Taking advantage

Taking advantage of the new RISE Center library are students Emma Robinson, Hailey Strong and Faith Cross. The library was donated in memory and honor of Frank and Thelma Hermann.

Blood drive planned Monday

Football fans are being asked to “Get in the Game for Life” to score some Chiefs swag by donating blood at the upcoming blood drive in Columbus Monday, October 17, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Columbus Community Building located at 320 E. Maple.

Southeast High School

Southeast High School crowned their Homecoming Royalty Friday, October 7 during the football game against Erie.

Sharon Burch

Sharon Burch was recently honored with a taco bar party in honor of her 80th birthday. Friends and family stopped by to wish her well on the occasion.

Joining Sharon Burch

Joining Sharon Burch for a taco themed 80th birthday party were her daughters Lori Combs, Becky Todd and Angela Degelman. Numerous friends and other family members attended the party

Annual Columbus Day car show winners announced

Charles Meyer took the top in the, Restored to Original Class, with his 1930 Pontiac, Steve Goodman of Carthage, Mo., was second with is 1970 Plymouth Duster and David Hudson of Quapaw, Okla., was the third-place winner with his 1970 Chevy Nova. There were 73 entries in the car show.

Two Cherokee County students in play

“Thursday, Friday happy days. Saturday, what a day. Rockin’ not one show but two …” The Performing Arts Department at Missouri Southern State University will let you catch up with Richie Cunningham, Fonzie, Joanie, Chachi and the rest of the gang with “Happy Days: The Musical.”

Democrats will meet in Scammon

The Cherokee County Democrats will be holding their monthly meeting Thursday October 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Scammon at the City Park at 5th, and Keith. This will be the last meeting before the election. All Democrats and like-minded citizens are encouraged to attend.

Young cheerleaders join CUHS Spirit Squad on the field

More than 270 student scholarships exceeding $320,000 were awarded to Fort Hays State University business and entrepreneurship students for the 20222023 academic year.

Two local students graduate from WSU

Two local students graduated from Wichita State University in Summer 2022 semester. Haddie J. Gideon of Columbus received a Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Education Apprentice, Cum Laude.