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Celebrate Save Your Vision Month
Celebrate Save Your Vision Month
March marks the observance of Save Your Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and encouraging proactive steps to preserve our sight. Some of those proactive measures include improving access to eye care, promoting regular eye check-ups and providing resources for people in need. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce extends n invitation to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts at 1538 Fannin St. on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Storybook Rescues, Inc., a not-for-profit animal rescue in Cat Spring, is looking for cat lovers. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
The teacher for sixth and eighth grade at Columbus Junior High, Amanda Opperman, recently received a grant from the Columbus Education Foundation to take her students on a field trip to Nasa Space Station. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
100 trips around the Sun
100 trips around the Sun
County resident reaches major milestone birthday 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
There are many familiar names which surface during our Black History Month Focus. They have not only made history in Colorado County, but their good work has continued to grow and develop even beyond their leadership through the years. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Wreaths Across America honors ‘Flying Tiger Line Flight 739’ with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
Wreaths Across America honors ‘Flying Tiger Line Flight 739’ with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America will pay tribute to the American heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA’s official Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar public library hosting events this week
Weimar public library hosting events this week
Another month is coming to an end 2024. With the end of February and the start of March, it is a slim week of activities at the library. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Who doesn’t like baloney?
Who doesn’t like baloney?
When I was young, my favorite sandwich was the baloney sandwich. Sometimes, with cheese and other things, but most importantly, baloney. I can’t imagine what my childhood would have been like without those bologna sandwiches. Until I went to school, I thought my mother had invented the baloney sandwich. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
It’s Book Fair time at SAS! The Ignatius Book Fair, “Fostering Faith, One Chapter at a Time,” will kick-off after this weekend’s masses.  02/21/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Backyard Poultry event returns to Columbus Tractor Supply
Backyard Poultry event returns to Columbus Tractor Supply
The Columbus Tractor Supply will host a backyard poultry event on Feb. 24, providing customers with the opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting
COLUMBUS – The Office of Emergency management will begin seeking feedback during the public opinion phase of the Hazard Mitigation Plan construction period. After seeking called in and written responses from county residents, the OEM will host a public meeting for residents to learn more about the current plan and to provide feedback. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Beef and Forage Committee to host CEU Educational Event
Beef and Forage Committee to host CEU Educational Event
The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is prepared to host their upcoming Beef and Forage 5-Hour CEU Educational Event scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Black History Banquet and fundraiser to be hosted at CHS
Black History Banquet and fundraiser to be hosted at CHS
Columbus High School will soon play host to a local Black History Banquet to celebrate African Americans and their contributions to the arts and the country. The event is scheduled for March 2 at the Columbus High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
WELLNESS COUNCIL RECEIVES $17,500 IN DONATIONS
02/14/2024 12:00 AM
CES to host registration event for new students
CES to host registration event for new students
Columbus Elementary School will be asking parents of new pre-k and kindergarten students to bring their required documents to the school for a registration event at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen