Community Foundation elects new board

25 Years Ago July 5 - 11, 2001At the annual meeting of the Columbus Community Foundation, it was reported that $22,100 was paid out to the Columbus community in the last year. Of that amount, $4,500 went to college scholarships to deserving high school seniors.

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 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request. Call the library at 620-4292086 to schedule computer appointments.

Managing stress about finding balance

Stress surrounds us every day. We experience it in our personal lives, at work, in our relationships, and through the constant stream of information from the news and social media.

Still time to act to control bagworms

Video of the WeekWhile bagworm caterpillars are getting larger and causing more plant damage, there’s still time to take action to control bagworms this summer. Controlling bagworms when they are small is key to successful bagworm management, but other things can help increase your success.

Community Foundation elects new board

If you are going to study immigration and migration you will find the Orphan Train movement one of the largest, yet least-understood, migrations in human history. The origins of the Orphan Train Movement began as part of the larger Child Welfare Movement of the mid-19th century.

Architect hired to build new city pool

25 Years Ago June 28 - July 3, 2001With the hiring of an architect, the Columbus City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative schedule for the construction of a new municipal swimming pool. A decision on what to do with the current bath house was postponed.

Breathing deeply helps relieve stress

Super-fast stress reliefYou know that stress is the No. 1 cause of premature aging, and you want it to go away. But you can’t seem to find the time to do whatever it is that would make you feel calmer and more relaxed. Tai chi? Mindful meditation? Running? Hanging out with friends?

Jesus sits on throne to rule over all

From the Pastor’s PenThere’s an emo, poppunk band from the mid-2000s called Brand New that I like to listen to every now and then. They have a song called “Jesus Christ.” It’s an in-depth look at death and the afterlife. In it, the singer asks: “What did you do those three days you were dead?

Scripture considered true Word of God

The Beginning of KnowledgeImagine his delight. An archaeologist working in Israel in the late 1940’s was given the task of opening and inspecting some clay pots that a shepherd boy had discovered.

Public health requires community investment

There is a common saying in public health: “Everything is public health.” That is because public health touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It is the clean water we drink, the air we breathe, the safety of the food we eat and the environments where we live, work, learn and play.