Crusaders to hold concert at Crestline First Baptist

A special concert by the Crusaders will be hosted by the First Baptist Church of Crestline Saturday, August 21 at 6 p.m. The group sings traditional Southern Gospel songs that promote the love of God with the hope that people will come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Check out ‘free book’ cart at Baxter library

Johnston Public Library in Baxter Springs is cleaning up the children’s department to make room for new titles--run by and check out the “Free Books” cart. Join JPL’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

The life of a young girl in India

A girl getting married at 13, her husband dying, and not getting treated fairly would seem shocking to an American teenage girl. The book I am reading is called Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan. My protagonist in the book is Koly, she lives with her mom, dad, and her two brothers.

Register early for scarecrow contest

The Columbus Day Festival is just eight short weeks away. The Columbus Day committee is preparing for its 23rd scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta.

Trolley tours can be booked for events

What street was the first Lover’s Lane in Columbus? Where was the horse racing track located? Do you know where Deer Park is? Get the answers to these questions and learn more about the history of Columbus by taking the historic trolley tour Saturday of the Columbus Day Festival.

Still time to sign up Little Mr., Miss

Time is running out to register your child or grandchild for the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest for 2021. Boys and girls must be between the ages of three and five years of age, in the Columbus USD 493 district.

Cherokee County Farm Bureau

Cherokee County Farm Bureau board member Brad Stover was busy mixing the pancake batter for the exhibitors breakfast during fair week.

Back-to-school parade set at Southeast Elementary

Southeast Elementary to Have Back-to-School “Parade” A back to school parade will be held at Southeast Elementary School in Weir August 17. Staff will line up along the drive of the school 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community is invited to drive by to show support.

Columbus yard of the month winner

Columbus yard of the month winner for August Chris Green. Courtesy photo.

Columbus yard of the month winner

Columbus yard of the month winner for August Karen Schutter, Courtesy photo.