Introducing the Galena High School Class of 2024

Macie Bamberry is the daughter of Devina Thomas.Macie’s favorite food is Chinese and her favorite entertainer is Kevin Hart.She likes country music and the TV show Spinning Out.Her dream car is the Jeep Wrangler. She would like to meet Scotty McCreery and travel to Florida.

Pie, cake contest at Cowtown Days

P.E.O. Chapter BT of Baxter Springs is sponsoring a pie and cake contest and auction at Cowtown Days May 4 on the library grounds. All area bakers are invited to enter the contest.There is a junior division for 10-18 year olds and an adult division.

Baxter PEO hears about Finland trip

.A special presentation on Finland was given to the P.E.O. Chapter BT of Baxter Springs at their April 15 meeting in Baxter Springs.Vicki O’Neal and her husband Larry traveled to see the Northern Lights. Vicki O’Neal shared their experiences from the trip accompanied by a display of photographs.

Baxter FUMC to hold spoon burger fundraiser

A special lunch and bake sale sponsored by the Baxter Springs First United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women, will be held May 3 from 11 a.m.2 p.m.A menu of spoon burgers, chips, cookie and drink will be offered for a suggested $8 donation.

Major named April Lion of the Month

April Lion of the Month Grace Major excels athletically as well as academically.A member of Student Council, she is also involved in Art Club, HOSA, Spanish Club, Junior Leadership and is a LEO Club member.

Mercy Auxiliary meets new doctor

An introduction and discussion with Dr. Chris D’Silva was held at the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting April 16, at the St Rose Parish Hall.The meeting was called to order by Janie Jarrett, President.

Advertising bookmarks unique, functional attention grabbers

Avid readers, do you find yourselves in a pickle when you lose your place in a book? All right, maybe that’s a little labored. Still, a brightly colored pickle-shaped bookmark can get your attention no matter what you say about it.

Great time to begin spring cleaning

The days are getting longer, and the signs of spring are everywhere. As flowers bloom and birds chirp, it is a great time of the year to do spring cleaning of all sorts. Here are some tips on how to tidy up your home, diet and mental health during this season.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon

Local couple makes missions trip

Constanza, Dominican Republic was the destination of The Living Waters Team from John February 18-24- 2024.A clean water system was installed at Cecaine Elementary School with 380 students.