Riverton High School Future Farmers of America Chapter

Riverton High School Future Farmers of America Chapter has announce d their officers for the 2022-23 school year. Ryder Goodwin, Student Advisor; Katie Moran, Reporter; Ginny Elliott, Secretary; Ember Kinsch, President; Baillie Riggs, Vice President; Tony Hodge, Treasurer and Sydney Moore, Sentinel.

A large group of Kansas Kayak Anglers

A large group of Kansas Kayak Anglers (above and below) attended a bass fishing tournament in West Mineral April 9. The winner of the tournament was Mike Marvel who netted a 19.50” bass. Courtesy photos.

Columbus Unified High School

Columbus Unified High School alumnus Samuel Eddington has been named Pittsburg State University Outstanding Senior. He is a Biology major with an emphasis in pre-medicine and is actively involved in clubs, honor societies, and leadership roles on campus.

Helen Kelley

Helen Kelley shows off the most recent decorations on the Museum Holiday Tree. Crosses and flowers adorn the branches for April. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Machelle Smith

Machelle Smith presented Columbus Lions Club member Larry Hiatt with his 10 year membership pin at a recent meeting.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, April 20 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Robert Eugene DeHart, final settlement, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of Josie Sargent, conservatorship guardianship, (probate) 9 a.m.

Wildcat District Foundation hosts virtual fundraiser/auction

K-State Research and Extension’s Wildcat District Education Foundation is hosting an online fundraiser and auction April 20-23.

The importance of family mealtime

We all know that time spent together as a family is important and also that sharing regular meals is particularly beneficial. But just how valuable is it that you all gather around one table and eat together?

Labette County Jail Report

Marvon Deandre Williams, 21, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was released on $800 bail.

Easter egg hunt draws children of all ages

A well known celebrity stopped by the Chamber of Commerce Easter egg hunt Saturday. The Easter Bunny visited with many of the youngsters including Ivy Anderson.