Alternative gift giving ideas can be meaningful

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the rush of sales, extravagant wish lists, and over the top spending. These days, many people are craving something quieter – gifts that feel intentional rather than obligatory.

Real Estate transfers

Nancy Oldham, Pittsburg, conveyed a deed to the property legally described as the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 5, Township 32, Range 25, near Northeast Highway 69, Weir, to Don C. Watson Living Trust, Weir. The deed was recorded November 24, 2025.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Joshua Dean Gillette, 41, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated burglary and is being held in lieu of $15,000 bail.Corey William Conness, 34, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Friday on a court ordered commitment.

Winter bloomers bring Christmas time cheer

‘Tis the Season. Now’s the time for flowers in December. One might ask: How and why are there blooming plants at the start of winter? The why is simple: people love flowers. The how needs a little more explanation.

Annual meeting is celebration of KFB accomplishments

The countdown is less than a week, and I can feel the excitement building! Yes, this is the week of Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) annual meeting in Manhattan, and I am excited to see everyone.I love our annual meeting because it is a celebration of the past year and all our accomplishments.

Santa says buy local this season

Santa wants to remind you to shop local during the coming holiday season and help our local businesses recover.Santa’s reasons are: Local business owners donate more to local charities and to community events than non-local owners. How often have you asked a local business to donate to your cause?

Special Christmas Bucks on sale at parade

The retail committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce has a deal for holiday shoppers. The public can purchase $110 in Columbus Christmas Bucks for $100. A limited number of dollars will be made available.

Make plans to attend parade

The Christmas Celebration Committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for craft vendors that would like to promote their wares for the upcoming Christmas Holiday season.

Reasons to shop at home for holidays

The holiday season is upon us and we all will be doing some shopping some more than others. It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot from your list right here in Columbus.

Titans of the Week

The Titan Jazz Band Seniors were a big part of the recent Philli-Lov Production of 80’s What a Feeling. They are being recognized as Titans of the Week.Piper Hayes opened the night with the headline song that spent six weeks at number one on the Billoard Hot 100 from the 1983 film, Flashdance.