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 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Pulled pork fundraiser for Semonick draws large crowd

Student explores interest in Japanese culture

Bombs, war, track practice, and cancer that affects a little girl from Hiroshima, Japan would have anyone interested in knowing more! After finishing the book The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the 1,000 Paper Cranes by Sue Dicicco and Masahiro Sasaki, I am now fascinated with Japanese culture.

PEO groups gather together for meeting

There was a joint meeting of Chapter AB of Galena and Chapter BT of Baxter Springs Tuesday, June 9 in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members shared a luncheon with Chapter AB bringing salads and Chapter BT serving desserts.

LCC honor students named

The following fulltime students have been honored for their academic achievements for the Spring 2026 semester at Labette Community College. Students enrolled in at least twelve hours of courses and earned a 4.0 grade point average are listed on the President’s Honor Roll.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Rusty Dale Burton, 45, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on charges of use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $3,000 bail.

Wheat photos capture family’s years together

Sixteen Junes ago my soon-to-be-husband and I had our engagement photos taken. We went into the photographer’s Main Street studio to have a number of photos taken with different backdrops that were to be used for invitations and wedding announcements in the coming months.

Ways to lower hidden costs of summertime

Summer brings family vacations, backyard barbecues, and opportunities to make lasting memories. While many people look forward to summer, it can also quietly strain household budgets. Small expenses can add up quickly, leaving families wondering where their money went.

Annalise England, infant, Columbus

Annalise Grace England, infant, was born and died at home Wednesday, June 17, 2026.Annalise was the daughter of Skyler England and Krystal Heaton.She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Heaton and her great-great-grandmothers, Jerri Burton and Barbara Nestrud.

Keith Storm fundraiser Saturday at Eagles

A pool tournament and dinner fundraiser for Keith Storm will be held at the West Mineral Eagles Saturday, June 27. Storm has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and is receiving radiation treatments. All proceeds will be given to help with expenses.