Legislature hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.

Howat, Dorchy released from jail

25 Years Ago February 6 -12, 1997 Columbus High School boys made their winning streak six straight with an exciting 58-57 come from behind win over Labette County at Altamont. The Titans had trailed by seven points with just a minute left to play.

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.

God’s presence is earth shaking

There are a lot of powerful forces continually at work on the planet Earth. One of them, earthquakes, strikes terror into the hearts of those who experience them. This writer, having lived in Southern California for a few years, knows firsthand the intense moments of a seismic shift.

Less than one-quarter of adults exercise

Exercise, walking, swimming, playing any sport, doing resistance exercises, yoga, qi gong, tai chi, the choices go on and on. Yet people choose not to do any. Less than a quarter of U.S. adults meet the minimum recommended guidelines for aerobic and strength-building exercise.

Legislature hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.

New bridge to be built on cemetery road

25 Years Ago Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, 1997 The Maude Norton Hospital will honor the employees of the dietary department which include Kelee Hollis, Lillian Dunn and Charlene Ortner. The Cherokee County Commissioners hired Gene Langerot, of Scammon, as county lot foreman.

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.

‘Gaslighting’ term resurrected by media

Gaslighting, have you heard this word recently? When you think of gaslighting if you are one of the much older generation you might remember your grandparents having gaslights in their home, often with a shiny reflector behind the light source to light the room.

Do you have a gut instinct for good health?

Gut feelings. Gut wrenching. And then of course there’s beer gut. It’s no mistake that your gut is central to a lot of phrases that describe a wide range of activities. In many ways, your 15 feet of intestines are central to everything about you.