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.

Advertising bookmarks unique, functional attention grabbers

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. Here are some tips on how to tidy up your home, diet and mental health during this season.

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.

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. Anyone who hears them will come away blessed.

Newcomb College famous for arts, crafts movement pottery

Ceramics collectors know Newcomb College for its famous pottery. From 1895 to the 1940s, students at the college, which was, at the time, Tulane University’s coordinate women’s college, decorated the ceramics that Newcomb Pottery sold.

Museum curator becomes detective

I have added another job to the curator of the museum. It is being a detective. Well, in my case it may be just plain nosy.I was cleaning out some drawers and found some interesting artifacts. Along with the artifacts was the accession sheet.