encouragement to admire the beauty of nature, though; it also encourages the viewer to enjoy “your complete wardrobe dry cleaned in the modern manner.

Managing children’s screen time is important

Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictThese days, technology is everywhere. TVs, computers, phones, and other electronic devices are all competing for our kids’ attention.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 20•Columbus Public Library Kids Create (first session) winter themed clay pinch pots. 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Come and go sculpting fun. This is a two section workshop. Session two will be Monday January 26.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m.

Former police lieutenant sentenced to KDOC

A former Columbus City Police lieutenant who was arrested in 2024 on child sex offenses has been admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center awaiting transfer to Kansas Department of Corrections.David Justice, 57, was arrested in April 2024 after a year-long investigation.

GOP senators want cap on home’s taxable assessed value

A group of GOP senators want to amend the Kansas Constitution to establish an annual cap on a home’s taxable assessed value, but opinions are split on whether it will provide real relief.

Chamber dinner RSVP extended

The annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner will be held Wednesday, January 28 at the State Theatre Event Center. Social hour will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at approximately 7 p.m.RSVP deadline has been extended to Thursday, January 22.