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The final Fire Up for Fireworks Cookout is planned for Thursday, June 17. Grill master for the event is Commerce Bank. The fireworks fund is just $3,000 short of the goal. Come out and support the July 4 celebration by purchasing a burger, dog or sausage. Sonja Duley and Jean Pritchett fixed and delivered orders during a previous cookout.

The final Fire Up for Fireworks Cookout is planned for Thursday, June 17. Grill master for the event is Commerce Bank. The fireworks fund is just $3,000 short of the goal. Come out and support the July 4 celebration by purchasing a burger, dog or sausage. Sonja Duley and Jean Pritchett fixed and delivered orders during a previous cookout.

Funds still needed for fireworks

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
July 4 is just four weeks away, and the firework funding is short just $3,000. Have you helped with a donation or attending one of the cookouts? Final payment must be made to the fireworks company by June 24.

Is your property pleasing to visitors?

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
One of the topics discussed during a recent Chamber tourism committee meeting included the appearance of the Columbus community to visitors and steps that can be taken to attract and hold people in the area.
Looking as though she has never seen a fish like that, Karlie Duy admires the bass caught by Wyatt Patton at the West Mineral Eagles Free Fishing Contest held Saturday. There were 325 entries into the contest this year.

Looking as though she has never seen a fish like that, Karlie Duy admires the bass caught by Wyatt Patton at the West Mineral Eagles Free Fishing Contest held Saturday. There were 325 entries into the contest this year.

Record turnout at fishing tourney

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
A record turnout for the annual West Mineral Eagles Lodge, “Kids Fishing Tournament” Saturday. There were 325 entries signed up for the tournament ending at 5 p.m. Saturday. This was twice as many participants as they had last year during the pandemic peak.

Prizeweek consolation prize winner

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
There was no grand prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle contest last week. The puzzle continues to baffle entrants. Mark Winter, a former grand prize winner, was the closest to winning last week missing just two of the preferred answers.
Harold Shiedeler, attending the Old Miners Reunion and Fish Fry recalled he was at Big Brutus the last day the shovel operated. He was with Charlie Shirley and Harold’s grandson Traevin Shideler.

Harold Shiedeler, attending the Old Miners Reunion and Fish Fry recalled he was at Big Brutus the last day the shovel operated. He was with Charlie Shirley and Harold’s grandson Traevin Shideler.

Old Miners Day is held at Big Brutus

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
Despite the good weather the number of attendees was lower at the Big Brutus old miners fish fry and reunion. Some blamed the decrease on the lack of publicity and others thought the pandemic had taken it’s toll on the aging coal miners.

Columbus man flown to hospital after car fire

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
An automobile fire Wednesday evening sent a Columbus man by med-flight to the hospital for burns to his lower arms and hands. Columbus firefighters arrived shortly after 7 p.m. at 816 North East Avenue to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.

Democrats set meet in Columbus

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
The Cherokee County Democrat Central Committee will resume their monthly meetings June 10, at 7 p.m. in the Community Building in Columbus. “Come out and help us celebrate our victories,” said Steve Langerot. “Refreshments will be served.
The annual Big Brutus Miners Reunion and Fish Fry

The annual Big Brutus Miners Reunion and Fish Fry

The annual Big Brutus Miners Reunion and Fish Fry

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
The annual Big Brutus Miners Reunion and Fish Fry was held at Big Brutus on Saturday with lots of visiting and mining talk. The reunion was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

Legislation hot line

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hardiness zone ratings best weapon against cold damage

Jesse Gilmore
Friday, June 4, 2021
With the chance of frosts passed and new plants going into the landscape, it’s important to consider the climate extremes that your plant can tolerate before putting it in the ground. The primary map used to determine the suitability of a plant for an area is the USDA Hardiness Zone map.
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