Mistletoe has an interesting history

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. Because Thanksgiving was so late this year, December 1st arrived just a few days later. One of the things many people enjoy are the many Christmas shows on TV during this time of year.

Old garden seeds can still be viable

Garden To-Do Cover strawberry plants with mulch so they don’t heave out of the ground this winter.Using Old Garden SeedSeeds typically remain viable for about three years if kept in cool, dark, dry conditions though there are exceptions.

Antiques & Collecting

Some antique arts fade in popularity but are never truly lost. Embroidery is one of them. There are surviving examples of embroidered fabric that date back thousands of years. There is even evidence that Cro-Magnons practiced embroidery.

Virgin birth allowed Jesus to save mankind

Read Matthew 1:18-25You don’t have to look too far or dig too deeply to find cynics, skeptics, and unbelievers alike who attempt to discredit the virgin birth of Jesus. For some of us reading this right now, this is a possible doubt, if not a question, we have.

Horse hitch winners announced

25 Years Ago December 1 - 7, 1999The horse hitch winners in the Columbus Christmas Parade were Jack Cossairt, first, and Galen Zook, second. Winning the pony division was Mrs. Charles McColm.Nine Lady Titans chipped in points as the Titans demolished Riverton 54-11 on the Rams court.

Rejoice; He came to pay for all sin

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchCo-written by Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President, The Lutheran Church Missouri SynodWhen was the last time you felt like rejoicing? In society today, we don’t always feel like we have a lot to celebrate.

Heart important to spiritual well-being

The Beginning of KnowledgeEveryone has a heart. It is a very important organ within the entire human physiological system. It performs a critical function, supporting the entire body with the flow of blood.

Columbus Public Library Hours

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.

Brilliant doctors often also great artists

Literature classes worldwide study Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), a great innovator of the short story. He wrote closely observed and deeply empathic slices-of-life with a great sense of humor, but the Russian-Lit-class-version of Dr. Chekhov often overlooks the vitality of his work in the theater.

Horses of Hope presents dinner play

25 Years Ago December 1 - 7, 1999Columbus Lions Club members participating in the ELF Christmas program are Jim Richards, president, Drew Richards and Richard Lloyd, member and president of the Commerce Bank.