Match Day planned for Community Foundation

Nine years ago, on National Giving Tuesday, philanthropy in Southeast Kansas changed when the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) hosted its inaugural Match Day event.Thanks to strong community support each year, cumulatively, Match Day has raised over $1.5 million for area nonprofit...

Annual Cookie Walk planned at Christian Church

Alerting all cookie monsters.

Kansas DOT recognizes employees for service

The Kansas Department of Transportation recognizes employees celebrating state service anniversaries in December.

Mercy Auxiliary hears update on new therapist

An update on hospital happenings was presented to the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary at their November meeting.Angie Saporito, hospital administrator, told the group the hospital used to have to share a physical therapist, but no more, because, they have hired their own full time PT.

Silent auction items needed for benefit

A chili feed benefit and silent auction is planned for the Atkinson family December 2. The benefit will be held at the 4-H Building located at 124 W. Country Rd. in Columbus from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Matthew Atkinson died as a result of a vehicle accident October 19.

Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, November 25 at 4 p.m.Nancy Lynn Babbitt, 40, Webb City, Mo., is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of maximum speed; 38 miles per hour in a 20 mile per hour zone.Steven Ray Berry,...

CALENDAR

FRIDAYNOVEMBER 22, 2024Friday, November 22•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, November 23•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, November 24•Attend...

Two community services planned Sunday

Two annual Thanksgiving Community services are to be held Sunday evening.The Columbus Area Community Churches will hold their Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 24 at 6 p.m. at the Columbus Christian Center at 1001 East Merle Evans Drive in Columbus.Pastor Jim Lewis from Columbus...