Vikings may have made first hooked rugs

No one is sure who made the first hooked rugs, but most historians think it was the Vikings. We do know that in the early 19th century, floormats were made in the United States from 9-inch-long pieces of yarn leftover from machines that made rugs.

Pray for one another so you may be healed

James 5:16 states that its good practice to confess your trespasses one to another and to pray for one another that you may be healed. One translation says “offenses” but both mean, “a falling away from the true faith and worship of Jehovah God.

God’s examples to over come troubling times

What a wonderful world in which to live. The beauty and majesty of God can be seen, and experienced, every moment that a person takes the time to notice (Psalm 19:1-6). Sadly, far too many minutes are spent in vain attempts to find happiness in man-made things (1 John 2:15-17).

Diet can improve outcome of breast cancer

One day, as Abraham Lincoln was walking down the street with his two sons, both of whom were crying, a passerby asked, “What’s the matter with your boys?” Lincoln replied: “Exactly what is wrong with the whole world. I have three walnuts, and each boy wants two.

Not safe to leave gas burning at night

25 Years Ago February 13 -19, 1997 Terry and Brenda Clugston, of Columbus, announce the birth of their daughter, Millicent Lynn, born January 30, 1997 at Freeman Hospital.

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.

Steps to recover from being gaslighted

This is the third and final column on the topic of “Gaslighting”. So what can you do if you realize you are being Gaslighted? The first step in recovering from gaslighting is to commit to breaking the cycle of abuse. Don’t let your abuser derail your plans.

Are essential oils healthy, safe?

Q: I’m looking for ways to feel and sleep better. Could essential oils help? A: That’s a good question with a complicated answer, since the benefits and debits of essential oils depend on what you want to use them for, which ones you use and how you use them.

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.

Man dies while leaping for train

25 Years Ago February 13 -19, 1997 The Autumn Place in Columbus named Clifford Crain as its Valentine King and Laura Davis as its Valentine Queen.