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Members of area businesses attended the recent Legislative Breakfast held recently. State Representative Mike Houser attended the event and updated those in attendance on new and upcoming legislation. Audience members had the chance to ask questions about topics that concerned them. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Members of area businesses attended the recent Legislative Breakfast held recently. State Representative Mike Houser attended the event and updated those in attendance on new and upcoming legislation. Audience members had the chance to ask questions about topics that concerned them. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Columbus Day booth space available now

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
The Columbus Day committee is now accepting 2022 vendor space applications. Several food and craft vendors have already registered. The one thing it tells us is that vendors are ready to get out and participate in festivals.

4-H Horse Project sign up time

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
One of the most rewarding projects in 4-H is the 4-H Horse Project. Cherokee County families are invited to take part in this project. Practices are divided between Columbus Saddle Club Arena and Rippel Arena this summer. The horsemen and women learn invaluable skills to train their horses.

Is your pressure canner up to the task of canning?

Holly Miner
Monday, April 18, 2022
Home preservation of foods has been a foundation of Cooperative Extension Education. Early history reveals that Extension Agents have been helping local housewives preserve food using recommended practices since the beginning of Extension work in the early 1900’s.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
Tuesday, April 19 •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. •Titan Track at home 1:30 p.m. •Titan Golf at Colgan 3 p.m.
Columbus Fire Department

Columbus Fire Department

Columbus Fire Department

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
Columbus Fire Department as well as several other county agencies, responded to a fire on NW Orchard Ln north of Columbus April 18. A residence on the block and much of its surrounding property was engulfed in flames just before 3 p.m.

County nears deal for energy

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, April 18, 2022
The scope of options continues to narrow as the Cherokee County Commissioners have been honing in on a new natural gas supplier. Mike Williams from Hamlin Energy returned to give the board a narrowed list of suggested suppliers as part of their meeting on April 11.
Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Easter egg hunt

Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Easter egg hunt

Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Easter egg hunt

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Easter egg hunt took place in City Park April 16. James Perry practices riding his new rocket ship rider that he won during the event. Wyatt Gregory prepares to test out his brand new scooter that he won during the event. Photos by Jacob Spencer.

Miller reception to be held Thursday

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Monday, April 18, 2022
A farewell reception is being planned to thank outgoing Cherokee County Economic Development Director Janet Miller for her countless contributions made in the role. The event will take place in the Economic Development Office at 201 E Pine in Columbus 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21.

Gas leak closes school buildings

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
A gas leak outside the buildings caused Central School and USD 493 School District office to be closed, Friday, though there was no school on those days the buildings were closed.
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