JV wrestling in C’ville mixer

Columbus High School Wrestling sent seven wrestlers to a junior varsity mixer at Coffeyville, Monday. Quinn Lloyd and Cash Romstedt both earned second place finished in groups of four wrestlers from 14 schools. No team scores were kept.

Local Ag Instructor receives national award

One of six agricultural educators nationwide who received the 2023 National Association of Agricultural Educators Teacher Mentor awards. Jacob M. Larison, agricultural educator at Riverton High School was recognized for his exemplary performance and dedication to agricultural education.

Steve Casey retires from District 493

There was tremendous excitement among the students at Park School Wednesday afternoon as the students said good-bye to one of their friends. Custodian Steve Casey was retiring and Wednesday was his last day at the school.

Recognized for his many years

Recognized for his many years of service to the Big Brutus organization, Tom Ward was presented a plaque at the Big Brutus Christmas Party. The award was presented by Jim Lovell, Tom’s wife Carolyn also attended. Ward is a former recipient of Miner’s Lamp award.

Oswego grad mentors students

TRIO STEM Academy visited Kansas City University Medical School in Joplin on Nov. 30.

Voting opens for new Kansas license plates

Starting today, Kansans can vote for their favorite plate among five designs created by Mammoth Creative Co., a Kansas- based marketing firm, in partnership with Kansas Tourism. Voting will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 15.