September can be life saving month

Suicide Prevention Month, observed every September, is a critical time to focus on raising awareness about suicide, reducing the stigma surrounding it, and providing support for those affected by it.Warning Signs include withdrawal from friends and activities, increased use of drugs or alcohol,...

Family friendly workplace conference planned

SEK, Inc. has announced the 2024 Employer and HR Family-Friendly Workplace Conference which will be held in Parsons October 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.This one-day event will share childcare solutions to benefit employers and employees.

Johnston Public Library Hours

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.

cherokee county commissioners’ minutes

ConveneChair Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

County offers diaper program to parents

The Cherokee County Diaper Program is a collaborative program between My Family of Cherokee County and Cherokee County Health Department.The program supplies one package of diapers to individuals who have a completed pamphlet with four signatures from many different activities.Those activities...

Start planning scarecrow contest entries now

Thinking about doing a Scarecrow for Columbus Day?The Columbus Day committee is preparing for it 26th scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta. Last year, visitors to the festival strolled down Maple Street to view some 14 scarecrow creations.

Seven in running for Little Mister, Miss Columbus

The 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus will be crowned the evening of October 11 on the Cherokee County courthouse steps around 5:30 p.m. during the Columbus Day Festival bean feed, sponsored by Commerce Bank.

Put quilts on display at Columbus Day Festival

Thanks to the Columbus Public Library, the Quilt Show will once again be held during the Columbus Day Festival.Most every family has a quilt that has been handed down through generations. It is put on a shelf or wrapped for protection and put away.

Business EXPO, health fair

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO/Health Fair, 2024 will be letting the public know what is available in Cherokee County and Columbus.

Farm heritage show returns to CDF

The Farm Heritage Show will be held downtown again during this year’s Columbus Day Festival, thanks to Keith Karsten and Harold Depenbush and their committee members.The Farm Heritage Show will be held on E. Pine down from the intersection of Kansas. Several new things have been added for this year.