Tourism keeps local doors open

Tourism is Economic Development, although many people do not look at it in that way. Many of our local businesses are dependent on tourism, it keeps their business door open The average visitor to our community will spend $150.00 per day (hotel, food, gas).

Titans of the Week

Lady Titan Senior, Ava Harman, received the James Roy and Rebecca Eaton Memorial Scholarship  in the amount of $500. The award was presented by Doug and Jan Eaton during the 2024 Columbus Unified High School Senior Awards Ceremony, May 17, in the high school gymnasium.

Awards to Life Christian students presented at ceremony

Three Most Valuable Player awards were presented to Life Christian School students for their efforts in the Midstates Christian League.

Car show, games raise funds for Chief Daniels family

The “Dunk A Cop” booth was a popular contest, especially with the youngsters in attendance at the Car Show fundraiser for the family of the late chief of police, Jason Daniels.

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.

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.

Central Elementary announces honor rolls

Central Elementary School in Baxter Springs has announced the second semester honor rolls.Students named to the All A Honor Roll include Aaric Cox, Adalynn Nichols, Adriana Vazquez, Amelia Garrett, Amelia Montorello, Amos Plank, Annalise Parker, August Kerr, Ava Wimberly, Azure Slavens, Bastony...

Four family benefit dinner to be held

A benefit dinner to assist four area families is planned for Wednesday, June 12.

PEO Scholarship winner introduced at meeting

P.E.O. Star Scholarship recipient, Taylor Hudson and her mother, Mandy Hudson, were introduced at the Baxter Springs Chapter BT of the P.E.O. International meeting Monday May 20.Taylor Hudson spoke about her future plans and goals.

Columbus USD 493 faculty, staff recognized at breakfast

A local funeral director was recognized at the Kansas Funeral Directors Association, Inc. (KFDA) 127th Annual Convention held April 28 through May 1, in Topeka .At the KFDA Convention, funeral directors and embalmers from Kansas gathered in Topeka to participate in many wonderful educational...