Troops show state means business

25 Years Ago December 19 - 25, 1996 Four starters in double figures and a solid rebounding advantage guided Columbus Life Christian to an erratic but impressive 72-41 MCAA conference victory over Charity Baptist of Rogers, Ark. at Joplin for the Bears’ tenth win without a loss.

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.

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More on Washington crossing the Delaware

Last week I shared you some of the events that led up to Christmas Day, 1776 and Washington’s crossing of the Delaware. A little more background on that time in history.

Help, my partner is sleep talking

Q: My partner has started talking in his sleep -- a lot. Is it a sign of anxiety or something physically wrong? It’s ruining my sleep, and it can’t be good for his. How can I help him stop? A: Sleep talking is both common and almost always harmless -- to the person doing the talking.

Girls, boys at industrial school will get Christmas

25 Years Ago December 19 - 25, 1996 Enjoying a meal at the Country Caboose in Joplin were members of the Cherokee County Family and Community Education Council.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Candy from Santa creates sugar-craze

The Christmas Parade come through town Saturday, the way Chicago celerbrated in 2005 when Ozzie Guillen took the White Sox to the World Series, winning 4-0. That sounds like I’m familiar with sports, but I really don’t follow football that much.

Food intolerance or allergy…Which is it?

Food intolerance and food allergy are common these days. When I was a kid, no one asked about nut allergies or gluten sensitivities when inviting you to a birthday party. You could bring homemade snacks to school. Peanuts were served to everyone on airplanes.

Peace officers may be out of jobs

25 Years Ago December 19 - 25, 1996 Danny J. Oplotmik, of Baxter Springs and a Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance agent, was among sales representatives who earned a spot on a five-day, expense paid trip for two to the island of Maui, Hawaii.