With asphalting season coming to a close, crews with APEC, a contractor hired by the City of Columbus to complete the 2026 street overlays, worked in the 400 block of East Sycamore, just east of the railroad crossing, laying a fresh pad of asphalt.
Columbus Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader David Eddington explains to seniors Faith Williams and Tatum Kirk the plan behind the frozen pizzas used in an Ultimate Frisbee Competition as part of the FCA’s Annual kickoff event on Wednesday, September 16.
Cherokee County Commissioners Jack Garner, Cory Moates and Myra Frazier listened to constituents who raised concerns about the increase in taxes slated for the upcoming year. Following public input, commissioners closed the public hearing and after further discussion and budget trimming, approved the 2027 budget 2-1. Commissioner for District 1, Myra Frazier, was the single ‘nay’ vote.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Nothing guarantees a crowd like the offer of free food, the Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kick-Off Event offered free pizza to the more than 100 attendees. An attendee shows off his fresh slice before joining the throng of fellow school kids.
Always willing to lend a helping hand at local fundraisers, Myrna Martin and Lorna Stover were among those helping out the event for Jim Bowles and Sandy Louthan.
Word meanings can change over time
Titan Senior, Carter Woodcock, went up high and came down with the catch in the end zone, early in the fourth quarter, increasing the Titan lead over the Rams, 39-21 in Riverton. Senior, Riley Greer, attempts to defend for the home team. Photo by Kristin Sharp
Lady Titan Natalie Wary was the top medalist in the Girard Invitational, Thursday, at the Crawford Hills Golf Course. Fallon Smiley, sophomore, placed fifth, and sophomore, Cali Carpino, to earn individual medals. The Lady Titans placed second in the team standings, two strikes behind St. Mary’s-Colgan, 180 vs. 178. Courtesy photo.
The Columbus Junior High School Seventh Grade Boys Cross Country Team placed first at the Oswego Invitational Meet, Thursday, in Oswego. Team members, Kross Davis placed 15th; Eamon Wilkins placed sixth; Lucas Epler placed ninth; and Tucker Siemer placed seventh on their way to the team title. Courtesy photo.
“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.
