Southeast High School seniors recognized at assembly

Principal Larry Malle thanked Southeast High School students during an awards ceremony on May 6. He, Vice Principal Debbie Clawson, and several notable community members had the honor of congratulating the 2022 class during the assembly. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Riverton High School seniors earn academic achievements

Riverton High School had a senior awards assembly for their students on May 4. (Not in order) MiKayla Berry, Shelby Daniel, Courtney Ross, Landen Dunham, Karli King, Paxton Fryar, Tyler Haywood, Ana Coleman, Mason Hardison and Cali Bocovich-Hodson were all recognized as honor students.

Big Kansas Road Trip makes stop at Columbus Museum

In January’s column, I wrote about Kate Quinn’s book “The Rose Code”. It’s a historical fiction novel that explains how the British broke the German military codes during World War II.

Columbus artists place high at CNC art show

Columbus Unified High School art students recently participated in the CNC Art Show.

Happy Anniversary

May 10 Steve and Anita McGown Robert and Teressa West May 12 Bobby and Amber Carter Kenneth and Virginia Lollar

HAPPY Birthday

May 10 Carlene Flyte Addison Murphy Lorna Stover May 11 Kelsey Clark Audrey Combs Jack Garner Beverly Murdock Pam Paxson Shannie Robinson Carolyn Street Donna Strickland Eddie Vanderbeck Greg Yost May 12 John Gaither

Encouraging support for struggling neighbors

I stopped at a local store earlier and as I was headed for my vehicle, I passed a man who was headed toward his. We made eye contact and he said “Hello Sheriff Groves, how are ya?” I didn’t break stride, kept going, and replied, “Doing well, how are you?

Baby shower held for community parents

Grace Lanes in Columbus recently had a charity event May 1 to benefit the family of Brayden Pease (center). Pease was joined by his father, Jason, his mother, Rebecca, his sister, Jaelynn and his brother, Jayden.

County 4-H scores high in horse series

Cherokee County 4-H members participated in the 2021 Ottawa County 4-H Horse Club (OCHC) horse show series. Events included breakaway roping with a dummy calf, breakaway roping, flag race, goat tying, stacks, poles, barrels and halter showmanship class. Points were accumulated through five shows.

Fundraiser set for three locals

A benefit dinner is planned for three local residents. Thursday May 12 at Thursday May 12 at the 4-H Building there will be a pulled pork fundraiser to assist Missy Proffitt, Meredith Mathis Johnson and Leroy Christiansen.