Cowtown Days seeks vendors

Spring is here and it’s time to get ready for the Cowtown Days Spring Fling. Cowtown Days has been a tradition in Baxter Springs since the days of the Centennial celebration in 1958.

Scammon man arrested on burglary, theft charges

Around 1 p.m. yesterday, Cherokee County Deputies were dispatched to a non-residential burglary after a resident observed suspicious activity at a nearby property.

Demo of school art building gets okay

Bid specifications are being let for the demolition of the former industrial arts building at the Columbus High School campus. The building most recently used as an art building has been vacated and utilities have been disconnected.

Community blood drive set Monday

“Proud to be an Ozarks blood donor” shirts will be given to all donors, while supplies last, at the Columbus Community Blood Drive Monday, April 19. Appointments are strongly encouraged in order to maintain donor flow. To schedule an appointment call 417-227-5006 or go to www.cbco.org/donate-blood.

As part of community clean up day

As part of community clean up day Columbus High School students Mya Hamilton and Jade Ohmart were planting flowers in the flower boxes around the Columbus Square on Wednesday. Projects such as this were underway all around the city.