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Solid Waste grant provides new bins

News Staff
Monday, August 9, 2021
Among 29 grants awarded to 24 organizations, the City of Columbus was awarded a grant of $4,896.68 for trash bin with recycling combos to be placed in the City parks.

Supt. Smith excited about bond passage

News Staff
Monday, August 9, 2021
“We are pretty excited that the bond issue passed and being able to get things started as well as the good support shown,” said Columbus USD493 Superintendent Brian Smith. “The good thing is we have the old art building down and the dirt work done so we can begin right away.
For nearly 100 years

For nearly 100 years

For nearly 100 years

News Staff
Monday, August 9, 2021
For nearly 100 years the weather recording station has been confirming temperatures and rainfall to local residents. The unit above was installed a few years ago to record the hourly temperatures.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021
Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Monday, August 9 9:30 a.m. –State of Kansas vs. Danny L. Cartright scheduling conference (traffic) 9:30 a.m. –State of Kansas vs. Jason Michael Dowell, scheduling conference (traffic) 9:30 a.m. –State of Kansas vs. Cody G.
First eyeglasses seen around 1300

First eyeglasses seen around 1300

First eyeglasses seen around 1300

News Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021
The earliest use of eyeglasses was recorded about 1300. Rock crystal was shaped and set in round frames to wear and improve clarity. Glasses with temple arms that sit on the ears were not created until the 1700s. Glasses with dark lenses were worn for medical reasons by the late 19th century.

Servsafe training for food handlers

Holly Miner
Friday, August 6, 2021
Kansas State Research and Extension Wildcat District in Girard will conduct a ServSafe Food Handlers education program Friday, August 13th at 8 a.m. Training will be held at the Crawford County Extension Office Conference Room, 120 E Buffalo in Girard.
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