Four LCC students qualify for nationals

Two 2021 graduates of Southeast High School qualified to compete at the National Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga., in June. The Labette Community College (FBLA) Collegiate attended the State Leadership Conference at Pittsburg State University held March 5.

CCRSP members hear hospice presentation

Volunteers from Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice shared information about hospice at the March 15 meeting of Cherokee County Retired School Personnel at Columbus First United Methodist Church. The program discussed what hospice can provide for the patient and family.

Local groups receive donations for food

With help from Kansas Farm Bureau’s campaign to End Hunger Cherokee County Farm Bureau is working to address food insecurity issues in Cherokee County. Recently, Cherokee County Farm Bureau held a fundraiser lunch event in Columbus.

Lutheran youth clean cemetery

Over Spring Break, the Southeast Kansas Lutheran Youth Service Retreat was held March 12-14 in Oswego. This year, junior high and high school age youth worked together to clean up brush and refurbish grave markers at the historic Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Karsten family fundraiser set

A pulled pork benefit dinner will be held Wednesday, April 5 for Keith and Carla Karsten. Lunch will consist of a pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert and a drink for a donation. Carry outs and deliveries will be available. Food service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

BCC graduates named for fall 2022 semester

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2022. Albert Welch, of Columbus received an Associate of Applied Science degree .and OSHA Safety and Health Certificate.

Quilt of Valor presented to Gordon Cox

A Quilt of Valor was presented to Gordon Cox of Columbus as recognition and thanks for his Navy service. Cox served 1962-1991 in various duty stations around the world, as a pilot.

Mercy opens new specialty clinic

Columbus native Dr. Mark McNemar, president of Mercy Clinics cut the ribbon on a new facility in January. Mercy opened the health system’s first 65 Prime+ clinic, located at 2216 E. 32nd St., Suite 102, in Joplin. 65 Prime+ is a clinic geared toward Medicare patients, those 65 and older.

Libraries awarded family engagement grants

Galena and Weir Public Libraries were awarded a Family Engagement in Public Libraries Grant in September 2022.

KState University team to visit Crawford County

By Frances Graves March 28, President Richard Linton and a team from Kansas State University will visit Crawford County as part of the Regional Community Visits initiative. Everyone is invited to attend a community open forum at the Girard Civic Center at 102 N. Ozark Street from 8:30 a.m.