This year’s

.This year’s homecoming festivities come early in the season for the Baxter Springs Lions. The Home Opener will be Friday, September 9 against the Uniontown Eagles. Kick off will be at 7 p.m. Homecoming Coronation will take place prior to the game at 6:30 p.m.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Crew members needed for balloon regatta

The Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta needs six or seven crew members to help pilots prepare their balloon for lift off and help bring them down when ready to land on Friday evening for the glow as well as Saturday and Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon.

HABR brings tourism, funds to community

The Chamber has heard locals state “We need to drop the Hot Air Balloon Regatta.” Let us tell you why we don’t. We know it is risky, but this event is unique and it brings visitors to town and they leave money in our businesses and the city gets sales tax and motel guest tax funds.

Book your space at business expo

Space for the October 20 Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO –“Celebrate the Possibilities” is filling up. This is a great way to promote your business and let people know what you offer.

It’s almost time for the annual Columbus Day Festival 5K

It’s almost time for the annual Columbus Day Festival 5K. Preregister at American Bank before October 6 to receive a discount on the entry fee. Early regis- tration fee is $20. On the day of the race, October 8, the fee will be $25. SEK Road Runner members can deduct $1 off of preregistration.

Ten contestants compete for Little Mister, Miss Columbus

It’s time to vote for the next Little Mr. and Miss Columbus. This year six girls and four boys have entered the contest.

Wildcat District

State Winning Wildcat District Quiz Bowl Team: left to right: Trey Newby (MG), Maggie Chandler (MG), coach Nicole Small, Cecillia Newby (LB), and Maddix Small (MG).

Wildcat 4-H team qualifies for nationals

Wildcat 4-H livestock, meats, quiz bowl, and skill-a-thon judging teams traveled to Kansas State University for the state 4-H sweepstakes contest recently. Wildcat District 4-H is comprised of youth from Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties.

Keenagers chorus to begin rehearsals

The Keenagers, a senior citizens’ chorus, will begin rehearsals for the 2022/23 season Friday, September 9. The choir is made up of musicians age 50 and above from all over the Four State area. Rehearsals will be held weekly each Friday at 3 p.m.