Fast facts about tourism

Travel and tourism is the nation’s largest services export industry, thirdlargest retail sales industry and one of America’s largest employers. It is in fact, the third largest employer in Kansas.

Herrenbruck completes final 4-H year

As the Cherokee County Fair celebrated its 93rd year, a young man celebrated his twelfth and final year of competition. The Cherokee County Fair is much more than carnival rides and a livestock show. It’s community coming together to celebrate and learn.

Happy Anniversary

July 30 Tom and Debbie Pryor August 1 Randy and Debra Froebe Jimmie and Diana Lovell Ross and Cheyanne Westervelt

Glen Crotts, Tina Gaines, and Michael Karguth

Glen Crotts, Tina Gaines, and Michael Karguth pull weeds and pick herbs during the Wednesday night distribution of fresh produce. Photo by Dee Riley.

Church cares for Baxter community garden

The Baxter Springs Community is blessed to have a local free fresh produce distribution. The First Christian Church of Baxter Springs has been distributing fresh food from their community garden for years.

Happy BIRTHDAY

July 30 Barbara Beard Marjorie Hefley Wes Houser Nate Kirk Marla Larison Mary Jane Parmele Andrew Reyburn Marilyn Shumake July 31 Patty Hale Melvin Huffman August 1 Kinsey Casley Jami Crowder Aron Davolt Melissa Lawrence George Poznich Charles Pullen Gerald York

Cassidy receives Master of Arts

The University of Wisconsin-Madison held graduation ceremonies May 8. Lauren Cassidy from Columbus received her Master of Arts in German. There were two live ceremonies at Camp Randall, one for undergraduates and one for all graduate degree candidates.

Reservations required for Scottish Rite

All members of the Southeast Kansas Scottish Rite are ask to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 North Joplin Street, Pittsburg.

Commissioners July 19 meeting

At 9 a.m. Monday July 19,2021 Chairman Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission to order in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Camps connecting youth with fun

What’s better than a fun summer camp? Getting to learn to make food and then enjoy eating your creations. The ICC Fab Food Lab and Wildcat District have partnered to offer four “Kitchen Kids” cooking camps this summer.