Orrery models position, motion of planets

Solar eclipses, like the one over North America on April 8, have fascinated observers for thousands of years. The Maya of Mesoamerica used their astronomical observations to predict eclipses.

Managing pain can be difficult

There is an old joke where a man walks into his doctor’s office and says, “Doc, it hurts every time I do this. What should I do? To which the doctor replies, “Simple, don’t do that.” While the advice seems trite and maybe even insulting, like most jokes, there is some truth in it.

New bank opens in Columbus

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago April 7 - 13, 1999A ribbon cutting was held at the new Exchange State Bank in Columbus to welcome the firm to the Columbus business community.

Baking soda has many home uses

Last week I shared with you one of the oldest companies in the United States, Arm and Hammer, makers of one of the oldest and most economical workhorses in our homes.

Fruit trees, cauliflower, tomato care

Fertilizing Fruit TreesBefore applying fertilizer in the spring, a soil test should be completed if one hasn’t been done for several years. The best time to fertilize established fruit trees is when they enter the bloom period.

Jesus commands us to love one another

What is a Christian? Many believe they are one. But being a Christian isn’t attending church, reading, or studying the Bible, listening to worship music, or serving others. It’s not about being self-righteous, having the moral high ground, or voting a particular way.

Prayer helps us to connect with God

The Beginning of KnowledgeWhen things get tough, the old saying goes, the tough get going. True indeed, but even more so, one thing is certain: the tough will first take the time to pray. No one disregards the value of prayer.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Local woman named Kansas Master Teacher

25 Years Ago March 31 - April 6, 1999It was a battle of two first year coaches as Titan Head Coach Kraig Schenker and his baseball team played host to Girard, beating the Trojans 4-0 in the first game and 11-3 in the second game.

Joint replacement may be helpful

As a general internist who does primary care for adult and elderly patients, I talk to patients a lot about arthritis and joint replacement surgery. This type of surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of elective surgery done in the United States.