Joy, hope, forgiveness are real

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church In the Greek, the angel says, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus [the] crucified.” The crucifixion is not a past event but one that continues forever. Jesus is and always will be our crucified Savior.

Small alterations can seem enormous

The Beginning of Knowledge Change is rarely easy. Even the simplest and smallest alteration in a person’s habits or attitude can seem mountainous. That is why, when faced with the need for change, it is far more comfortable to remain in one’s safe little rut.

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.

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.

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.

March Madness not just about basketball

Love to Read “March Madness” not only describes college basketball games, but also the two words are an accurate summary of life at this household during the month. We were so busy that it never occurred to me I hadn’t written this column. So here goes, just a little bit late.

Cataracts is the clouding of the eyes

Johnny Nash may have started his song with “I can see clearly now, the rain has gone,” but what about someone with cataracts. They cannot easily see “all the obstacles in their way”, and there are not “dark clouds that make you blind” like in the song, but cataracts do cause vision clouding.

CUHS gets new head football coach

25 Years Ago April 9 - 15, 1998 The Columbus USD 493 Board of Education voted to employ Ed Schuberger as CUHS head football coach.

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.

Attic cleaning produces great finds

A couple of weeks ago I suggested you could go on a treasure hunt in your home which was what I had done and am still doing. It has amazed me at some of the things I found tucked away in the confines of our attic. My mother was a meticulous house keeper and very organized.