Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

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.

Lucky woman gets hot new toy

25 Years Ago December 24 - 30, 1998 Susan Houser, of Columbus, was one of the lucky shoppers who was able to get her hands on a Furby, one of the hottest Christmas items for 1998.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.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 Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Can there be a love hack during Christmas?

Read John 3:16-17 This week is the love theme for Advent. Many people today want to know how we can find love during Christmas. The answer can be found in the Fourth Gospel. John shows us that it’s found in God’s love.

Titan wrestlers came close to winning

25 Years Ago December 17 -23, 1998 The Titan wrestlers came so close to winning the Miami tournament losing 228-214 to Tulsa East Central. At 103 pounds, sophomore Austin DeVoe, won all three of his matches taking a first-place finish.

The beginning of knowledge

The Beginning of Knowledge The question was directed toward a young man: “What are the two biggest problems facing mankind today?” With only a hint of hesitation, he replied, “I don’t know and I don’t care.” Exactly!

Another chance to boost you life

One more way to boost your chance of a longer, younger life In 1922, life expectancy in the U.S. was 54.4 years for white men and 45.4 years for Black men; for women, it was 56.6 years and 45.2 years, respectively.

Christmas music’s importance to the season

During this Season of Christmas along with shopping and preparing lots of “goodies” for family and friends to enjoy, we can’t overlook the importance of the Christmas music. Some songs are funny, some are religious and some are just good Christmas songs. You probably have a favorite.

What to do with Christmas trees after holiday

ORNAMENTALS What to Do With the Christmas Tree After Christmas After the holidays, many municipalities allow old Christmas trees to be placed curbside. Trees are then collected and ground up for mulch or burned.