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Can you feel the excitement in the air? Things are “hopping” at the Chamber, and we are counting down the days until Magnolia Days Festival 2022 on May 20 and 21 in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus. We are bringing in some of the best talents in the music industry to entertain you, there are more inflatables and activities for the kids than in the past, there will be an 1836 pioneer reenactment (look for it on the lawn of Bold Plumbing at the corner of Travis & Spring Streets), a bigger and better Car Show, Photography Show at the Live Oak Art Center, presentation of the Magnolia Belles, Historic Property Tour on the Chamber’s iconic trolley and more.
Read moreThe Wellness Counsel of Greater Colorado Valley continues to offer monthly, a variety of provider presentations to help educate the public as to what services are is available within the area. At the most recent Behavioral Health Task Force Meeting, MHP SALUD (a new service provider to our county), and CASA both talked about the services they provide; and Loueva Hatfield, M.Ed. of Hatch Learning Habitat, provided an informational presentation on the Autism Spectrum.
Read moreAs election season continues, Colorado County Elections Administrator Rebecka LaCourse says it is important for voters to remember there are two elections in May.
Read moreColorado County Commissioners, at their Apr. 25 meeting, voted to accept a donation of $165,000 from the Behavioral Health Task Force to hire a mental health deputy to be employed through the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office.
Read moreThe Colorado County Fair announced their musical lineup for the 2022 Colorado County Fair.
Read moreSunny skies served as a bright canvas for a special day in Columbus Saturday, Apr. 23, as two citizens were recognized at MidTown Park.
Read moreSpringtime means festivals in Colorado County. The Gedenke! Festival in Weimar is set for Mother’s Day weekend, May 6 and 7.
Read moreColumbus Garden Club will host their annual plant and bake sale at Brookshire Brothers in Columbus Saturday, Apr. 30 at 8 a.m. Stop by and talk plants and gardening with the garden club ladies.
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