Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

County dog show champions receive ribbons

Wyatt Alexander was named Grand Champion in Intermediate Fitting and Showing at the dog show held during the Cherokee County Fair. Alexander is a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers. Michael Shepard, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Grand Champion in Senior Fitting and Showing.

West Mineral All School Reunion committee seeks alumni

The Mineral High School Alumni Reunion Committee announces another “All School Reunion”, September 3, 4, and 5. The meeting and banquet will be held at the Lamplighter Inn, 4020 Parkview Drive, Pittsburg.

FUMC presents memorial stipend to four scholars

The First United Methodist Church of Columbus recently presented Sophia Lacy, Thomas Lacy, and Taylor McDown with the Starr and Eugenia Smith Scholarship. Jace McDown also received the scholarship, but was unable to attend the presentation.

First Christian Church Memorial Stained Glass

“Jesus, Door to the Fold”, is the large center, stained glass window on the north side of the First Christian Church at 128 West Elm, Columbus. The window, dedicated on August 18, 1920, is a memorial to Mr. and Mrs. John Lundin.

Results announced for Cherokee County 4-H dog show

Results have been announced in the Cherokee County 4-H Dog show. In Senior Fitting and Showing Michael Shepard, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Grand Champion. Peyton Herrenbruck, Glittering Stones, was the Reserve Champion. Charles Sharp, Spring Valley Sparklers, was awarded a purple ribbon.

Cherokee County 4-H, open horse show began fair week

Junior Showmanship was a tight competition, but Ezekiel Paxson, Spring Valley Sparklers, and his pony were able to present their best to win the title of Junior Grand Champion Showman at the Cherokee County Fair Saturday July 17, Photo by Amber Helwig.

Over 100 youngsters attend VBS

In big “Toy Story” fashion 120 children ages four-10 celebrated “His Story” this week at the Grace Community Church of Riverton’s Vacation Bible School. This year five area churches came together to present one big VBS story.

Local Girl Scouts earn community service pins

Recently Anna Head and Izabel Manus received their Cadette Girl Scout community service pins. The award requires a commitment of service to a nonprofit organization. Both girls chose the community free lunch program in Columbus.

Peine is 4-H member of month for August

The 4-H member of the month for August is Tucker Peine. Peine, 18, is a member of the Glittering Stones 4-H Club. He is also a member of the Columbus Future Farmers of America where he retired his roles as president of the local chapter and treasurer of the Southeast District.