Wintry weather a good time for reading

According to the national news February 2, that groundhog named Puxatawney Phil saw his shadow in Pennsylvania which predicted six more weeks of wintry weather.

Pulled pork fundraiser for Smiths tonight

Two communities will be coming together to support a family who has made a positive impact on many people. On Friday, February 17, when the Columbus Titans host the Galena Bulldogs in basketball, both communities will join in hosting a fundraiser for Dr. Brian and Marcia Smith.

Black Diamond biscuits, gravy breakfast set

A biscuits and gravy breakfast fundraiser will be held Saturday, February 25 at the Black Diamond Lodge #274. The lodge is located at 107 West Main in Weir. Serving will begin at 7 a.m. and continue until 11 a.m. Cost is $6 per person.  

Monday blood drive in new location

There is a location change for the upcoming blood drive. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold a blood drive Monday, February 20 between 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. The event will be held at St. Rose Parish Hall located at 129 N. Kansas. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow.

Pittsburg State University releases fall 2022 honor rolls

Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2022 fall semester. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.

Park Elementary first grade classes have coloring contest

In January, the elementary schools had a Character Education and talked about Eddie Eagle on gun safety, Rooster Booster on car seats and seatbelts, ALICE training on active shooter. The students had a coloring contest for Eddie Eagle, and Rooster Booster.

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.

Large crowd turns out for beginning beekeeping class

Have you ever wondered why your relatives settled in a certain place or picked a certain profession or job? Did my ancestors come from another country? What is my nationality? What path did my ancestors take as they migrated across the United States?

Neely is February member of month

The 4-H Member of the Month for February is 13-year-old Amory Neely. Neely is in the eighth grade at Columbus Junior and Senior High School and maintains a 4.0 grade point average. She began her tenure in 4-H as a Cloverbud and is now in her sixth year as a member of the Shamrock 4-H Club.

Happy Birthday

February 3 Alexis Davolt-Friel Elva Hall Mary Lawrence Patty Sutton February 4 Maxine Allen Ruth Benedict Bobby Carter Connie Cheney Mark Crumpacker Steven Fields Sharon Grant Samuel Long Becky Mogle Cara Moore Alaina Newcomb Michelle Pack Pat Richardson Shirley Smith Traci Spear Kyra Stewart...