Titan Seniors Jayden Rodriguez and Morgan Richards were the receipents of the Citizenship Award during the 2026 Senior Assembly, May 15, at the CUHS Gymnasium. The award is presented to exemplary young citizens who have demonstrated a marked respect for country, assumed responsibility for improving school and community and has shown reverence for life. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship.
Youngsters under five had the opportunity to imagine and create their own dinosaur habitat at the Columbus Public Library this week. Lincoln Knopp, Beckham Eaton and Barrett Eaton use Play-Doh, pipe cleaners and other craft items to create their dino lands. The Library hosts multiple kid’s events throughout the summer.
With recent storms, many Columbus residents have seen limb and tree damage accumulate. City equipment operator Levi Thompson places brush in one of several waiting dump trucks as city crews work to pick up debris set out for collection by area residents. The city anticipates running the pickup through the end of the month before crews begin work on road milling in preparation for summer street projects.
Cemeteries provide source of genealogical information