Bad weather hampers January museum hours

We never know what to expect here at the museum when we come in. January is always a big month as far as the weather is concerned. We must remember we are in Kansas and anything can and will happen. We made it through the first week just fine. We got most of the Christmas decorations down.

LCS Juniors outdistance Ottawa in music, arts

Columbus Life Christian’s Junior (ages 12 and younger) team easily outdistanced Ottawa’s Bethel Christian, 122-70, recently to capture the Midstates Christian League Music and Arts Championship, repeating last year’s victory and grabbing their fourth title in five years.

Service dog makes appearance at PEO meeting

A special program was presented at the Baxter Springs Chapter BT of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Monday, February 5 at noon in Fellowship Hall of the Baxter Springs United Methodist Church. The program was presented by guest, Kate Kemp and her dog Luna.

Wichita State graduates announced

More than 1,280 students completed a total of 1,380 degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2023.

WSU names Dean’s List students

Wichita State University has announced the names of students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2023. Columbus students named to the list include Sydney Abram, Kendra Cookson, Jeremy Moss, Talyn Perry, Gracie Rolls and Tysie Smith.

Benefits of membership in the Columbus Chamber

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.

Cherokee County Democrats to meet Thursday in Galena

Cherokee County Democrat Party will meet February 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Galena City Hall in the Community Room. The guest speaker will be Emily Walters Democrat Chair of Crawford County.

Drury announces fall 2023 Dean’s List

Drury University has announced their Day School Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Local students named to the list include Chloe Harnar of Galena and Mason Huebner from Mc-Cune. Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment.

It was a nice morning

It was a nice morning for biscuits and gravy at the Baxter Springs American Legion Post Saturday. The group hosts the breakfast the first Saturday of each month and there is usually a good crowd A good crowd turned out for the monthly breakfast at the Baxter Springs American Legion Saturday.

Carlsons are NCCC Heritage Family

The Neosho County Community College Foundation has announced the James (Jim) and Lois Carlson family have been selected as the 2024 NCCC Heritage Family. This annual honor is bestowed on a family who represents outstanding support for Neosho County Community College and its endeavors.