Business, health EXPO 2024 set

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO/Health Fair, 2024 will be letting the public know what is available in Cherokee County and Columbus. Farmers Market with their vendors and food trucks will be moving downtown to Pine St.

Fair armbands will be on sale soon

The Cherokee County Fair is just around the corner, July 23 - 27. That means it is time to purchase armbands in advance to save a few dollars on carnival rides during the week.

Chamber welcomes new member

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the newest member: Puddle Jumpers Liquor (formally Larry’s Discount Liquor), 707 E. Country Road, owned by Rodney and Susan Oels. (Clay decided to retire, but Terse will continue to be in the store). A ribbon cutting will be held later.

Tourism keeps local doors open

Tourism is Economic Development, although many people do not look at it in that way. Many of our local businesses are dependent on tourism, it keeps their business door open The average visitor to our community will spend $150.00 per day (hotel, food, gas).

Titans of the Week

Lady Titan Senior, Ava Harman, received the James Roy and Rebecca Eaton Memorial Scholarship  in the amount of $500. The award was presented by Doug and Jan Eaton during the 2024 Columbus Unified High School Senior Awards Ceremony, May 17, in the high school gymnasium. Ava met the minimum GPA of 3.

Awards to Life Christian students presented at ceremony

Three Most Valuable Player awards were presented to Life Christian School students for their efforts in the Midstates Christian League. Those receiving awards were Laurell Turk in the junior league and Isabell Turk and Emma Mammenga both in the senior league.

Car show, games raise funds for Chief Daniels family

The “Dunk A Cop” booth was a popular contest, especially with the youngsters in attendance at the Car Show fundraiser for the family of the late chief of police, Jason Daniels. In addition to local police officers taking a dip, Municipal Judge John Bullard also “took one for the team.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Central Elementary announces honor rolls

Central Elementary School in Baxter Springs has announced the second semester honor rolls.