Baxter FUMC to hold spoon burger fundraiser

A special lunch and bake sale sponsored by the Baxter Springs First United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women, will be held May 3 from 11 a.m.2 p.m.A menu of spoon burgers, chips, cookie and drink will be offered for a suggested $8 donation.Bake sale items will include bread, rolls, cookies,...

Major named April Lion of the Month

April Lion of the Month Grace Major excels athletically as well as academically.A member of Student Council, she is also involved in Art Club, HOSA, Spanish Club, Junior Leadership and is a LEO Club member.Major is active in band, Jazz band, Math Club and is a member of National Honor Society and...

Mercy Auxiliary meets new doctor

An introduction and discussion with Dr. Chris D’Silva was held at the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting April 16, at the St Rose Parish Hall.The meeting was called to order by Janie Jarrett, President.

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Avid readers, do you find yourselves in a pickle when you lose your place in a book? All right, maybe that’s a little labored. Still, a brightly colored pickle-shaped bookmark can get your attention no matter what you say about it.

Great time to begin spring cleaning

The days are getting longer, and the signs of spring are everywhere. As flowers bloom and birds chirp, it is a great time of the year to do spring cleaning of all sorts.

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

Local couple makes missions trip

Constanza, Dominican Republic was the destination of The Living Waters Team from John February 18-24- 2024.A clean water system was installed at Cecaine Elementary School with 380 students.

Commission meeting minutes for April 14, 2024

ConveneChairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Titans host Columbus Invitational Track Meet

The Columbus High School Track and Field Team hosted 12 SEK and CNC League Teams for the annual Columbus Invitational Meet, Tuesday.Several Titan Athletes placed to score but in team standings, the boys were eighth with 34 team points and the girls were seventh with 23 points in their respective...

Missourians in concert at FBC in Crestline

The Missourians gospel singing group will be in concert at the First Baptist Church of Crestline Sunday evening, April 21 at 6 p.m.The group has dedicated themselves to excellence in the presentation of the gospel in song.