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Friday, July 22 •Columbus Summer Lunch program 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drive-thru only. No inside seating. •Special speaker at Baxter Springs Heritage Center 7 p.m.
County employee Bryer Martin

County employee Bryer Martin

County employee Bryer Martin

County employee Bryer Martin is operating the new “mulching head” as it cleans around the trees at the south end of the Fair Grounds. Martin was getting familiar with the new equipment which will be used throughout the county where underbrush is a problem.

City talks liquor drinking zones

Allowing the sale and consumption of alcohol and cereal malt beverages during special events, such as Columbus Days, was discussed during Monday nights Columbus City Council meeting.
Rhinehart retires, new manager at Commerce Bank

Rhinehart retires, new manager at Commerce Bank

Rhinehart retires, new manager at Commerce Bank

A retirement open house will be held today at Commerce Bank recognizing the retirement Jane Rhinehart from her position as branch manager. She will be retiring after 42 years of service at the Columbus location, where she has served as branch manager since 2004.
94th Reunion opens Tuesday

94th Reunion opens Tuesday

94th Reunion opens Tuesday

The 94th edition of the Cherokee County Fair will begin Tuesday at the American Legion Fair Grounds in Columbus. The efforts of the American Legion, Fair Board and County Extension Agents the show will once again go on.
Workers for the BNSF Railroad

Workers for the BNSF Railroad

Workers for the BNSF Railroad

Workers for the BNSF Railroad were doing maintenance work Wednesday afternoon on a signal that hangs out over State Highway 7 about a mile north of Columbus. The workman was working on the arm over as the traffic moved slowly below.
Crew members are needed for six to eight volunteers to help out during the Hot Air Balloon Regatta Columbus Day weekend. Contact the Chamber office if interested. Chase crew members will follow the balloon as it flys.

Crew members are needed for six to eight volunteers to help out during the Hot Air Balloon Regatta Columbus Day weekend. Contact the Chamber office if interested. Chase crew members will follow the balloon as it flys.

Balloon crew members needed

Everyone enjoys attending the Columbus Day Festival/Hot Air Balloon Regatta, and it takes many volunteers to pull off this event. Many of the 125 or so volunteers have been doing it for years, and have learned what ballooning is all about.

All school reunion scheduled for 2023

The CCCHS, CCRHS and CUHS All School Reunion is scheduled for June 30, July 1 and 2, 2023, to be held at the State Theatre Event Center in Columbus. Has your class sent out information to your classmates?

Plan to attend business expo

Space for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO “Celebrate the Possibilities” to be held October 20 at the State Theatre Event Center, if filling up fast. Set up will be Wednesday, October 19 from noon to 5 p.m. followed by a members only after hours.