Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. 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.

Gratitude for grandparents

A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying.

Holmes earns Eagle Scout honor

25 Years Ago November 20 – 26, 1997 An Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held at the Columbus United Methodist Church for David Holmes, son of Ron and Kay Holmes of Columbus.

Some may not be thankful, how can that be?

We are all aware that Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. However, although most are thankful for the many blessings they have, some may not be all that thankful. How can that be? It was difficult for the Pilgrims to stand fast and survive their first year here in the New World.

Nothing wrong with being a barista

Granddaughter Evangeline has been working a few times a week after school at a coffee shop, Java Forest, (Java Jungle was already being used by another shop in town). She was complaining about a customer who asked her, “What do you do here?” She told the customer that she was a barista.

New primary care doctor at Girard Medical Center

A new Primary Care Physician, Katrina Burke, MD, has joined the Girard Medical Center (GMC) Family.

Let hope guide you to everlasting love

The time has changed, there’s an extra hour of sleep and slight chill in the air at nights now. I woke up early and it was dark. Not wanting to wake my family, but having a burst of energy, I took my flashlight and began to pick up after my grandson whom I babysit each day while his mother works.

One who follows popular opinion

We have all heard about a little creature called a lemming. It is a small rodent that goes through a cycle of extreme population growth and subsequent sudden decline in numbers.

Nine Titans earn SEK ‘All Conference’ in football

25 Years Ago November 13 - 19, 1997 Joseph M. Parsons, son of Rev. Gary C. and Jean D. Parsons of Columbus, has joined the United States Army.

Kansas Legislature hotline

The Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.