Rare tick borne illness found in area

A rare tick-borne illness know as Heartland Virus Disease (Heartland) has been identified by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Crawford County Health Department in a Crawford County resident.

Cherokee County Commissioners June 5, meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Praise the Lord according to His righteousness

Pastor’s Thoughts I have good news. Praising God is easy. Psalm 7:17 says, “I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

Baby contest winner crowned

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago June 4 - 10, 1998 Alyssa Jane Wade, one-year-old daughter of Andrew and Michelle Wade of Baxter Springs, was crowned Beta Sigma Phi’s Beautiful Baby at Galena Days.

Girard objects to water story

Editors Note: The following letter was sent to the News-Report about a story appearing in the paper. Though letters to the editor are usually limited to 300 words. However, due to the impact water resources and costs affect everyone Mr. Brooks comments are being printed in full unedited.

Fool isn’t always a negative status

The Beginning of Knowledge English is a funny language. Often, a single word can have multiple meanings. Fall can be a particular time of the year but could, when used differently, indicate a sudden downward motion. This variable usage also applies to the word “fool.

Does midwestern politeness get in your way?

Midwest Culture is unique. We “America’s Heartlanders” are known for our outdoor hobbies, farming, winter survival strategies, hard work and country living. We are also known for our politeness.

Have you ever heard of a brass rubbing?

Back in the mid 1980s I was secretary of the National Association of Extension Home Economists. Our president, June Taylor was from North Carolina. When her presidential term was up, she presented each of the officers with a special gift. It was a small brass rubbing.

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.

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.