Lifestyle

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Fundraiser luncheon set for tomorrow

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The pulled pork benefit dinner for Susan Campbell and John Richards is tomorrow (Wednesday) October at the 4-H Building. It will be drive thru and delivery only from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For delivery in Columbus on the day of the dinner, please call 620674-1612.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Guest speaker at retired school personnel meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
District VI Director Jane Martin introduced a guest from Chanute, Rebecca Edmondson’s sister, RoAnn Sevart, to the Cherokee County Kansas Area Retired School Personnel at their October 19 meeting at Columbus First United Methodist Church.
Columbus Day Festival annual 5K run winners announced

Columbus Day Festival annual 5K run winners announced

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Columbus Day Festival annual 5K run winners announced

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
In the Columbus Days 5k run the female 50-59 age group Jackie Burns took first in a time of 28:55 and pictured is second place finisher Loretta Bass in 29:39 and Shannon VanBecelaer finished third in a time of 42:42.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Baxter UMC pig roast tomorrow

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
The members of the Baxter Springs United Methodist Church are having their 30th annual Pig Roast Saturday, October 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as a carry-out event. Each take-out container will hold shredded pork, baked beans, potato salad and a slice of bread.
Columbus Fire department visited Highland and Park Elementary schools for National Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters spoke to students about fire safety, the importance of smoke detectors, knowing how and when to call 911 and developing family escape plans. They were able to give out over 300 fire prevention packets to students. “This is one of our favorite parts of our job, interacting with the kids and hopefully making a positive impact in their life,” said Fire Chief Steven Burton.

Columbus Fire department visited Highland and Park Elementary schools for National Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters spoke to students about fire safety, the importance of smoke detectors, knowing how and when to call 911 and developing family escape plans. They were able to give out over 300 fire prevention packets to students. “This is one of our favorite parts of our job, interacting with the kids and hopefully making a positive impact in their life,” said Fire Chief Steven Burton.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Columbus Fire department

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus Fire department visited Highland and Park Elementary schools for National Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters spoke to students about fire safety, the importance of smoke detectors, knowing how and when to call 911 and developing family escape plans.
Cookin-N-Khakis represented by Nate Long was the overall champion in the Columbus Day Police, Pork and Pride barbecue competition. Long placed first in Chicken, Ribs and Pork.

Cookin-N-Khakis represented by Nate Long was the overall champion in the Columbus Day Police, Pork and Pride barbecue competition. Long placed first in Chicken, Ribs and Pork.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Inaugural police barbecue a success

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus Police Department hosted the first Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest during Columbus Days. The overall winner was Nate Long with Cookin-N-Khakis, winning first place in three categories. Three entrants claimed bragging rights for their barbecue skills.
Rhanda Andrews was presented with the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 Officer of the year award. Legion Commander Darryl Nadeau presented the award at a recent meeting. She was nominated by Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson. Courtesy photo.

Rhanda Andrews was presented with the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 Officer of the year award. Legion Commander Darryl Nadeau presented the award at a recent meeting. She was nominated by Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson. Courtesy photo.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Rhanda Andrews

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Rhanda Andrews was presented with the Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 Officer of the year award. Legion Commander Darryl Nadeau presented the award at a recent meeting. She was nominated by Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Fundraiser for Campbell, Richards set

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
A pulled pork sandwich dinner is planned for Susan Soper Campbell and John Richards Wednesday, October 26 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Menu will consist of pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert and a drink for a donation. Carry out and delivery. Call 620-674-1612 day of dinner.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Register now for Zombie 5K

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Get out your best costume and join the Titan Band Zombie 5K Run Saturday, October 29. This will be the second year for the event and the route is a certified course. Come run, crawl or creep your way along the route. Register at www.titanband.
In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest first place went to Praise the Lard and Marvin Barnaby. Second place went to Elevated Meat’s Paul Evans and third place to Nate Long with Cookin-NKhakis.

In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest first place went to Praise the Lard and Marvin Barnaby. Second place went to Elevated Meat’s Paul Evans and third place to Nate Long with Cookin-NKhakis.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
In the Back Yard Burger category of the Police, Pork and Pride barbecue contest first place went to Praise the Lard and Marvin Barnaby. Second place went to Elevated Meat’s Paul Evans and third place to Nate Long with Cookin-NKhakis.
Subscribe to