Phone scam alert from Sheriff

Message from the Sheriff A phone scam circulating throughout the area has Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves alerting residents and reminding them to be cautious if they answer the phone from someone they don’t know.

Consequences not the same as punishment

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Christians are to be a reflection of Christ Crucified. We suffer plenty for our sin and sometimes because of the sin of others. But Jesus is the Real suffering one. So, You are not blamed or punished for your sins. Jesus is.

Current news reveals another tragedy coming

The Beginning of Knowledge Don’t look now but another tragedy of epic proportions is headed this way. Whether it is a natural event such as wildfires or a man-made social disturbance, turmoil never takes a day off.

Kansas 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.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago July 16 - 22, 1998 Marlane Thompson was elected president of the Cherokee USD247 Board of Education and Denise Bodensteiner was chosen as vice president.

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 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

World view, a way to explain various beliefs

From the Pastor’s Pen If you have been around long enough, well, then you might have heard the term “world view” thrown around. In a nutshell, a definition of a world view would be something like this, a way of explaining various beliefs and views of how things should be.

Getting the most our of your healthcare

As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and alleviate some angst associated with seeking medical care.

Kansas 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.

Ribbon cutting for new business

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago July 16 - 22, 1998 A ribbon cutting was held at Mobile Advantage, 315 north East Avenue, to welcome the firm to the Columbus business community. The firm’s operators are Jim Kesler and Mary Fletcher.