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Gerardo and Tammy Aguilar are the recipients of the Columbus Garden Club Yard of the Month for August. The yard, located at 720 Houston Street, includes beautiful phlox, vincas and many other plants.
Read moreColumbus Community Hospital, 110 Shult Drive, received the Columbus Garden Club Community Beautification Award for the month of August. The front of the hospital is enhanced by pink knock out roses and three beautiful pink crepe myrtle trees. Courtesy
Read moreYou would not believe all the rumors we hear at the Chamber of Commerce. We’ve heard them all. Some of them have pockets of truth. Others are blatantly false. But if you’ve heard the one about Billy Kahn retiring, it turns out to be true. So let me tell you all about it. First off, you need to know that I love working at the Chamber of Commerce. I have been so fortunate to be entrusted with this job for more than four years now. It’s been an honor and a privilege. I have met so many incredible people. I’ve had the opportunity to work in alliance with a variety of amazing businesses, strategic partners and organizations not only here in Columbus, but throughout the state as well.
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Read moreThe deadline for contestants to enter the 2021 Colorado County Fair pageants (Little Mister, Little Miss, Junior Miss) is Friday, Aug. 27.
Read moreThe number of active COVID cases in Colorado County is estimated to be 116, according to DSHS. The number of confirmed cases for the county is now at 1,718, probable cases are at about 380 and there have been 34 COVID-related fatalities. An estimated 1,955 Colorado County citizens are reported to have recovered from COVID.
Read moreEditor’s note: John Kasper, owner of Kasper’s Meat Market in Weimar, passed away Aug. 19 at the age of 89. Kasper’s Meat Market celebrated their 100th year in business in 2017, and Citizen Editor Alesia Woolridge interviewed Kasper and two of his children for a feature article. To honor Kasper’s life and professional and philanthropic contributions, The Citizen is republishing the article. Kasper’s obituary can be found on page 20 of this edition of The Citizen.
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