Nominate now for Chris Award

There is one week left to nominate a resident of our area for the Chris Award. Every year, after the announcement of the winner, the Chamber hears “we should have nominated so and so”. If a person is not nominated, they can’t be the recipient.

Recommend a 2023 ‘Business of the Year’

The Columbus Chamber will once again be awarding a “2023 Business of the Year” award. Nominations are accepted from the public and are due in the Chamber office by noon Tuesday, February 13.

Chamber gift certificates available for Christmas

Christmas is just a few short days away - do you have all your shopping done? Have you stopped in at local retailers to see what they have to offer and checked out some of their unique items? If you are still not sure of what to give as a gift – why not a Columbus Gift Certificate?

Drug court established in 11th Judicial District

Establishment of a Drug (Treatment) Court in the 11th Judicial District composed of Crawford, Cherokee and Labette Counties is moving forward with the recent hiring of a Specialty Court program coordinator by the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK).

Cherokee County Jail Report

Dwight Lee Allen, 56, was arrested Monday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of distribution of certain stimulants, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and on a warrant and is being held without bail.

Goal setting for a better lifestyle

It’s hard to believe that a new year is just around the corner. A new year means that we have a new start, 365 days, to plan, execute, and crush our goals. This can all be very exciting, but it’s okay if it also feels very overwhelming. You might be saying, “I don’t even know where to start.”.

Area Accident Report

A two-vehicle accident occurred December 8 at approximately 4:58 p.m. A 2023 Chevrolet driven by Gudrun G. Hale, 70, Columbus, was turning north onto High School from West Maple. A 2002 Ford driven by David Myers, 77, Cherokee, was traveling straight from South High School to North High School.

Music boxes on display for December

Last month I never knew what to expect when I came into the building. Well, things were a lot different this month. The lights all came on, no birds in the building, at least no live birds for us to chase out. In other words, nothing exciting happened.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

December 19 Wayne and Juanita Dobkins Vernon and Lee Ann Handshy Clark and Jeanna Zahm December 20 Larry and Dian Dunnick Bud and Karen Robison December 21 Cliff and Loraine Lutz

Titans of the Week

The Columbus Lady Titan Wrestling Team won the 2023 Columbus Varsity Girls Duals Tournament, Friday night, in comeback fashion. They are being recognized as Titans of the Week. The Columbus Girls won two of three pool play duals taking wins over Humboldt, 46-24 and Coffeyville, 48-30.