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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 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

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

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.

County expands fair, rodeo grounds

When you hear of a greater edition of the Cherokee County Fair, this year the expansion is more than a buzz-word.

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.