Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ comes back to Square

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce retail committee has announced they are planning to host the Halloween Walk Sunday evening, October 31. The walk will be held on Pine Street on the square from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children can come onto Pine from Kansas Street to visit the booths.

Put your money where your house is

I recently came across a great community marketing campaign out of Canada. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I made it the title of this week’s column.

Cherokee County Commissioners Septemer 20 meeting minutes

At 9 a.m. Monday September 20, 2021, Chairman Moates called the regular session to order of the Cherokee County Commissioners in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

CCCHS Class of 1947 holds reunion

A 74th reunion was held by the Cherokee County Community High School Class of 1947, Saturday, September 21.

Card shower set for Mary Holt’s birthday

A card shower is planned for Mary Holt who will turn 102 Tuesday, October 5. Friends and family are invited to send her greetings and warm wishes in honor of the occasion. Cards can be mailed Cards can be mailed to: Mary Holt, 2193 NE Center Star Rd., Columbus, KS 66725.

Homecoming candidates for Southeast High School have been selected

Homecoming candidates for Southeast High School have been selected. They include Cullen Mutz, senior; Natalie Wells, freshman; Cash Windsor, senior; Storm Miner, sophomore; Nate Jacobs, senior; Zoey Tavernaro, junior; Cooper Hamblin and Kailynn Martin, both seniors.

Happy BIRTHDAY

October 1 Trudy Beason James Mechling Ed Nance Kim Lawrence Jarrett Lawrence Jeremy Lawrence October 2 Bertie Davis Anita Getman Scott Jarrett Marvin Johnston Debra Ann Kloer Rosemary Lloyd Debra Messer Ruth Sullivan Jeff Trayer October 3 Melanie Bingham Adam Brewer Kim...

Healthy habits working remotely

Many businesses and workers have restructured after COVID and chosen to explore options for remote work or “working from home.” People who work from home may do so full-time, parttime, for a larger company, or for themselves as an entrepreneur or freelancer.