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Christmas tree has words of wisdom

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Christmas tree has words of wisdom

Lois Carlson Ksu Emeritus

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Thanksgiving has come and gone and now our thoughts turn to Christmas and all of the school Christmas programs, parties, shopping, Christmas cards to send and planning family gatherings. Then there is the putting up of the Christmas tree, a tradition that goes back many centuries.

Preparing roses, strawberries for winter

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Preparing roses, strawberries for winter

Garden Talk

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Garden To-Do• Drain hoses and irrigation systems before winter• Fertilize cool-season lawns• Dig and store tender bulbs after leaves are browned by frost• Water landscape plants, as needed, before winter• Plant spring-flowering bulbsWinterizing RosesAlthough most shrub roses are hardy through...

J.L. Johnson named Innovator of the Year

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J.L. Johnson named Innovator of the Year

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

25 Years Ago Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2000Jack L. “J. L.” Johnson, a 1994 Columbus Unified High School graduate, was named Innovator of the Year by Johnson Controls, Inc. of Holland, Michigan. He is the son of Jack and Carla Johnson of Columbus.

Jesus’ light available to all who seek Him

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Jesus’ light available to all who seek Him

Allen Fischgrabe

Friday, November 28, 2025

The Beginning of KnowledgeHistory books emphasize a time period commonly referred to as the “dark ages.” From the fourth century A.D. until around 1400, the majority of citizens did not have access to formal education.

Advent is about waiting for Christ to come

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Advent is about waiting for Christ to come

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church

Friday, November 28, 2025

From the Pastor’s PenRead Hebrews 11:1-7 Advent is once again becoming a popular season for many Christians. It started in the fourth and fifth centuries AD. It was a time dedicated to waiting for Christ’s arrival and self-examination. Participants would fast and stay penitent.

Wrights compete at rabbit convention

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Wrights compete at rabbit convention

News Staff

Friday, November 28, 2025

25 Years Ago November 23 - 29, 2000Gail, Kathy, Jason and Amanda Wright, of Columbus, attended the American Rabbit Breeders Association Annual National Convention at Columbus, Ohio. Jason Wright entered the photography competition and was named the national champion for his photograph.

Life expectancy rate can be increased

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Life expectancy rate can be increased

News Staff

Friday, November 28, 2025

Dr. Michael RoizenLife expectancy rate gain slowing downDid you know that folks born in 1900 could expect to live an average of 47.3 years, but if you were born in 2000, that increased to an amazing 76.6 years?

Crossland builds addition to office

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Crossland builds addition to office

Ella Buzzard & Marilyn Schmitt

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago November 23 - 29, 2000The featured 4-H’er is Bill Green, 11, son of Richard and Julie Green of rural Columbus. He is a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H Club.

Holiday time for connecting with family

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Holiday time for connecting with family

Lois Carlson

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Holiday time is here once again and my how this special time of year has changed over the years. Due to the increased seemingly need to make more and more money, some of our traditional values have changed.The stores go from 4th of July to Halloween in a short time.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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.

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