Reclaiming your best life after depression

Drew Barrymore an effervescent mom of two and popular talk-show host -- was a huge star by age seven and in rehab at age 13. Zac Efron faced much the same struggles, going to rehab for cocaine addiction twice before overcoming the habit.

Kansas Legislature hotline

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

Grimely pontificates on how old he is

Old Man Grimely was pontificating in the Come-On-Give-Us-One-More-Chance Diner on how old he was. Course, if you take everything he says with a grain of salt, you might suffer a stroke from high blood pressure. He said, “When I was a kid in school, we didn’t have book covers for our textbooks.

Dealing with people who have mental illness

One summer during my college years, I had a roommate who suffered from suicidal thoughts. She’d attempted suicide before we met, and been hospitalized, but continued to struggle.

Fifth, sixth mini Titans win over Picher

Children participating in this year’s Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest are: Brianna Anderson, daughter of Gary Nichols and Regina Carter; Chase Bennett, son of Esther Bennett and David Bennett; James Bidwell Jr., son of Melissa Bidwell; Caitlin Blevins, daughter of Terri Blevins; Chelsea Davis,...

History on the Kansas State Fair

Let’s go to the Kansas State Fair. When I was growing up I heard about the state fair but I thought it was in Topeka. That was where my parents went one time on a bus and they brought my sister and me a souvenir from the fair.

Guard your heart above all else

King Solomon said it best in Proverbs 4:23. “Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow all the issues of life.” Another translation puts it this way, “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” The source of life is the focus.

Latest on dementia related causes

Q: It seems like almost any health problem can lead to dementia. What’s the latest news? A: Today, researchers are looking at a broad range of dementia-related causes and smart ways to prevent it.

Titans crush visiting Iola team

25 Years Ago September 11-17, 1997 The Cherokee County Farm Service Agency honored program assistant Donna Winter with an award of merit for her work with county farmers, according to Rosemary Pillar, executive director.

Listen to gut when digestive systsem acts up

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” when they know something is wrong. What feelings come when there is something wrong with the digestive system itself and how do you differentiate between “butterflies” acting up and a serious gastrointestinal problem?