Park Elementary School hosts end of school talent show

Students at Park Elementary School in Columbus recently gathered for an end of the year talent show. The school’s cafeteria served as the stage for their performances, including Jaxsyn Robinson’s hip DJ skills. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Brian Curtiss Stewart, 36, was arrested Friday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on nine counts of rape; forced, arrest by Law Enforcement officers; probable cause of felony committed, seven counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child; fondling a child older than 14, younger than 16...

Columbus summer rec program begins

The Columbus Recreation Commission is bringing back the Columbus Summer Recreation program, this June and July. The program will feature swimming, bowling, games in the park, arts and crafts, and intriguing adventures. The program runs Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Tuesday, May 31 •Columbus Summer Lunch program 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Drivethru only. No inside seating. •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Johnston Public Library story time 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Musing Under the Clock Tower

Inflation is when everybody has a lot of money that won’t buy anything.

A special Memorial Day

A special Memorial Day service was held at Park Cemetery in Columbus yesterday. Veterans and citizens alike gathered near the veterans memorial to commemorate the sacrifices made by the country’s bravest men and women. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

City hires development coordinator

With warmer weather on the horizon, citizens of Columbus will soon have one more reason to get outdoors.

Water outage brings questions

Concerns about Columbus’ water leak and shut off that occurred earlier this month were recently addressed during the latest City Council meeting. The topic was discussed by members of the governing body and Utilities Director Scott Bennett.

Lunch program opens for summer

The Columbus summer adult and Children Lunch program begins today. The program will The program will serve a sack lunch Monday through Friday at no charge at the Walnut Street door on the North Side of the St. Rose Parish Hall. Serving will begin at 10:45 a.m. each day and end at 11:30 a.m.