Columbus City Park gets fresh planting by PRIDE group

Cherri Chancellor, Randy Coble and Tom Pryor dig holes for new fruit bushes in the former kiddie pool at City Park last Thursday. John Shallenburger observes the group as he takes a brief break to the right, and Anita Davolt grabs additional vegetation to be planted in the background.

Baxter Springs USD 508 receives dividend check

Baxter Springs USD508 has earned a dividend from EMC Insurance Companies for its participation in EMC’s Kansas School District Insurance Program. The Kingrey Kellum Agency of Baxter Springs, serves as the insurance agent for the district.

Library receives new addition

Employees from Concrete Flat Work (above) walk around their landscaping site on the South side of the Columbus Public Library. The crew was set to have installed a wood plank stamp on the property’s lawn by Monday. Below the freshly installed work is an artistic addition to the library lawn.

Southeast alum published in literary journal

Twenty-eight Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members will have their writing published in the 2021 issue of PTK’s online literary journal, Nota Bene. Peyton Simpson, 2019 Southeast High School graduate and Labette Community College Tau Theta graduate, is one of the 28 to be published.

Columbus Day 5K women’s division winners announced

In the Columbus Day 5K women’s division, Lottie Bass placed first in the ages 50-59 group with a time of 27:49 . Marcia Smith placed third with a time of 31:07. Not pictured, Suzette Henderson placed second with a time of 31:00.

Winter Forage Conference planned

The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and Kansas State University will host their annual Winter Forage Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, December 8 at the Harvey County 4-H Building in Newton.

FCC chili, soup fest set November 5

A nip is in the air and that means it is time for the annual First Christian Church chili and soup fest. Located at 128 W. Elm, FCC will host the drive-thru only event Friday, November 5.

Girl Scouts will host baked potato fundraiser

A baked potato fundraiser for the Cherokee County Girl Scouts will be held Tuesday, November 9 at the Columbus Girl Scout House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A suggested donation of $7 will provide the diner with a loaded baked pota to, drink and dessert.

Scottish Rite meeting requests reservations

All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are ask to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg.

Food collection begins for Thanksgiving baskets

Columbus Area Churches, Mercy Hospital Columbus, Columbus Medicalodge, Crossland Construction, Columbus High School, PEO Chapter V and PACCC are collecting food for Thanksgiving food baskets. Last year one hundred and sixty-five families received a Thanksgiving basket.