Tips to preventicy fall injury

Notes from the County Health Director Winter has finally arrived in Southeast Kansas, bringing with it a variety of precipitation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ice and snow increases the risk of falling and each year an estimated 1 million U.S.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

10 year old boy saves his friend’s life

25 Years Ago January 7-13, 1999 The two varsity Titan basketball squads ran into a very tough opponent in that of Seneca in make-up games. The girls suffered their first loss of the season, as they went down 77-62, and the boys lost their fifth game going down 84-55.

Bible guides in search for answers

The Beginning of Knowledge It is so good to be able to think things through and come to a sensible conclusion. The lack of the ability to reach the proper mental results can lead to confusion.

Jesus calls us to follow him

Read Matthew 4:17-22 Do you remember that first time you tried out for a sport; a role in a play; for the band or choir; or your first career position? Maybe you, like me, did not think you would get to have the career you felt drawn to.

Sheriff offers winter weather tips

Message from the Sheriff With weather experts predicting bitterly cold temperatures late this weekend and into early next week, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves is encouraging residents to be prepared so they can help stay safe.

Pasteurization has great benefits

My father-in-law is a farmer. He grew up on the family farm in southwest Minnesota, where his dad grew up, too. Blessed by fertile soil, the farm has provided for the family for several generations.

Get your traveling bags packed

Get your traveling bags packed. A May trip might be just what your are looking for especially this week. As we watch the weather forecast for this cold January week, it is somewhat comforting to know warmer days will be with us in a few months.

American Legion hosts charity ball

25 Years Ago January 7 - 13, 1999 Even the cold weather doesn’t stop Ai Leonard and his crew from getting their work done. Mr. Leonard and his crew are replacing the old tin roof on the storage barn of the Columbus Grain Storage on Walnut Street.

Gov. proposes $1billion tax cut

a bipartisan group of two dozen state legislators Monday proposed a $1 billion, three-year tax reform bill designed to provide every Kansan relief by reducing income, sales and property taxes.