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.

Allen accepts undersheriff post

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago May 21- 27, 1998 Gary Allen, former chief of the Baxter Springs Police Department, has accepted the position of undersheriff of Cherokee County.

Mothers struggle with disobedience

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church A great struggle for mothers is the disobedience of their children. In our Gospel reading, Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments”. Your mother probably thought these words as well. “If you love me, why don’t you do what I say?

Come to Jesus as children

Pastor’s Thoughts We had just finished our Vacation Bible School one summer, and the theme was the Armor of God. We had studied each piece of the seven pieces of armor and the theme song was stuck in our heads for weeks.

God is full of compassion, essential for healing

The Beginning of Knowledge A pair of binoculars can come in handy from time to time. However, no one needs them to recognize the fact that the world today is in poor health. Not just the environment, with its pollution and mismanagement, but also the state of humanity.

Councilman won’t seek reelection

Dear Editor: To the Registered Voters of the City of Columbus, third Ward For the following reasons I will not seek re-election or any appointment as your Councilman from the third Ward.

Luton takes top academic honors

25 Years Ago May 14 - 20, 1998 Jeffrey Alan Luton, son of Doug and Cherie Luton, took top academic honors for the class of 1998 at Riverton High School. The salutatorian is Aaron Hight, son of Cindy and Steve Hight.

The gift of a kidney donation

Jill Kruse, DO The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available.

May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day

Message from the Sheriff Across our nation, flags were flying at halfstaff as we honored the service and ultimate sacrifices made by courageous men and women who have died while serving their communities. Since 1962, when President John F.

All phones use shortcut icons, symbols

This program year, members of the Kansas Association Family Community Education program through the Co-Operative Extension Service are studying an informative lesson entitled, “What’s On Your Device”. Last week I gave a brief overview of the history of technology communication.