Huffman celebrates ninetieth birthday with family, friends

Family and friends joined Melvin Huffman for his 90th birthday. Those attending enjoyed a buffet lunch as well as cake and cupcakes. The event was held at the Weir Community Center.Melvin Huffman recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Plan now to enter CDF car show

Chairperson for the Columbus Day Car Show is Becky McDaniel of Real Pro Real Estate. They are accepting pre-registrations for the Car Show at the 2024 Columbus Day Festival. They have been attending area car shows and inviting car owners to attend the Columbus event.

Titans of the Week

Columbus Unified High School Senior Presley Ted- lock was presented a $28,000 Miss Kansas Pag- eant Scholarship by pageant representative Anna Holman at the Senior Awards Ceremony held May 17 at the CUHS Gymnasium.

Cherokee County 2024 horse show reserve champions

Katherine King was the Reserve Champion in intermediate showmanship during the annual Cherokee County Horse ShowThe Cherokee County 2024 horse show was held prior to Fair Week. The ribbon for Reserve Champion pony was awarded to Airauna Sharp.

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.

Engagement announced

Ty Spear and Heather Rhuems, Pittsburg, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.The bride is a graduate of Girard High School and is employed by Watco in Pittsburg.The groom is a graduate of Columbus Unified High School and is employed by Evergy.

Area Girl Scouts have successful fair kitchen

Waitress Lauren takes an order from Kenneth Kelly in the Girl Scout House during fair week.Volunteers kept the food coming out of the kitchen and the Girl Scouts got it to the table piping hot (most of the time).

Cherokee County 2024 horse show grand champions

As summertime heats up, it is important to talk about how the heat can significantly impact our mental health. People who are most vulnerable to heat exposure are the elderly, children, and people with pre-existing conditions.

Baxter rodeo royalty contestants

The Baxter Springs 56th annual rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3.Joy Marie Owens is running for princess at the Baxter Springs Rodeo.Her hobbies include cooking, sewing, fishing, riding her horse Shea with her aunt, hanging out with friends and playing in the water.

Come, go party set for Huffman’s 90th birthday

A come and go birthday party is planned for Melvin Huffman He is turning 90 July 31.The community is invited to join in a special birthday celebration Sunday, August 4, from 1 p.m.4 p.m.No gifts just smiling faces.