Meatball benefit for 4-H planned

Have you been curious about what has been going on at the 4-H Building? If you would like to see the updates and enjoy a meal at the same time, head over Wednesday, June 5 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Labette announces 100th graduating class

Labette Community College (LCC) announces its 100th graduating class, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. This centennial commencement celebration was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Forest Park at the Seaton Family Pavilion, located at 13th & Broadway in Parsons.

PEO announces contest winners

P.E.O. International Chapter BT of Baxter Springs held a pie and cake auction at Baxter’s Cowtown Day celebration. Winners in the adult division were for cake: Lawana Binns, first place; Phyllis Abbott, second place; and Alma Cook, third place.

Concert canceled

Due to illness, the Crusaders will be unable to perform at the Crestline First Baptist Church Sunday, May 19.

McNemar graduates from Auburn

Riley Breann McNemar, daughter of Dr.

Plenty of rain for Columbus Museum

You may have heard that April showers bring May flowers. This may be true, but I am having a hard time convincing Mr. Frog that 2” of rain is a shower. That happened on the first of the month. Then on the ninth and tenth, there was a total of 2.1 inches. Not too bad.

Antiques & Collecting

Q: I have a very large collection of “M.J. HUMMELS.” I am 93 years old and want to find a home for the collection as my family is not interested in them. Is there a place to sell them? Donate?A: Unfortunately, this is a common situation.

Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2024

Zachary Alford is the son of Amber Alford, the brother of Stacy Alford and the grandson of Brenda J. McDermott and William H. McDermott.He was active in Chess Club and Role Playing Game Club.In his spare time he likes to play games like Minecraft, factoria and S.T.A.L.K.E.

Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2024

Taryn Billings is the daughter of Deke Schultz and Amy Butterworth, and Bryson and Kendra Billings, and the granddaughter of Becky and Maun Sherer and Mark Butterworth.

Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2024

Bethany Johnson is the daughter of Christopher and Holly Johnson and the granddaughter of Tony and Lois McCord and Dennis and Joyce Johnson.She was active in Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chemistry Club, Spanish Club, National Honor Society and Student Council.