PRIDE busy planting around community

With a variety of construction projects going on around town, one group is making efforts to keep the city looking its best in the while the construction continues to make travel difficult.

Prizeweek consolation

Missing only one of the preferred answers Mary Torchia was the consolation prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest last week. The grand prize of $1,000 in Chamber of Commerce gift certificates is still available for a perfect entry.

Columbus Sports Hall of Fame founder dies

Though a member of the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1945 Columbus High School football team, Fred Keys, will be remembered for his involvement in founding the Hall of Fame itself.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 22, 2021 CALENDAR

Friday, October 22 •Horse Quiz Bowl 3:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. Sunday, October 24 •Cherokee County Sportsmen’s shotgun and .22 shoot. Kids and adult shoots, prizes awarded begins at noon at the Clubhouse. Please provide your own .22 ammunition. •Cub/Boy Scouts meet 6:30 p.m.

The Road and Bridge Department

The Road and Bridge Department recently cleared the Columbus VFW Pond of debris from recent storms. The site now offers the community a place to fish, and the public can also camp on the grounds for a fee.

Never slowing his pace, Joshua Lacen

Never slowing his pace, Joshua Lacen came in first during the Columbus Day Festival walk, run held during the 5K. Female winners will be published in a future edition of the News-Report.

Attempted shooting leads to arrest

Attempted murder charges are pending on a Baxter Springs man after his gun misfired twice. Baxter Springs Police officers responded to an incident Tuesday night where Dale Alan Simmons was reported to have gone to the residence of a former family member, pointed a gun and pulled the trigger twice.