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New signs have been installed at Columbus Mercy. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Auxiliary hears report on new sign

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

At the February 17 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary Angie Saporito, Hospital Administrator, gave an update on happenings around the hospital. She told the group new signage has been installed at the hospital, with more to be added and landscaping is being discussed.

“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NIV)

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The lasting power of prayer

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

We may have varied thoughts on what prayer means to us. We may have a routine for prayer, or in other instances, we may tend to pray as we feel it is necessitated. Importantly, we should always keep in mind that much prayer is of a strongly personal nature.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

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The foundation of trust

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Trust can sometimes be a difficult thing to navigate within our relationships. While we certainly acknowledge the different levels of trust that we assign on an individual basis, a deeper point for reflection is thinking about where this trust comes from.

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 (NIV)

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Love in daily living

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Christ declares the commandments of love (for God and one’s neighbor) as the greatest. As the month of February is filled with feelings of love and sentimentality, it serves as agood time for reflection upon what love truly means to us.

Central Elementary students recently created artwork in celebration of Kansas Day.

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How to attract backyard birds

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictIf you have wondered how to attract more birds to your yard and encourage them to stay awhile, a good way to do so is to provide feed for them.

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Garcia makes Fall 2025 BCC Dean’s List

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Barton Community College has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.Madelyn Garcia from Columbus has been named to the list.To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.

‘Things happen in threes’ proves true

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‘Things happen in threes’ proves true

Read Lorna Stover

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Love to ReadThey say that things happen in “threes,” That proved to be true the first of December when my computer screen flashed black right in the middle of my Amazon order.Next, our room-sized humidifier gave it up, followed by the microwave which refused to turn off and puffed out smoke.

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Auxiliary discusses table decorations

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Discussion about decorating a table for the annual Chamber Dinner was on tap for the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting Tuesday, January 20 at the St. Rose Parish Hall.The dinner is planned for Wednesday, January 28 at the State Theatre Event Center.

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WSU honor students announced

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Wichita State University has announced the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2025.Those named to the list from Columbus are Jana P. Allison, Lily J. Mooney, Chloe D. Rogers and Brandon E. Stice.From Baxter Springs students include Tyler W. Frazier and Jenna M. Lawson.

Route 66 Hardware was presented with the Small Business of the Year award at the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce dinner. Courtesy photo.

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Small Business of the Year award

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

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