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.

Legislature hotline

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

Rabbit season opens in Hogspore

Hank Ring, country singer in Nashville, originally from Hogspore, has himself a gal friend. She’s a country singer too. Her name is Lady Sanger. Her latest offering is “All My Giving is Gone.” Rabbit Season in Arkansas starts on September one. Them rabbits are gonna be skittish through Feb 28, 2023.

Scammon kids appear on telethon

25 Years Ago August 28-September 3, 1997 Gary Skahan and Kathy Downs were married August 2, 1997 at their home in rural Columbus. The groom is the son of the late Cliff and Beth Skahan.

Humility, essential ingredient to faithful living

Who is the humblest person that you know? If you said “me”, then maybe the point is being missed. The fact is that Jesus Christ should be the answer to that question.

Columbus Telephone employees install new scoreboard operating cable

25 Years Ago August 21-27, 1997 Carrie Depenbusch, a 1997 graduate business student at Columbus Unified High School, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship by R&R Educational Resources of Seattle, Wash. Carrie will be attending Kansas University this fall.

Satan is the father of lies

Don’t believe him. Satan is a liar, and in fact John 8:44 says he is the father of lies. He told the first lie to Eve in the Garden of Eden when he said, “you will not die.” She did die, spiritually and the perfect, flawless relationship between God and man was broken by the sin of disobedience.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. 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.

Jealous goat does away with Mini Mowey

Junior Bickum’s robot lawn mower, Mini Mowey, is no more. The goat that he let chew grass in the backyard and beyond, got loose and butted little Mini Mowey last night while he was sleeping in his charger. The goat was jealous cause Junior let Mowey cut the front yard.

Remember the health of your brain

There isn’t anyone that I know that doesn’t know of one or more people who have suffered or are currently dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. This dreaded disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States as well as other countries.