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.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

History of the Hook Lighthouse

I hope everyone had a good St. Patrick’s weekend although it was more than a little chilly. Checking the weather in Ireland where our friends live I found their temperatures this week are just about the same as ours.

Advocacy group recognizes businesses

25 Years Ago March 19 - 25, 1998 Ed Reynolds, of the Columbus Advocacy Group, presented certificates of recognition to various businesses for meeting the needs of the disabled community. An award was given to Jim Dahmen, manager of the Columbus Telephone Co.

Family, friends, community support helpful

Before my junior year in high school, I returned from a Boy Scout canoeing trip to discover my sister had been killed in a car crash.

Hogspore Notions winner in annual beauty pageant Hogspore News

Hogspore Notions and Sundries is real busy. Sometimes there’s a line of two customers at the register. This means that the Annual Beauty Pageant is coming this Saturday night.

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.

Pianists attend KFMC festival

25 Years Ago March 12 - 18, 1998 Scotty Jorden, longtime Columbus resident, received two certificates of appreciation and several mementos from the Lions Club and Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Making the presentation were Lions Club members Richard Lloyd and Ron Johnson.

Teachings meant to help see God’s worth

The Beginning of Knowledge “Look at what I’ve got.” These words are expressed in joy and delight whenever something that is considered valuable is discovered. Imagine a young child finding a beautiful flower in the field.

Taking your second chances to heart

Jill A. Davis, a writer for the original “David Letterman Show,” who went on to become a bestselling novelist, points out that, “Second chances do come your way. Like trains, they arrive and depart regularly. Recognizing the ones that matter is the trick.