Doctor’s orders makes time for reading

Love to ReadI don’t spend much time on Facebook, but in February I was required to do nothing but “rest” for two weeks—surgeon’s orders.That “down time” provided me with Facebook scrolling, reading and handwork stitching time.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Austin Wayne Barton, 27, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on two counts of probation violation and is being held without bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Elmer J. Blundell, 67, was arrested Tuesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on$1,500 bail.Wilber Luther Nading, 52, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of contempt of court; indirectbond revocation and is being held without bail.

The Park School Carnival

Columbus barber fighting cancer

A well-known Columbus fixture and popular long-time barber, Ed Semonick, has been diagnosed with three forms of cancer. He recently had surgery to remove tongue cancer and had a feeding tube inserted. Doctors are now deciding procedures for the esophagus and stomach cancer.

Freedom Fest 2026 needs sponsorships

The state of the annual Freedom Fest is tenuous. Freedom Fest 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, in Columbus City Park beginning at 5 p.m.Columbus Fire Department, who is coordinating the event has announced currently, the event is not fully funded.

Columbus City Council minutes

Attendance The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Laura Epler, Tom Pryor, Misty Spear, Steve Dunlap and Kathy Doherty (via Zoom).Council members absent: None.