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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.

Academic excellence recognized at Central awards assembly

Seventh grade students (above and below) named to the A and B honor roll at Central School were recognized at an awards ceremony before school ended for the summer.

Sale planned to fund food pantry

The Southeast Kansas Ministerial Alliance will be having a special sale Saturday, June 5 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Name brand clothing, shoes, toys and housewares are just a few of the items that will be available for purchase.

Fair Buddies program seeks participants

Do you have a child who is five years old or above who loves animals? Consider participating in Fair Buddies. Fair Buddies is geared to youth who have never shown animals at the fair. They will have an opportunity to show a goat and compete in the ring with the guidance of an experienced 4H member.

Central students earn academic recognition at ceremony

At the Central School awards ceremony held before the end of classes, students were recognized for their achievements.

Mercy remembers the Joplin tornado

Angie Saporito reported at the May 18 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary that Joplin Mercy Hospital would hold memorial activities on the anniversary of the Joplin Tornado. T-shirts commemorating the event would be given to all auxiliary members. The meeting was held at St. Rose Parish Hall.

Baxter Middle School posts honor rolls

Baxter Springs Middle School has released their honor rolls for the spring semester.

Wildcat 4H team places first at competition

Wildcat District 4-H members, Raylan Elsworth, Damien Evans and Zailey Burrow, recently competed in the Kansas Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition. The Wildcat District junior team received first place.

Riverton Elementary School

Riverton Elementary School recognized their Accelerated Readers at a ceremony before school let out for summer. Rebecca Webb had 447.3 points, Caleb Webb had 364.2 points, Grant Webb had 309.9 points, Sean Hilderbrand score 228.4 points and Kade Hutto scored 203.8 points.