Years Ago

25 Years Ago Dec. 31, 1998-Jan. 6, 1999 Doug Gatewood, former Columbus mayor and new state representative, congratulated the new mayor, Anita Davolt. On Gatewood’s resignation, Anita Davolt, president of the Columbus City Council, became mayor and was sworn into office by City Clerk Kay Thomas.

Never judge a book by its cover

The Beginning of Knowledge Never judge a book by its cover. This is a timely piece of advice that has endured through the centuries. First impressions are not always fully accurate. Sometimes, all it takes is to dig a little deeper to see the true content of an individual’s character.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Links between AD, body fat, heart disease

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Three features of Epiphany

From the Pastor’s Pen Read Isaiah 60:17; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12 Tomorrow is the date in the Church calendar known as Epiphany. This word means appearance. In the Western Church, this date celebrates the feast of the Wise Men coming to visit Jesus.

What to do in case of seizure

A seizure can be one of the most frightening things for a family member, friend, or anyone to witness. However, for some people with epilepsy, seizures may be fairly common and not unexpected. Roughly 1 in 10 people may have a seizure at some point in their lifetime.

Have a successful New Year

If you are like most of the people you know, you probably spent the last weekend welcoming the new year, 2024 and for many making those New Year’s Resolutions. Whether or not they will be kept is up to the individual but most go by the wayside by the time summer arrives if not before.

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.

Sheriff confiscates stills, large quantities of mash

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago Dec. 31, 1998--Jan. 6, 1999 Young Curt Zahm is ready to ride into the new year on a bicycle which his great-grandfather, Lester Roark, built at his home east of Columbus. Curt is the son of Larry and Cindy Zahm.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.