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Senior, Mallory Thompson, was selected as the Kansas Governor’s Scholar for Unified School District 493 for exemplary academic achievements. The award was presented by Columbus Unified High School Principal, Dan Grundy, during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 18, at the CUHS Gymnasium.

Senior, Mallory Thompson, was selected as the Kansas Governor’s Scholar for Unified School District 493 for exemplary academic achievements. The award was presented by Columbus Unified High School Principal, Dan Grundy, during the 2025 Senior Assembly, May 18, at the CUHS Gymnasium.

Kansas Governor’s Scholar

Seniors, Brylie Johnson and Korbyn Newberry received the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s Citizenship Award during the Columbus Unified High School Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium, May 18. The award is presented for excellence as an exemplary young citizen who has demonstrated a marked respect for country, assumed responsibility for improving school and community, and has shown reverence for life. Kerry Sachetta, Columbus Alumni, presented the awards.

Seniors, Brylie Johnson and Korbyn Newberry received the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s Citizenship Award during the Columbus Unified High School Senior Assembly at the CUHS Gymnasium, May 18. The award is presented for excellence as an exemplary young citizen who has demonstrated a marked respect for country, assumed responsibility for improving school and community, and has shown reverence for life. Kerry Sachetta, Columbus Alumni, presented the awards.

KSHSAA Citizenship Award

Seniors, Mallory Thompson, Brandon Stice, Anna Head, Kenadie Carter, and Maddox Ochsner were named to the Crawford-Neosho-Cherokee (CNC) League All-Academic Team during the Columbus Unified High School 2025 Senior Assembly, May 18, at the CUHS Gymnasium. The awards were presented by High School Principal, Dan Grundy.

Seniors, Mallory Thompson, Brandon Stice, Anna Head, Kenadie Carter, and Maddox Ochsner were named to the Crawford-Neosho-Cherokee (CNC) League All-Academic Team during the Columbus Unified High School 2025 Senior Assembly, May 18, at the CUHS Gymnasium. The awards were presented by High School Principal, Dan Grundy.

CNC All-Academic Team

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Tuesday, September 2•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development office.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ...

First responder luncheon to be September 11

Columbus first responders will be treated to a September 11 drive by luncheon hosted by members of the community.Fire fighters, Police officers and EMT’s are invited to drive by the Lions Shack on south side of the Columbus Park.The meals will be ready between 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Please drive...
Corey McKinney

Corey McKinney

Recovery ministry offers spiritual help

“Friday night was the toughest night of the week, after working hard all week I felt I deserved a little relaxation,” Corey McKinney told those attending a recovery ministry meeting Friday evening.
The Mineral All-School Reunion was well attended Saturday evening at the Old Parita Ballroom in Carona. JoAnne Sheidler and Virgina Robinson Moore, the oldest grad attending, visit before dinner.

The Mineral All-School Reunion was well attended Saturday evening at the Old Parita Ballroom in Carona. JoAnne Sheidler and Virgina Robinson Moore, the oldest grad attending, visit before dinner.

Mineral reunion has large turnout

The Mineral All-School Reunion held on Saturday evening held at the Old Parita Ballroom in Carona.

Opening set for new Weir industry

The public is invited to attend the grand opening of a new industry locating in Weir, Baima Finishing Solutions. The grand opening of the new facility at 210 W. Main Street, in Weir.

Women’s health grant applications now open

Since 2007, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted the annual Rita J. Bicknell (RJB) Women’s Health Fund grant cycle, supporting projects dedicated to bettering the lives of women in Southeast Kansas.
Postman Pat York sorted the mail for the last time Friday as he retired after 26 years working in the postal service.

Postman Pat York sorted the mail for the last time Friday as he retired after 26 years working in the postal service.

Postman retires after 26 years of service

Postman Pat York sorted the mail for the last time Friday as he retired after 26 years working in the postal service.He starts in Columbus every morning, then delivers the mail to Cherokee.York has seen a lot of changes in the postal service since he started in 1966.