Steadfastness, living in forgiveness of the cross

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Is John the Baptist doubting Jesus? This is a debate among Christians. Would John really be struggling and actually considering that Jesus might not be the Christ? Many would say, “yes”. John is still a sinner.

Tots crowned at Riverton tree lighting

25 Years Ago December 11 - 17, 1997 Tots were crowned at the lighting of the Christmas tree in Riverton. Little Mr. Jingle Bells was Isaac Culley, 18-month-old son of Bill and Kerri Culley of Galena.

Documentation of museum donations important

One would think after being here 20 plus years I would know everything that we have in the museum. Believe me, I don’t. We still have artifacts that were given in the 1960s, when the museum was in the basement of the library.

Two sides of humanity in medicine

Merriam-Webster defines humanity as “compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition.” It is also defined as “the quality or condition of being human.” The first definition is what people want in a health care provider.

Take time to share a cup of tea

Christmas is just around the corner and my are we busy. Christmas luncheons, dinners, writing Christmas cards, baking those special holiday favorites that have become family traditions and of course we can’t forget last minute shopping and then gift wrapping and the list just goes on and on.

Aring fitted with an anti-bark collar

Hank Aring is back in town. Hank’s real name is Ober Flow, brother of Ebben Flow who works for the water department here. Hank Aring is Ober’s stage name in Nashville. Hank come back to Hogspore to repair his voice that he lost on a six-month country music tour.

Golden Apple awards announced

25 Years Ago December 11 - 17, 1997 Nominees for the 1998 Golden Apple Awards were announced at the meeting of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce board of directors meeting.

Jesus Christ son of God is born

The Beginning of Knowledge In the divinely inspired words of Isaiah, a particular verse attracts the reader’s attention (Isaiah 9:6).

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