Four riders win at horse show

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago January 15 - 21, 1998 Randi Mercer, daughter of Randy and Christy Mercer of Crestline, won champion lead line at the Four State Horse Show.

God intended a singleness of belief

The Beginning of Knowledge It does not take long to find a church building in this country. The landscape is covered with buildings that house various religious organizations. Many of these places of worship identify themselves as being “non-denominational.” But what, exactly, does that term mean?

Hands on treatment within first hour

When I was a young physician, we talked with almost religious zeal about the “Golden Hour.” Early on, this principally focused on the idea that within the first hour after an injury, a patient needed to receive definitive treatment in order to maximize the chances of survival, and recovery.

Wisdom teeth the anchor in chopping center

Dr. Brace Gumm, dentist, came from Bent Fork, Arkansas a few years ago. Bent Fork had a lotta dental problems til the dentist discovered the cause and ran the used silverware salesman out of town. Here’s some advice from him. Dr.

Sights, sounds stored in mind

I find it interesting the sights and sounds we store in our minds without even realizing it. We may not realize it but we all do.

Candidates file for City Council

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago January 15 - 21, 1998 Vicky Bagriwicz, current council member from the fourth ward, and Grant Spieth, current third ward representative, filed as candidates for re-election to the Columbus City Council.

Faith is a journey, not a destination

Pastor’s Thoughts How many of you have heard the quote, “Life is a journey, not a destination?” Well, I’d like to say, “Faith is a journey, not a destination.” Selah…. Pause and think of that. Seemingly Faith is something we walk towards like a light at the end of a dark tunnel.

A sheep or a goat, which are you?

The Beginning of Knowledge God is awesome. The world that He created is so wonderful and magnificent (Psalm 19:1). The many types of creatures that inhabit the earth are both diverse and complex.

Kansas Legislature 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

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