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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.

Holiday treats cause sugary overload

I just found out what woke meant. I thought it was somebody who had insomnia and couldn’t sleep. It makes me wonder what else I don’t know. Halloween is acoming.

Halloween is just a few days away

Where have the first 10 months of 2022 gone? Time seems to pass so quickly and now we are getting ready to celebrate Halloween in just a few days. When I was growing up, like so many kids on the farm, dressing up in costume and trick and treating was something we didn’t usually get to do.

Late 1800 discovery of germ theory

As a lover of the history of science and medicine, one of my favorite topics to read and learn about is the discovery of germ theory.

Girls volleyball squad ends season with win

25 Years Ago October 23 - 29, 1997 The Columbus Unified High School freshman girls’ volleyball squad closed out its season with a win over Independence in three games. Jill York led CUHS with 16 points, four aces and 1 kill.

Children of Israel had a choice to make

Pastor’s Thoughts What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 When the children of Israel were let go out of Egypt, and they came to the Red sea, they had a choice.

Mini football teams celebrate big victory

25 Years Ago October 16 - 22, 1997 After two tough games, the Columbus Gold fifth and sixth grade mini football team was able to pull an easy victory from Riverton with a score of 32-0.

Allowing negativity is overwhelming

The Beginning of Knowledge Poor Judas. Here was a man who, full of remorse and regret, simply could not deal with the consequences of his own actions. Instead of repenting and doing what was necessary to be free from guilt, he allowed the negativity to be overwhelming (Matthew 27:3-5).

Make plans now for safe Halloween

Kids are starting to get excited for upcoming Halloween activities, which makes this a great time for parents to start making plans on how to make sure it’s a fun and safe time for area children.