USD 247 welcomes new faculty

Kyra Trejo will be teaching first grade at Southeast Elementary School. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Tough night for Columbus Bass Club anglers on Pit 33 South

A tough night of fishing was on the agenda for the 17 Columbus Bass Club teams who showed up at Pit #33 South, July 20.With rain moving in, the fish were poised to be biting. Unfortunately for Columbus Bass Club Anglers that was not the case.

Huffman celebrates ninetieth birthday with family, friends

Family and friends joined Melvin Huffman for his 90th birthday. Those attending enjoyed a buffet lunch as well as cake and cupcakes. The event was held at the Weir Community Center.Melvin Huffman recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Plan now to enter CDF car show

Chairperson for the Columbus Day Car Show is Becky McDaniel of Real Pro Real Estate. They are accepting pre-registrations for the Car Show at the 2024 Columbus Day Festival.

Titans of the Week

Columbus Unified High School Senior Presley Ted- lock was presented a $28,000 Miss Kansas Pag- eant Scholarship by pageant representative Anna Holman at the Senior Awards Ceremony held May 17 at the CUHS Gymnasium.CUHS Senior Bethany Johnson received a $2500 MFA Foundation Scholarship from CUHS Ag...

Cherokee County 2024 horse show reserve champions

Katherine King was the Reserve Champion in intermediate showmanship during the annual Cherokee County Horse ShowThe Cherokee County 2024 horse show was held prior to Fair Week.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Engagement announced

Ty Spear and Heather Rhuems, Pittsburg, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.The bride is a graduate of Girard High School and is employed by Watco in Pittsburg.The groom is a graduate of Columbus Unified High School and is employed by Evergy.Heather is the daughter of Judy Vinardi...

Area Girl Scouts have successful fair kitchen

Waitress Lauren takes an order from Kenneth Kelly in the Girl Scout House during fair week.Volunteers kept the food coming out of the kitchen and the Girl Scouts got it to the table piping hot (most of the time).

Cherokee County 2024 horse show grand champions

As summertime heats up, it is important to talk about how the heat can significantly impact our mental health. People who are most vulnerable to heat exposure are the elderly, children, and people with pre-existing conditions.