A carry out chicken noodle

A carry out chicken noodle dinner is planned by the Knights of Columbus #9999, Wednesday, November 3 at St. Rose Parish Hall. Lunch will be served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and dinner will be served 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. $7 per person. Call 620- 429-1555 to order.

County Commissioners meeting minutes for Monday, October 8

At 9 a.m. Monday, October 18, Chairman Moates called to order the weekly session of the Cherokee County Commission to order in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Gateway Arch marks Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

Thursday, October The 301st day of the year 64 days left Today in history On October 28, 1965, construction is completed on the Gateway Arch, a spectacular 630-foot-high parabola of stainless steel marking the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the waterfront of St. Louis, Missouri.

Plaques, buckles presented at annual Horse Banquet

At the recent Horse Banquet youth received awards for their accomplishments. Ezekial Paxson was recognized for Junior Showmanship. Airauana Sharp was recognized at the recent Horse Banquet. She was honored for Champion Pony and Intermediate Showmanship.

Halloween walk planned Sunday

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce retail committee will be hosting the Halloween Walk on Sunday evening, October 31. The walk will be held on Pine St. on the square from 4 p.m.. to 5:30 p.m. Children can come onto Pine from Kansas St. or Pennsylvania to visit the booths.

Chamber business encourages cornhole players to gather

When one thinks of their favorite fall activities, they might think of bonfires, hayrides or spook houses. With lower but still comfortable temperatures setting in to accompany a steadily earlier sunset, the time seems perfect for outdoor sports and activities.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Creep over, enter Zombie 5K

Zombie enthusiasts and others interested in running are encouraged to sign up for the Titan Band Zombie 5K run. Put on your most creative zombie attire and come run, crawl or creep your way to the finish line. Check in will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 30 at Team Threads.

Creative scarecrows decorate Columbus square during festival

Each Tuesday at 10 a.m. youngsters are invited to attend the Johnston Public Library story time. There will be stories to hear and age appropriate activities. Photo by Dee Riley. Once again, crowds were treated to the annual bean feed during the Columbus Day Festival.

Photos, info sought for Veterans assembly

Columbus Unified High School will be honoring veterans November 11. There will be a breakfast held at 8:15 a.m. in the Columbus Unified High School cafeteria on that date for all veterans, current servicemen and a guest.