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Style revue results announced

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024
Results have been announced for the 4-H, Future Farmers of America and Heritage Youth Association Style Revue Judging.The Senior Grand Champion winner was Zoie Elmore from Spring Valley Sparklers with her formal wear. Senior Reserve Champion was Rylee Heistand from Riverton FFA with her formal wear.
Youth recognized for participation in Cherokee County Horse Project

Youth recognized for participation in Cherokee County Horse Project

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Youth recognized for participation in Cherokee County Horse Project

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Violet Huddleston received a buckle in the Halter di- vision from her father Joseph Huddleston for her 12 year old gelding her best friend.Akissa French receives a halter from Ted Meyer in the Showmanship division with Mini mare.

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List your business on tne event guide

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
We don’t like to think about it, but 2025 will soon be here. That means for the tourism committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the 2025 Calendar of Events/Business Guide brochure needs to be printed and sent out to visitor centers in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Support community, shop local

Support community, shop local

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Support community, shop local

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Did you know dollars spent in local Columbus businesses have three times the impact on the community as dollars spent at national chains. When you shop local, you help create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development.

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Time running out for Chris Award nominations

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Have you nominated a munity. Without volunteer member of the community for the annual Columbus Chris Award?Nominations are considered for community service extending over a period of years - but particularly this past year which benefited several different segments of the community.
Santa will once again be transported along the parade route by members of the Columbus Lions Club on their famous fire truck. The parade is planned to take place Wednesday, December 4. Line up will begin around 6 p.m. with the parade starting at approximately 7 p.m. Judging of floats will take place around 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for two places in both religious and novelty categories.

Santa will once again be transported along the parade route by members of the Columbus Lions Club on their famous fire truck. The parade is planned to take place Wednesday, December 4. Line up will begin around 6 p.m. with the parade starting at approximately 7 p.m. Judging of floats will take place around 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for two places in both religious and novelty categories.

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Many activities planned for Christmas

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Come and help the Columbus Chamber ol Commerce kick off the Holiday Season. Make plans to attend the Christmas Celebration Wednesday, December 4.Anyone wishing to have a booth on the square is welcome. Just advise the Chamber office. There is no charge for the space. Set up is at 5 p.m.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
Unexpected visitor found in Columbus museum

Unexpected visitor found in Columbus museum

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Unexpected visitor found in Columbus museum

Doris Richardson
Friday, November 15, 2024
In last month’s report I stated that you learn to expect the unexpected here at the museum. Well, this was true again this month.On the second, I was going through turning on the lights and I came upon a very unexpected insect. It was a beautiful butterfly.
The 4-H Alumni Award

The 4-H Alumni Award

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The 4-H Alumni Award

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2024
The 4-H Alumni Award winner Kim Scott was the Extension Board President last year. She has served as a committee member and superintendent for the cattle project. She has been a supportive voice for 4-H and the extension program for the last few years.
Fox graduates army basic training

Fox graduates army basic training

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Fox graduates army basic training

Kassidy Fox
Friday, November 15, 2024
A 2004 Southeast High School graduate, and wrestler with the Columbus High School, Kassidy Fox has graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Sill, in Lawton, Oklahoma on October 4.
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