Commentary

The question is, ‘who can be saved?’

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The question is, ‘who can be saved?’

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Read Luke 18:18-30 Have you ever wondered if you were truly saved or not? I mean, I have struggled with this a lot in the past. As a kid, at every Christian concert I would attend, I would not hesitate to go to the altar call when they gave the gospel message. I wasn’t sure of my own salvation.

Alt Text for ImageStorms of life become overwhelming

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Storms of life become overwhelming

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Friday, October 27, 2023

The Beginning of Knowledge Occasionally, the storms of life grow so powerful that they become overwhelming. Whenever a person has no support system, they might even feel as though they are drowning. At times, the individual who is just trying to survive will in desperation turn to Jesus.

Sheriff’s office encourages a safe Halloween

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Sheriff’s office encourages a safe Halloween

News Staff

Friday, October 27, 2023

With Halloween fast approaching, I wants to remind parents of some safety tips, which can help ensure it is a fun and safe time for all area children.

Prominent Civil War battles in area

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Prominent Civil War battles in area

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

When people here in Kansas think of Civil War battles, I think most tend to think of the major battles we heard about growing up which included Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg and other big battles in the northeast, east coast, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana to mention a few.

Important to see eye doctor regularly

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Important to see eye doctor regularly

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

If you ever played baseball, you may have been told to “keep your eye on the ball.” When batting, a baseball player is taught to watch the ball the entire time from when it leaves the pitcher’s hand to when, hopefully, their bat smacks the ball for a hit.

There still time to plant spring flowering bulbs

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There still time to plant spring flowering bulbs

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

If you haven’t gotten bulbs in the ground yet, don’t despair. As long as the soil temperature stays above 40 degrees F roots still have time to develop. This means you should still have success if you plant bulbs into early November.

Columbus Community building gets new sign

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Columbus Community building gets new sign

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

25 Years Ago October 22 - 28, 1998 Warren and Virginia Smith Lagle, of Columbus, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on October 19. The couple have one son, Buddy Lagle of Columbus.

Take opportunity to talk about dangers of drug use

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Take opportunity to talk about dangers of drug use

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Red Ribbon week is celebrated each year in the United States from October 23 to October 31, which presents us with another opportunity to talk with children about the dangers of drug use. Throughout the week many of our area schools will be re-enforcing those important drug free messages.

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Legislative hotline

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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 1-800-4323924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Are you eating healthy meals?

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Are you eating healthy meals?

The You Docs By Dr. Michael Roizen, M.d.

Friday, October 20, 2023

About half of you say you’re actively trying to eat more healthfully -- and that’s great. But if that’s the case, why are fully 70 percent of adults still overweight or obese? The answer may be in folks’ snacking habits.

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