Hi Neighbor

Last week I attended a state conference and during that time I became acquainted with a woman who told me of a recent Medicare scam that she had fallen victim to through no fault of her own. She said that one day a large package arrived at her door.

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.

Big biceps can interfere with blood pressure reading

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s flexed bicep was said to be 22 inches in circumference; Mike Tyson’s -- 18.5 inches; and Venus Williams’s, 15 inches. That’s a lot of muscle. But chances are your arms are that big, too.

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.

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.

Baxter Springs man semi-finalist in poetry contest

25 Years Ago April 23 - 29, 1998 Crossland Construction of Columbus won the bid process for the nearly 10,000 square foot new gymnasium at Baxter High School with a $550,885 bid.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Heartlands Railroad museum special treasure

Sometimes, special treasures are right under our noses so to speak. One of those is the Heart of the Heartlands Railroad Museum and Carona Depot at Carona. Husband Jim and I attended a Saturday luncheon there this past weekend and had an extra treat.

Protecting your skin against pests

Spring is finally here in the Northern Plains and summer feels just around the corner. As all we Northerners know, as soon as the temperatures hit even a mild degree on the thermometer most of us shed the jackets and long pants, and our skin is front-andcenter.

DePratt driving in ElectoRally

25 Years Ago April 23 - 29, 1998 Tony DePratt will be driving the Columbus Unified High School entry at Great Bend, in the second ElectoRally featuring electric-powered cars from high schools across Kansas.