Jesus comforts those who mourn

Read Psalm 147:3; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 5:4; Matthew 11:28-30; John 14:27; and Revelation 21:4There are many statistics out there, and they’re on many things. One that is always correct is death. One out of every one person will pass.Lately, we have been struggling with loss in our community.

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.

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago January 19 - 25, 2000A group of fifth grade Columbus girls traveled to Baxter Springs and took first place in the Field of Dreams Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament.

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago January 19 - 25, 2000Police Chief Albert Jones announced his retirement resignation to the Columbus City Council after being with the city police department for 34 years and chief for the past 15 years.

Flu cases likely to get worse before better

Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings “they’re here.

Flint Hills bus trip planned for April

After the extremely cold temperatures of this week and surely more to come before Old Man Winter bids farewell, you just might be interested in a fun two-day Spring trip to the Kansas Flint Hills. Mark your calendar for Tuesday April 22-Wednesday April 23, 2025.

He promises to be with us always

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchStudy Text: Isaiah 43:1-7Starting a new year often invites reflection on the past and questions about the future. And Christians are not exempt from feeling uneasy or unsure.

Road to salvation often difficult, narrow

Read Matthew 7:6When I was home sick in the sixth grade, my father brought me home several Robin comics. Those were the best gifts I ever received because they came from Dad. Today, I don’t know what happened to those comics. I read them over and over every day I was home sick.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago January 12 - 18, 2000The Cherokee USD247 Board of Education extended contracts to Doug Chadd as district maintenance supervisor and Kathy Spahn as the at-risk tutor at Weir Attendance Center. The board also voted to continue Larry Coltrane’s three-year contract as school superintendent.

God’s law must be followed with love

The Beginning of KnowledgeThere is an old fairy tale about a girl named Goldilocks. The story centers around her, as the young lass discovers that certain things are excessive in one direction or else they are the extreme opposite. It also shows that the best way is usually near the center.