St. Bridget’s 23rd annual cookie sale

Now that Christmas holiday season is upon us, it is time for the 23rd Annual St. Bridget’s cookie sale.

Holiday fun at Columbus Public Library

The Columbus Public Library has a special lineup of Christmas programs for youngsters during the holiday break.Christmas Bingo Tuesday, December 9Kids can come to the library and play bingo for a chance to win a gift to stick under their tree for Christmas morning.Session 1 at 5:30 p.m. or Session...

CFSEK gets new donor support coordinator

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the hiring of Samantha Guy as the new Operations and Donor Support Coordinator.Guy comes to CFSEK and its affiliates, the Columbus Area Community Foundation, Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, and the Girard Area...

Applications open for Boys State of Kansas

The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

Hollie and Dustin Damrill with D and H Innovations

Hollie and Dustin Damrill with D and H Innovations were one of the vendors at the inaugural Christmas Market held at State Theatre Event Center November

Schuberger celebrates 20 years at KDOT

Celebrating 20 years with Kansas Department of Transportation Shane Schuberger, Highway Maintenance Worker was recognized for his two decades of service in the Columbus office.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Skylar Daniel Jensen, 26, was arrested Thursday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of criminal trespass and is being held in lieu of $445 bail.Nicholas Ryan Wilkins, 41, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held...

Real Estate transfers

Matthew Kirkwood and Erin Cheney, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 277 Southwest 60th Street, Columbus, to Gerald D. Crain, Columbus.