Democratic candidate for Senate Sandy Spidel-Neumann and her campaign manager Justin made a stop at the Community Center in Cherokee County on her Listening Tour Monday, April 20. Important issues were discussed at the round table and party members shared concerns that are affecting the local area. Those attending the meeting included Elaine Warstler, Tom Pryor, Spidel-Neumann, Steve Langerot, Toni Spieth and Margaret Radlund. Courtesy photo.
Nearly 200 years ago, a little wallpaper and pasteboard and a scrap of fabric made a brightly colored multipurpose box. Now, antique boxes like these can sell for hundreds of dollars. Photo Credit: Conestoga Auction Company Division of Hess Auction Group (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
Trees and power lines were snapped in Hallowell and Sherwin. Minimal damage was reported in the city limits of Columbus. Heartland Rural Electric Company reported at least 30 power poles in the Columbus area damaged.