Spring 2024 WSU dean’s list announced

Wichita State University has announced the names students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for spring 2024.Students from Columbus named to the list include Kendra M. Cookson, Talyn L. Perry, Gracie L. Rolls, Tysie Z. Smith From Baxter Springs Peyton Q. Herrenbruck and from Riverton Camryn P.

Local students graduate from Wichita State

Local students completed degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2024.Students from Columbus include Sydney R. Abram, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice, Magna Cum Laude and Talyn L. Perry, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sci and Disorders, Magna Cum Laude.

Robinson celebrates 35 years with KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced milestones for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in August. Laurence Robinson, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, Columbus will be celebrating 35 years with KDOT.

PSU to celebrate 110 years of Catholic campus ministry

The St. Pius X Catholic Student Center in Pittsburg will host an alumni event in Wichita to celebrate over 110 years of Catholic campus ministry on the Pittsburg State University campus.

Cherokee County pedal tractor pull winners announced

Winners of the Farm Bureau junior pedal pull four your old division included third place Ellis Sooter, first place trophy winner Jessee King and second place Andrew Holden.

Ribbons awarded to entrants at annual pre-fair foods show

Elizabeth King presented a number of items in the annual food show. She received purple ribbons for each of her entries including a spiral bread loaf and jars of jam. At right, Lydan Atkinson received a purple ribbon and two blue ribbons for his entries in the food show.

Girl Scout kitchen opens

Nothing says Cherokee County Fair like the Girl Scout House Fair Kitchen.For over 75 years the Girl Scout House has been “the” place to eat during fair week.This year, Cassy Spoonemore and Kim Liman will be the Volunteer Service Coordinators for the project.

County receives grant for body-cams

Justice and Security Strategies announced earlier this month that through its joint program with the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Cherokee County Kansas Sheriff’s Office is one of only 40 Sheriff’s Offices across the country who have been selected for...

June was like a yo-yo for museum

The month of June was like a yo-yo once again. Many ups and downs, but we made it through to the end.As always, our visitors are important to us. This time, it was a group of residence from Wildwood, in Joplin, Mo. Once again, I had the honor of being the tour guide.

Tuesday night entertainment, J3 Band hits the bandstand

By day, and sometimes evenings and weekends, Jon Bartlow is the director of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Pittsburg State University.