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Curl up with the best book, the Bible

Curl up with the best book, the Bible

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Curl up with the best book, the Bible

News Staff
Friday, October 14, 2022
The Beginning of Knowledge There is nothing like sitting down and relaxing. Quiet time is great, and one way for it to be even better is to take advantage of the opportunity to curl up with a good book.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Friday, October 14, 2022
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.
Kids mental illness rising last decade

Kids mental illness rising last decade

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Kids mental illness rising last decade

Bydebra Johnston, Md
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
It’s tempting to blame the pandemic for the dizzying rates of mental health concerns among American teens. We are all familiar with the impact Covid is having on our lives, and the disruption it continues to cause in the lives of young people.
Time to clean out those closets, shelves

Time to clean out those closets, shelves

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Time to clean out those closets, shelves

News Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Fall and cooler temperatures often get us in a cleaning mood. For many it means fall clean up or maybe we could say fall clean out. Many cities have a week where they pick up at curbside, what people have decided they no longer want or need.
Locals to Miss Columbus USA

Locals to Miss Columbus USA

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Locals to Miss Columbus USA

News Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
25 Years Ago October 9 - 15, 1997 Amanda Jones, Miss Columbus 1997, left for Columbus, Ohio where she will be one of the contestants participating in the Miss Columbus U.S.A. Pageant.
Be kind hearted when reaching

Be kind hearted when reaching

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Be kind hearted when reaching out

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
The Beginning of Knowledge It seems, long ago, that there were almost as many remedies as there were ailments.
Titan defense shuts down Lions

Titan defense shuts down Lions

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Titan defense shuts down Lions

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago October 2 - 8, 1997 Carrie Anne Fitch and Orion Travis Roller exchanged wedding vows on June 7, 1997 at the First Christian Church in Baxter Springs.
Just plain good, sound wisdom

Just plain good, sound wisdom

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Just plain good, sound wisdom

Pastor Cheri Mccamey
Friday, October 7, 2022
Pastor’s Thoughts Happier days and sunny paths are the favorite. I have traveled a lot in my life and experienced many harrowing events on the road. On my way back from Springfield, Mo. I ran into a sudden rainstorm with hail.

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Kansas Legislature hotline

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
The Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legisla-ture, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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