The annual Park School Pumpkin Decoration contest

The annual Park School Pumpkin Decoration contest proved there are many talented people in the district. First Grader Addie Cox dressed as a princess stands beside her decorated pumpkin, depicting the book “The was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost.”

Cherri Chancellor moves a fruit-bearing bush

Cherri Chancellor moves a fruit-bearing bush into place at its new home in City Park. Fellow PRIDE members Daniela Rivas, Randy Coble, Tom Pryor and Anita Davolt observe from around the dig site, a former kiddie pool in the previous Columbus Municipal Pool.

Extra asphalt funds discussed by County Commissioners

The weekly county commissioners meeting Monday covered some of the latest road and bridge projects, local events and potential budget expenditures Ċherokee County Road and Bridge Department Supervisor Cody Zook had a few topics to discuss first.

Who is responsible for cleaning out culverts?

As rainy weather settles in more and more, a recently discussed topic may have many residents’ attention. The Columbus City Council discussed determining the role and responsibility of managing residential culverts, which tend to fill up with debris after a storm.

Annexation problem haunts city council

The reoccurrence of a 30 year old problem took slight priority in the latest Columbus City Council Work Session on Monday. The evening’s schedule was altered slightly to accommodate citizens, that came to the meeting with an unusual concern.

Community unites to aid injured firefighter

Since Baxter Springs Fireman Lieutenant Malachi Brown was severely burned over 25 percent of his body in a house fire almost two weeks ago, the community has joined together in prayer. Now it’s time to come together for fellowship and fundraising for the family. On Saturday, November 6, from 11 a.