Longhorns important to story of American West

This is a special year for our country and lots of opportunities to learn early history about the forming of our country as we know it today. Of course, there is much to learn about how our nation began, but there are other stories that followed those early years.

Poison hemlock dangerous if ingested

Many people around the state are asking about poison hemlock this spring.

North appointed postmaster of Scammon

25 Years Ago June 21-27, 2021An area woman was officially installed as postmaster of Scammon in a ceremony at the post office Thursday.

Christ called for unity of believers

The Beginning of KnowledgeIt does not take long to find a church building in this country. The landscape is covered with buildings that house various religious organizations. Many of these places of worship identify themselves as being “non-denominational.”

Scripture teaches that Jesus is Son of God

From the Pastor’s PenRead John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17; Philippians 2:6; and Hebrews 1:2-3In the early fourth century, a leader in the church arose and preached a false doctrine. His name was Arius.

Ultra-processed foods damage brain

Ultra-processed foods do damage, even if you’re eating healthyYou are committed to eating a plant-based Med-iterraneanstyle diet. You make sure good-for-you extra-virgin olive oil, fresh veggies and fruits, lean proteins, fatty fish and 100 percent whole grains are on your plate.

Local riders ‘Bike Across Kansas’

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago June 14 - 20, 2001Saturday morning, approximately 1,000 bicyclists passed through Columbus on the final leg of the annual “Biking Across Kansas” ride that began Saturday, June 9, along the Kansas-Colorado state line and ended June 16,...

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 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Technology on fast track for changes

I am sure many reading this column can remember how simple communication was in the middle of the last century. I grew up appreciating all the wonder of radio as I am sure many of you did.Radio was wonderful for our imagination.

Buffalograss becoming more popular

Establishing A Buffalograss LawnBuffalograss has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its reputation as a low maintenance turfgrass.