Columbus High School presents annual Christmas concert

Members of the Columbus High School band performed a number of holiday themed songs during the 2023 Christmas concert. The band performed Christmas Presence, Holiday Piece, Greensleeves, Christmas Music For Winds and The Typewriter.

Evans retires after 45 years in beauty industry

After over 45 years of cutting hair near the square in Columbus, Debbie Evans plans to retire. She still plans to take care of her current customers on a part time basis at the shop at her home.

CUHS alum marches in Macy’s parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a spectacle enjoyed by millions every year, but for Jenna Morris, a local musician and music educator, it became a dream come true as she recently took part in the parade with the Band Directors Marching Band.

Pitt State announces fall 2023 graduates

Pittsburg State University has announced their Fall 2023 Graduates. Students from Columbus graduating include Jordan L. Eaves, BS; Garrett M. Evans, BBA; Amber L. Helwig, BSE; Kandi D. Midgett, MS; Kensie F. Plienplang, BS.

Commissioners minutes for December 18

Convene Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

CHCSEK receives funds to fight opioid epidemic

The Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) program has awarded the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas $200,000 for the distribution of free naloxone to prisoners in correctional facilities in southeast Kansas to reduce overdose deaths.

Titans of the Week

Senior members of the Columbus Titan Band have completed their final marching season and are entering their competition season.

List of veterans’ flags currently in Weir American Legion

A declining membership and interest in the Veterans organizations across the nation has forced the Weir American Legion to close. Nearly 300 American Flags belonging to the veterans listed below are currently being stored in the Weir Community Center.

CALENDAR

Friday, December 29 •Cherokee County Courthouse will close at noon. •Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m. Saturday, December 30 •Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Galena Christian Church 10th and Main 4 p.m. Begins with a meal followed by meeting.

Bunco players hold potluck, pajama Christmas celebration

Members of the Columbus Bunco crew celebrated Christmas with a potluck and pajama party at their December 12 games. Over the years membership has expanded from mainly Columbus participants to include players from Oklahoma.