Berklee Capron models

Berklee Capron models one of the 56 dresses donated for the 4-H Prom Dress Resale fundraiser. Money raised will be used for 4-H club needs.

Annabella Friend

Annabella Friend attended a Making Memories scrapbooking fair in Columbus recently. The fair was organized by Debra Messer.

Librarians attend training

The Summer Library Program: “All Together Now” was attended by Lauren Dainty of Columbus Public Library, Michelle Tavernaro of Weir Public Library, and Andrea Bresee of Johnson Public Library in Baxter Springs. Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS) sponsored the event.

Awards will be presented at dinner

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the 95th Annual Dinner Wednesday evening, March 29. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce came about in 1899, by a group of concerned men wishing to promote Columbus and the surrounding area.

Knights of Columbus host weekly Lenten Friday fish fry

The Knights of Columbus and Alter Society of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church operate their fish fry as a complete team effort.

WSU announces Dean’s honor rolls

Wichita State University has announced the dean’s honor roll for fall 2022. Students from Columbus named to the list include Sydney R. Abram, Shelsie M. Moyer, Talyn L. Perry, Emily A. Peterson, Charley J. Riker and Kristin A. Smith. Peyton Q. Herrenbruck from Baxter Springs and Camryn P.

Asher leads 4-H poultry project

It takes a lot of volunteers to make Cherokee County 4-H run smoothly. One of those is the leader of the Poultry project Constance Asher. Asher has over 20 years of experience working with poultry. She has a love of birds and enjoys teaching others about this project.

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.

Wichita State announces graduates

Wichita State University has announced the fall 2022 graduates. Shelsie M. Moyer, of Columbus, received her Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice, Magna Cum Laude. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.

Fry to celebrate milestone birthday

A come and go reception will be held for Joe Fry March 11. Fry, a life-long resident of Melrose will be celebrating his 90th birthday. The reception will be held from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1124 Kansas Ave. in Baxter Springs.