Retired miners reunite at Big Brutus for annual fish fry

Shortly before classes were released for summer break, fifth graders in Columbus took a special tour of the Columbus Museum. While there, students completed the new scavenger hunts designed by Anita Davolt. Courtesy photo.

Riverton HS announces honor rolls

Chad Harper, principal of Riverton High School has announced the honor rolls for the fourth term. Those named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Students making a 4.000 – 4.000 grade point average include: Freshmen: Madelynn Darnaby, Maelee Dunn, Kassidy Kell and Noah Sparks.

After new pavers were installed

After new pavers were installed at the veterans memorial at the Cherokee County Courthouse. Adam LeMaster from Wilbert Memorials air blasts the area to remove dust and debris. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Southwestern announces spring Dean’s honor roll

Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2022 semester. Trey White from Baxter Springs has been named to the list.

West Mineral Eagles host 46th annual kids fishing derby

Winners in the ages four-seven crappie division at the West Mineral Eagles fishing tournament were Natalie Kepner 1.19 pounds; Oliver Bole, 1.06 pounds and Kaydence Babcock, .99 pounds. The West Mineral Eagles held their annual kids fishing tournament recently.

No political signs on right of way

It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state right of way.

Columbus Bass Club Kids Fishing Tourney winners

Paislee Hodgson took first place in the big Bass Division for ages 0-3 and the Columbus Bass Club Kids Fishing Tournament, May 28. Her bass weighed in at 2.8 pounds. Brooks Crain took second with a 1.8 pounder and Lillian Hale placed third with a 1.7 pound catch.

CALENDAR

Friday, June 10 •Columbus Summer Lunch program 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drivethru only. No inside seating. •Big Iron Overland Rally at Big Brutus all day event. Saturday, June 11 •Heart of the Heartlands meeting 1 p.m. at the Webb Center in Carona.

Four year old, Blakely Hinman

Four year old, Blakely Hinman, built up enough courage to touch the fish as it was being weighed in at the West Mineral Eagles fishing tournament on Saturday.