Titan Fitness

Editors note: In an attempt to give Chamber of Commerce members an idea of the quality of nominations for business of the year awards they will be published over the next few issues.Why does this business deserve the award?Titan Fitness is a 24 hour fitness center that offers many different things...

Bowler’s Boulevard

I would like to nominate Bowler’s Boulevard for the Chamber Business of the Year award.They have remodeled the bowling center and added bowling leagues, as well as restaurant/bar options that have been extremely popular.The bowling leagues are a lot of fun for all ages and have brought people in...

Apple Market

I would like to nominate Apple Market/G&W Foods grocery store for Business of the Year. I am very thankful to have a grocery store here in Columbus.The staff is friendly. I appreciate receiving the senior discount when I shop on Wednesdays.

Evan’s Drug

We would like to nominate Evan’s Drug, Inc. for Business of the Year. Evan’s Drug supports the community in many ways all through the year.My family is thankful to have this pharmacy in our town. We pick up our monthly prescriptions using the drive through.

Auxiliary learns of new doctor

It was announced by Angie Saporito at the March 19 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary, a new Doctor will be joining Columbus Mercy.

Commissioners meeting minutes for March 4, 2024

ConveneChairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Dylan Matthew Kreiger, 31, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of defacing identification marks on a firearm, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs and possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain...

Marion County Record sues officials

The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the raid last year of the newspaper office and publishers’ home, accusing the “co-conspirators” of seeking revenge for unfavorable news coverage through falsified and invalid...

The annual Columbus Chamber of Commerce

The annual Columbus Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award was presented to Apple Market during the Chamber’s annual dinner meeting at the State Theatre Event Center. Receiving the award from Chamber Treasurer Sonja Duley was Kristy Jameson.