“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV
Repeating for a third year in a row Lone Elm Beaver 4-H Club member Jaxon Harper, son of Hazen and Madalyn Hale and Steven Harper took the grand champion into the ring. He received a premium of $2,200 from Jay Hatfield Chevrolet for this year’s efforts.
Repeating his grand championship selection for the fourth consecutive year, Columbus FFA club member Cole Youngblood showed the Grand Champion Market beef and received a $3,300 premium for his 2025 efforts from Crossland Construction.
Workers continue progress on the Safe Route to School sidewalk replacement program. The grant helps build new sidewalks. The Maple Street project and East town project are currently underway. Wednesday water service in West town was disrupted due to the contractor striking a water line.
A new press box has been installed atop the bleachers at the Columbus High School football stadium. The multi story press box will accommodate photographers on the second story including livestreaming. The old press box was purchased by Bobbi Williams for $100 at auction from the Picher High School. The new press box cost over $181,000.