Senior Babe Ruth squad has good weekend

25 Years Ago June 11 - 17, 1998 It was a successful weekend of play for the Columbus Senior Babe Ruth baseball squad. Jason Zwahlen pitched a two-hit shutout and struck out eight batters in the game against Pittsburg which ended with a score of 12-0.

Heat of summer is arriving, it’s time for harvest

My, how time flies. The heat of summer has arrived, and the wheat harvest has begun in earnest. Anyone who has observed a combine being operated on a windy day knows that there is a great amount of dust and debris that is discharged.

Jesus leads in victory, he is hope

Pastor’s Thoughts There is a verse in Psalm 7 that is simple but powerful. Verse 10 says, “My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart.” Notice the capital “W” on the word “Who.” Who is it that saves? Who is it that delivers us from our enemies and rescues us?

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Two Columbus banks agree to merge

25 Years Ago June 11 - 17, 1998 Wesley Houser, Columbus State Bank president, announced that Columbus Bancshares, Inc., the parent of Columbus State Bank, and Commerce Bancshares, Inc. have agreed to merge.

Primary, deciduous, baby teeth, do they matter?

In a single word, yes. Our first teeth are important in so many ways. They require just as much attention and love as our permanent teeth. Not to mention that beginning with good habits is the best way for anyone to maintain those healthy habits.

Do you know why there is a Flag Day?

How many of you reading this column really understand what “Flag Day” is? Why and for how long has Flag Day been recognized in America? When I checked the monthly calendars I received for 2023, I found some had noted Flag Day on them and some had not?

Kansas Legislative hotline

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Windbreaks have a great number of applications

Windbreaks have a great number of applications, from protecting cattle during the winter, keeping crop fields from blowing over, providing protection for gardens, and even improving the energy efficiency of a house.