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.

‘Auschwitz’ a special exhibit to see

I often think that many people living on our eastern and western sea coast and in nearby states of those far edges of our country really believe that people in the Mid-West and in particular Kansas and her neighbors to the south and north have no exposure to truly great works, whether it be...

How to stop unexpected hair loss

Q: Suddenly, my hair seems to be thinning -- I’m only 40. What could cause it to happen? A: There may be several reasons you’re experiencing hair loss. Stress can do it -- either from what is called telogen effluvium (we don’t make these names up.) or alopecia areata.

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.

Cigar factory opens in Baxter Springs

25 Years Ago November 14 - 20, 1996 James Troy Braswell, James Troy Braswell, a 1995 graduate of Riverton High School, joined the United States Army under the Delayed Enlistment Program at the U. S. Army Recruiting Station in Joplin.

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.

Hornets won’t stop for a white flag

Granddaughter Evangeline asked her WW II French veteran substitute science teacher what the difference was between a hornet and a wasp. She said, “He fumbled around for a minute or so.

What makes a healthy diet?

Obesity affects approximately 40 percent of American adults, and I’ve been one of them for nearly as long as I can remember. There are innumerable schemes that promise effortless, or nearly effortless, weight loss and many diets that claim to be the best approach.

Robbers dressed as KKK tie up, burn family

25 Years Ago November 14 - 20, 1996 Next year’s Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s president will be Richard Lloyd of Columbus State Bank. Joyce Pace of Ace Electric accepted a nomination as president-elect and Barbara Jones of Stanley Bank accepted a nomination as treasurer.

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.