Holmes January member of month

Cherokee County 4-H has announced their member of the month for January. Hadley Holmes, age 9, began as a Cloverbud and is now in her third year of 4-H where she is member of the Lone Elm Beavers Club.

BMS announces honor rolls

Baxter Springs Middle School has announce their honor rolls for the fall 2022 semester.

Martinie graduates Saint Mary

The University of Saint Mary has announced that Adam Michael Martinie of McCune has received a Doctor of Physical Therapy as a fall graduate. USM’s Fall Commencement Ceremony was held Saturday, December 17, in McGilley Field House on USM’s Leavenworth Campus.

Almost time for All School Reunion

Several classes have sent their alumni information on the upcoming 2023 All school reunion – the committee says “Thank You” to those classes. It is not uncommon after the letters go for the Chamber office to receive some returns (people have moved, etc.

Chamber activities from A-Z

Some of the programs, projects and activities of your Columbus Chamber of Commerce include being ambassadors, awards and the annual meeting, All School Reunion, brochures, business coffee’s, beautification programs.

Grants available for groups, organizations

Did you know there is a grant available to organizations or groups planning an event that will bring more visitors to Cherokee County, who will be staying overnight in county accommodations? It seems that many are still unaware of this grant.

C of C promotes tourism in Columbus

Did you know that brochures, maps and guides are the number one influencer of visitors during their trip? According to the latest Visitor Research study conducted by Bentley University, “printed media remains the preferred method of in-market information for visitors.

Amish country is setting for mystery thriller

Love to Read The book “All Good People Here” is set in Amish country just south and a few miles east of South Bend, Indiana— the home of the “Fighting Irish”/Notre Dame. This mystery/suspenseful thriller had me constantly guessing as to “who dunnit”.

Celebration planned for Leroy’s eightieth birthday

There will be an 80th birthday celebration for Laura Leroy Saturday, January 7 at the Columbus Community Building from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Dean’s List announced by Missouri Southern

Missouri Southern State University has announced the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Those named to the list include: Tucker P. Coble, Stefanie D. Harrison and Taylor R. McDown from Columbus; Caitlynn R. McCoy and Hallie Turner from Baxter Springs; Sydnie R. Crawford from Cherokee; Randall J.