Spring, world coming back to life

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the bees are buzzing. What does this all mean? Spring is here and the world outside is coming back to life. Officially, spring is from March 20 to June 20. Here in Kansas, this also means that the growing season is starting if you grow your own.

Area schools get ready for Pre-K, Kindergarten round up

Park Elementary School in Columbus will hold their Kindergarten and preschool roundup by appointment. Students enrolling in Kindergarten must be five years of age by August 31. Pre-K screening students should be four years of age by August 31.

PSU announces scholarship recipients

Pittsburg State University has announced that two Columbus Unified High School students have been awarded PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarships. Hannah Andrews is planning to major in Early Childhood Education. Her parents are Shawn and Tracy Andrews of Columbus. Cameron D.

Chick day at the Baxter Springs Coop

Chick day at the Baxter Springs Coop featured chicks of all kinds and four different ducks were among the available items Coop employee Jocee Weston holds one of the chicks. The chicks were produced by Heartland Hatchery in Amsterdam, Mo. where they hatch 5,000 chicks per week.

Five new members into SE National Honor Society

Five new members were inducted into the Southeast High School National Honor Society Tuesday, March 16. Members of the Southeast chapter serve as role models for others. They have strong academic records and many are leaders in other groups and organizations.

Research, Extension Office offers educational opportunities to area

K-State Research and Extension has been a member of the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce for seven months now. The offices looks forward to using the chamber as a way to build partnerships with local businesses and the community of Baxter.

New titles at Johnston Public Library

Johnston Public Library in Baxter Springs is now open with temporary hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments are no longer necessary and curbside service is still available. Masks, social distancing and strict cleaning measures are still being practiced.

Columbus Mercy Auxiliary to hold pulled pork fundraiser

An upcoming Drive-By pulled pork Fundraiser Luncheon was the main topic at the March 16 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary held at St. Rose Parish Hall. The meeting opened with members repeating the Flag salute. Vice-President, Paula Langerot, read the Auxiliary Prayer.

Educators treated to special day of pampering, relaxation

Teachers youngsters were remembered during the recent special day for educators held at Spring River Wellness Center on Saturday. Hadley Holmes is playing an updated “shell game” with Riverton High School students Kristin Moss and Lexi Nowlin.

Library will open for walk-ins

Columbus Public Library will once again be opening their doors for in person check out. The library will be open to the public, with a five person limit, Mondays 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m.