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.

Learn fun game, meet new friends

Members of the Bunco crew are still yelling Bunco and throwing the monkey. This is a unique way to enjoy goodies; make new friends, see old friends and enjoying the company of others. Anyone interested in any of the above — come join the Bunco crew.

Community welcomes new business with ribbon cutting

A proclamation recognizing local volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month was proclaimed by Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth at Monday night’s City Council meeting. In making the proclamation the Mayor recognized the volunteers who give time the city programs.

Shooting sports teaches safety, skills

Want to learn proper and safe ways to shoot an air rifle, BB gun or bow and arrow? Check out the 4-H shooting sports project. The project teaches gun safety, hunting practices plus an offers an opportunity to test skills.

LCC alumnus donates painting to Health Sciences Building

Labette Community College (LCC) is delighted to receive another art piece from Aaron “Skip” Smith. He recently gave an original oil painting entitled “The Old Midwife” to the college. It will be displayed on the nursing floor of the Zetmeir Health Science Building.

LCS dominates music, arts competition

Life Christian School again dominated the recent Midstates Christian League Music and Arts competition held at Ottawa, sweeping both divisions over Fort Scott’s Christian Learning Center and Ottawa’s Bethel Christian Academy.

One of the largest turnouts

One of the largest turnouts in history was at the recent Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner. Guest speakers provided those in attendance with important information. Dinner was provided before the meeting began.

Awards will be presented at dinner

Awards presented at Chamber annual dinner Have you made your reservations for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual dinner to be held March 29? If not, you have till noon today to call the Chamber office at 620-4291492. Tickets are $25 per person.

Easter bunny will hop in to Columbus April 8

The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held in Columbus Saturday, April 8 at the Columbus City Park located at South Kansas and Country Road. Parents are welcome to take pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny.