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Same school for 50 years

Ending her teaching career after 50-years in the same place, retiring for the second time and teaching the grandchildren of her former students leaves Vicki filled with memories. Pointing to a plaque on her desk with a Dr. Suess quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Golf, baseball, softball teams to state

Golf, baseball, softball teams to state

Golf, baseball, softball teams to state

Members of the Lady Titan Softball Team who had just clinched the Kansas Class 3A Regional Championship on their home field and the Titan Golf Team who earned a trip to the Kansas Class 3A State Championship with a runner-up finish at the 3A Regional Tournament in Caney, Monday, converged on the...
Graduation!

Graduation!

Graduation!

The graduation season will come to a close as the final three graduation programs will be held this week-end.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, May 22 9 a.m. – Arvest Bank, successor in interest by Merger to Ar vs. Mark R. Thompson, (Estate), dismissal, (civil) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Heather Jo Cobb vs. John David Cobb, final hearing, (domestic) 9:30 a.m. – In the Matter of...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Max William Ashworth, 48, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated battery, criminal threat and criminal use of weapons and is being held without bail.

Pryor is retiring from city council

With elections just around the corner, Columbus City Council member Tom Pryor has announced that he will not seek reelection to his Ward 3 seat or accept any appointment to the city council.
Make the most of Chamber membership

Make the most of Chamber membership

Make the most of Chamber membership

Not sure if your business is receiving all the benefits of your Chamber membership? Take a look at the list below and place a check next to the programs/ events in which your business participates. You may be surprised at the opportunities you’re missing.

All school reunion rapidly approaching

Have you registered for the upcoming all school reunion, June 30, July 1 and 2? At present, the committee has registered over 150 alumni who are planning on attending – coming from all over the country. This reunion is for all Columbus High School alumni.
Guest accommodations available locally

Guest accommodations available locally

Guest accommodations available locally

Will you be hosting out of town guests during the year? Don’t have space for them? Don’t send them out of town. Here are some event locations in and around Columbus.

Tourism is economic development

Tourism is Economic Development, although many people do not look at it in that way. Many of our local businesses are dependent on tourism, it keeps their business doors open. The average visitor to the community will spend $150 per day (hotel, food, gas).