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The Knights of Columbus Council No. 2153 sponsored the annual Substance Abuse and Awareness poster contest. Winners were: Victoria Sherwood, Emma Koeth, Adela Rubio, and Lily Berger. Pictured from left: Mike Koeth (KC Youth Activities Director), Emma Koeth, Adela Rubio, Victoria Sherwood. Not pictured: Lily Berger. Courtesy I Michelle Koeth
Read moreLong time Columbus Oaks Activity Director Stuart Hill was thanked last week for 26 years of dedication to the residents and facility. Courtesy
Read moreThe Weimar Community Good Friday service will be Friday, Apr. 2 at 12:05 p.m. at the United Church of Christ located at 403 W. Main Street. Area clergy and lay leaders will lead the worship service. All are invited to attend this special opportunity during Holy Week.
Read moreIndustry State Bank participated in the Credit for Life program put on by the Columbus Christian Women’s Organization at Weimar High School Mar. 10. The program had students role-playing the position of a 25-year old adult with a career, salary, and credit score. Based on these things, the students had to go around to each booth that was set up (housing, clothing, transportation, insurance, etc.) and make financial decisions. They then came to us at the Credit Counseling Center to see if they had been successful in their decision making process. The students gained a lot of insight through the program, and ISB was proud to be a part of it. Courtesy
Read moreThe Historical Commission met Mar. 18 and heard a presentation on the community of Prairie Point - later known as Oakland.
Read moreThe Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for members of the next generation of community leaders, to apply for the fourth annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award. Recipient of the award will have the opportunity to become involved in citywide events and represent the community. You will help support and promote business for the advancement of economic vitality and quality of life for the entire community.
Read moreThe Columbus Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to buy their Apr. 9 Shrimp Boil Fundraiser tickets now instead of waiting until the last minute. “We have to place our shrimp order next week,” said Chamber director, Billy Kahn. “So, we need an idea of how many people will be coming. We’d hate to have people show up wanting to buy tickets and having to turn them away if we’re sold out.”
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