Jesus’ works show His divinity

From the Pastor’s PenRead Mark 2:1-12; Matthew 9:1-8; and Luke 5:17-26Last week, we saw that Jesus explicitly declared that He was God in the flesh. He was Yahweh. We observed that Jesus did this by proclaiming it during His trial before the Sanhedrin and the high priest.

Local youths place in state track final

25 Years Ago July 27 - August 2, 2000Local youths, Brian Simpson and Blake Parsons, competed and placed in the Hershey’s Track and Field State finals in Emporia.Joe, Julie, Regan and Ryan Dodd of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, announce the birth of their son and brother on June 29, 2000.

Sunglasses help protect eye health

Not to throw shade on you, but if you’re not wearing sunglasses, your eye health is not “made in the shade.” That’s because sunglasses protect your eyes, and eyelids, from the damage that ultraviolet (UV) sunlight can do to them.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago July 27 - August 2, 2000Jennifer Steinbach was the senior champion in showmanship and Ira Moore was the reserve champion at the 4-H Dog Show at the Cherokee County Fair. Intermediate champions were Lauren Peterson and Jacey Westervelt.

Physical therapy can help with dizziness

Have you ever stood up too quickly and felt the room spin? Or rolled over in bed and suddenly felt like you were on a merry go round you didn’t ask to ride? Maybe you’ve started to notice you feel a little unsteady when walking or need to hold onto furniture “just in case.

Fairs support family time, community

Last week I covered a little about the Cherokee and Neosho County Fair history and this week I will conclude with the rest of Neosho and then Crawford County.

Kansas Legislative Hotline

Information about the 2025 Kansas Legislature and legislative session is only an email, online chat or phone call away on the Legislative Hotline for Kansans, 1-800-432-3924.

Healthy eating helps entire body

Q: I’m trying to improve my nutrition, but it’s not easy. Can you help me feel more motivated, please? -- Jenny T.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago July 20 - 26, 2000The Cherokee County 4-H livestock judgers, Jake Hildebrandt, Jennifer Steinbach, Hank Hildebrandt, Josie Hall and Kala Harrington attended the judging contest in Yates Center.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:I’m a fan of Columbus, and I’ve never beenthere.Recently, I was designated as the Columbus team host in the Cal Ripken 10U State Baseball Tournament in Hillsboro. As the Bible says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.