Annual pedal tractor pull has large number of contestants

In the four year old division at the annual pedal tractor pull first place went to Luke Holden with a distance of four feet 10 and one half inches. Second place went to Jackson Hall with a pull of 4’4’’. Third place went to Olivia Ross with 4’2”.

TITANS OF THE WEEK

Lily Mooney received seven scholarships from Pittsburg State University during the Senior Awards Ceremony, May 14 prior to the CUHS graduation at the high school gymnasium. In addition to her seven Community Foundation and local scholarships, Lily earned $10,125 toward her college education.

Events planned for 2022 CDF

What is coming up for the Columbus Day Festival? A few things planned for the annual Columbus Day Festival, October 8 include: The Car and Motorcycle Show will be on Maple St and Pennsylvania St., advance registration will be available. Classes available for all types of vehicles.

Plan to attend business expo

Space for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO “Celebrate the Possibilities” to be held October 20 at the State Theatre Event Center, if filling up fast. Set up will be Wednesday, October 19 from noon to 5 p.m. followed by a members only after hours.

All school reunion scheduled for 2023

Reservations come in weekly for the 2023 Columbus All School Reunion. The CCCHS, CCRHS and CUHS All School Reunion is scheduled for June 30, July 1 and 2, 2023, to be held at the State Theatre Event Center in Columbus. Has your class sent out information to your classmates?

Steven Bankey with the Flatlanders will perform Friday night

Steven Bankey and The Flatlander’s is a red dirt country band out of Kansas City, Mo. They will hit the bandstand Friday of Fair Week. Heavily influenced by the grassroots country music movement originating in southern parts of Texas and Oklahoma.

Eastern Heights returns to Cherokee County Fair bandstand Saturday

Saturday night on the Bandstand, Eastern Heights will be performing a mix of country, rock and roll, R and B and original music.

Local food choices abound at Cherokee County Fair

Some folks go to the fair for the carnival rides, some to look over the livestock, and some just to visit with friends and neighbors. But, everyone goes to the Cherokee County Fair for one thing. The Food. There is something extra special about the food served at the fair.

Girl Scout Kitchen continues long time county fair tradition

Nothing says Cherokee County Fair like the Girl Scout House Fair Kitchen. For over 75 years the Girl Scout House has been “the” place to eat during fair week.

Five active 4-H clubs in Cherokee County

Cherokee County has five community clubs at the present time. Shamrock was chartered in 1947. Current leaders of the club are Michele Hamilton and Scott Pritchett.